During her 15 years in the financial services industry, Belle has served a variety of roles, including Business Development and Advisory Integration where she focused on the sales growth of advisory annuities by helping advisors integrate these solutions into their advisory programs and financial planning tools. At MassMutual Ascend, Belle is tasked with growing and maintaining the company’s relationship with RIA partners, setting up and maintaining data feeds, and expanding the company’s footprint with software and technology companies. Belle is a Certified Fund Specialist (CFS), holds FINRA Series 7, 6 and 63 licenses and a Tennessee State Life Insurance license.

With eleven years of experience in the financial services industry, Nick has shown great success in advisory annuity sales. His knowledge of the products makes him an excellent resource for advisors looking for new ways to diversify their clients’ portfolios. Prior to joining MassMutual Ascend, Nick worked at both Jackson National and Lincoln as an external wholesaler in the Pacific Northwest. He holds Series 6, 7, 26, 63 and life and health licenses. Nick is a Colorado native and is proud alumni of Colorado State University. He lives in Highlands Ranch with his chocolate lab Tucker. In his off time, he enjoys sports, hiking, camping and spending time with family.

Dan has worked in the financial services industry since 2012. Prior to joining MassMutual Ascend, he served as a Regional Vice President at Alpha Solutions Management, a boutique IMO in Michigan. Before Alpha, Dan was both an internal and external wholesaler at Jackson National, covering FA/FIA/VA products. During his wholesaling career, Dan supported RRs and IARs across California, with a focus on Northern California, Los Angeles and Orange County. With a deep understanding of the annuity landscape, Dan helps advisors identify annuity opportunities in client portfolios. An avid sports enthusiast, Dan relocated back to his hometown of Denver from Newport Beach in December 2019. He holds his Series 6, 63, and life and health licenses.

Amy has been managing MassMutual Ascend’s broker/dealer and registered representative relationships since 2005. As the company expanded into the RIA market, she was instrumental in creating MassMutual Ascend's advisory annuity solutions. She manages the contracting and appointment process, collaborates with the field on product education and positioning and works to simplify reporting, billing and other technology needs. Amy holds a ChFC designation and Series 6, 63 and life and health licenses.

Taylor joined MassMutual Ascend in 2022 and supports both the RIA and broker-dealer relationships. She works alongside Key Account Managers Belle Bielawska and Amy Duffy, helping advisors and firms access the resources, solutions, and support needed to grow their businesses and better serve their clients. Taylor assists advisors with business development initiatives, new business submissions, case management, onboarding support, and operational questions. By serving as a key point of contact, she helps ensure a smooth and efficient experience while connecting advisors with the broader expertise and capabilities of MassMutual Ascend. Taylor holds a FINRA Series 6 registration and Life and Health insurance licenses.