News From AmeriLife
Get caught up on all the activities going on at AmeriLife, from thought leadership growth, new strategic alliances, and some exciting initiatives from The AmeriLife Gives Back Foundation
Brian Krantz and Plan Medicare Forge Exciting New Partnership
This January, AmeriLife announced a new strategic partnership between the leading affiliate marketing organization Senior Market Advisors and Brian Krantz, founder and president of Plan Medicare, to expand advisor-focused Medicare planning and education nationwide.
Todd Buchanan Announced as President of AmeriLife Wealth
AmeriLife’s Wealth Distribution organization appointed Todd Buchanan as its new president in January, with Chief Distribution Officer Mike Vietri transitioning to a new role as Executive Vice President, Distribution, and Senior Advisor to the Office of the CEO.
Todd joins AmeriLife from Transamerica, where he served on the Transamerica Management Board and as President of World Financial Group (WFG). Todd will bring his 30 years of experience in financial services to help accelerate AmeriLife’s holistic wealth strategy.
AmeriLife Perspectives Shared on Forbes Councils
Readers of the Forbes Councils heard from AmeriLife’s own Mike Vietri. In his article “Growth in All Seasons: Why Leadership Matters Most in Volatile Times,” he addressed how economic cycles bring both favorable conditions and challenging headwinds. Mike also expressed his view of learning as a competitive advantage in the Forbes Expert Panel, “20 Unconventional Leadership Lessons That Give Businesses An Edge.”
Pinnacle Financial Services COO Angela Palo penned an article for the Forbes Business Council titled “Helping Medicare Agents Communicate With Clarity About Changes In 2026,” where she suggested methods for agents to focus on keeping clients informed after Part B and Part D premium changes.
Amplifying Our Message on InsuranceNewsNet
InsuranceNewsNet recently published an insightful article from Brian Peterson, President of Accumulation and Retirement Income at AmeriLife. In the piece “Suitability Standards for Life and Annuities: Not as Uniform as They Appear,” Brian goes in depth to analyze the complex patchwork of suitability, best-interest, and fiduciary-adjacent standards that govern how life and annuity producers conduct business.
Carly Brooks, Senior Vice President and Head of Advanced Sales at Crump Life Insurance Services, also contributed to AmeriLife’s presence on InsuranceNewsNet with “How ILITs Are Reinventing Legacy Planning Post-OBBBA,” which analyzes the shift of Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts from tax tools to family governance instruments.
Growing Our Thought Leadership Presence
As part of our newest editorial partnerships, JC Moreno, AmeriLife’s National Sales Director of ACA, outlined the importance of professional guidance in navigating the post-subsidy marketplace in “ACA Still Standing Tall: What 2026 Enrollment Reveals About Trust and Professional Leadership” for the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).
AmeriLife Benefits Chief Distribution Officer Trevor Gartner was quoted in an article on TrueMed.com that weighs the pros and cons of PPO and HSA insurance options to help beneficiaries maximize their savings. William “Bill” DeCourcy, Chief Lead Generation Officer, was also quoted in a WebProNews article on crafting growth strategies in the era of AI.
The AmeriLife Gives Back Foundation Making an Impact
Kickoff Auction Raises $10K
AmeriLife launched its first-ever silent auction at Kickoff, raising over $10,000 for the AmeriLife Gives Back Foundation to support seniors in our communities. The event generated both funds and visibility for our charitable mission. Top auction items included a Yeti cooler and a boating accessories kit, a six-month wine club membership, Meta Ray-Ban glasses, and an exclusive AmeriLife-branded golf club bag.
Feeding Tampa Bay Partnership
Tampa Bay Area AmeriLife employees rolled up their sleeves at Feeding Tampa Bay’s senior market throughout February. Employees volunteered to stock shelves and freezers, guide seniors through the market, and bag groceries during dedicated senior shopping hours. The team’s spirit of service made a meaningful impact on the seniors they served. Keep an eye out for future volunteer opportunities to join your colleagues in giving back to our communities. Stories from the field coming soon on AmeriLife’s Intranet site.
The AmeriLife Gives Back Foundation continues to demonstrate our commitment to serving the communities where we live and work, embodying the spirit of giving back that defines our culture.
