Ever wondered how life insurance can be a powerhouse in your financial toolkit? In Episode 28 of Women of Wealth, hosts Hawley Woods Gray and Allie Ramo dive into this intriguing topic with financial expert Brittany Russo. Brittany takes us on her journey from financial novice to seasoned pro, revealing the transformative power of life insurance in both personal and business realms. Discover the historical roots of life insurance and how its purpose has evolved from mere protection to a vehicle for financial growth. Brittany unpacks the living benefits of life insurance, especially for women, and shares eye-opening strategies like leveraging cash value for entrepreneurship or education. We also tackle common misconceptions and the pitfalls of relying on platforms like GoFundMe for emergencies. Brittany's insights into intergenerational financial planning and high-net-worth strategies are not to be missed. Tune in for a lightning round that showcases Brittany's personal financial wisdom. Brittany Russo's Bio: Brittany Russo is a Director of Sales & Distribution celebrating her 13th year as a member of the National Life Group family. Brittany started her career as an independent agent with New York Life, where her desire for helping clients secure their financial future began. As an enthusiastic public speaker, Brittany excels in motivating and educating advisors across the country to find their passion in helping others. She naturally brings awareness to the benefits of life insurance and annuities, teaching agents how to protect the lives and futures of their clients. Brittany first started her National Life Journey as a member of the Life and Annuity Sales desk in Montpelier and is currently a proud member of the Strategic Thinking Institute and previous leader of NLG’s Women’s Inclusion Network. A graduate of Norwich University, Brittany has a Master’s in Business Administration Project Management and a BS in Business Administration & Marketing. She is excited by the most recent accomplishment of her ChLF designation with The American College of Financial Services. Although born in Las Vegas, Brittany was raised in rural Vermont and now resides in Los Angeles with her husband Michael. Brittany enjoys spending time at Dodger games, exploring other countries, and visiting Vermont as often as possible. For more awesome episodes visit our podcast website at
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