2021 Top Advisors
Meet some of LIA's Top Advisors for 2021
We are proud to recognize our Top Advisors for 2021 and applaud them for the wonderful work they are doing within their communities. At Local Insurance Advisors, our representatives take their responsibilities to their members seriously, recognizing the importance of educating and guiding the people they serve and assisting them in making the right health insurance coverage decisions. To them, it’s not a job; it’s their passion.
Harry Cramer
LIA - Central Oklahoma
My name is Harry Cramer and I’m an independent insurance agent with Local Insurance Advisors. I’ve been married for 36 years and have 2 grown boys. I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management. After working 11 years in the restaurant industry, I realized my calling was helping people.
I have been a licensed insurance agent in Oklahoma for 22 years representing life and health insurance plans. I am contracted with GlobalHealth, Humana, Aetna, United Healthcare, Wellcare, Community Care and Silverscript. I reside in Edmond, Oklahoma and travel throughout the state. I focus on helping Medicare beneficiaries choose the plan that best fits their needs medically and financially. I consider myself an insurance consultant and would like to assist you in making the best decision for your Medicare needs.
Kathy Vest
LIA - Tulsa County, Oklahoma
I have worked in the healthcare industry for the last 30 years. I received my Medical Assistants certificate in 1990 and worked in different areas of doctors’ offices, from surgery, pediatrics to OB Gynecology. I decided to go to work at Blue Cross to get a better understanding of the actual insurance aspect of the industry. Two years ago I found myself looking to make a change in my career and was offered the opportunity to develop a Health Insurance agency in Owasso. I now am a specialist in a wide variety of health insurance products; Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Prescription Drug Plans, Hospital Indemnity, just to name a few. I can help people, regardless of their age, find the right health insurance coverage to meet their needs. I also teach a class on Turning 65 Medicare made clear. It’s a free class that answers all you wanted to know about Medicare Supplement, Advantage plans and how to avoid penalties.
I am local to Tulsa county with an office available for appointments but am also able to meet you in your home if it is inconvenient for you to come to me.
Nathan Shaddy
LIA - North Central Oklahoma
I was born and raised in Enid, Oklahoma. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.
By being a young entrepreneur, I learned the value of hard work and keeping my family close. Ever since I was young, I have had a passion for volunteering and helping my community. When I came across the opportunity of helping others with their Medicare options, I knew it would be the perfect career path for me.
Stephanie Miller
LIA - North Central Oklahoma
I have been raised in Enid, Oklahoma. I have been happily married for 22 years. My husband and I are very involved in volunteering within our community as well as being involved most recently with disaster relief due to hurricanes.
When choosing this career path, I didn’t realize how much I would enjoy it. Helping people understand their Medicare choices and helping them with their options has been incredibly satisfying to me.
Annie Stuemky
LIA - Central Oklahoma
Originally from western Oklahoma, I now reside in Cashion with my husband, Matt, and our 3 amazing kids. Our family loves traveling, watching movies together, and competing in anything and everything against each other. Matt and I have been serving in various areas of ministry since we were married in 2002. We now serve in the youth group at New Song Church in Edmond.
Before being a stay-at-home mom for 13 years, I loved being a hairdresser and have been involved with network marketing since 2014. Choosing the Medicare Planning Industry was an easy decision when returning back to the workforce again, as it allows me to still be available for my family. I’m a people-person, whether it is ministering, doing hair, or discussing health or financial options. I’m very proud of the help, advice, and relationships I have developed with my members!
Dustin Haffner
LIA - Northeastern Oklahoma
My name is Dustin Haffner, and I am your local “Medicare Guy” in Northeastern Oklahoma.
I am originally from a very small town in Western Oklahoma, “Lahoma, Oklahoma”. I have lived in several places, and even a couple of states but eventually we decided Northeastern Oklahoma was where we would “root.” My wife Kallie and I have been married for 10 years and we have a happy, funny and smart 10 year old son named Carter. We enjoy spending time with family, the lake and motocross racing.
I started my career with insurance in 2015. I have explored various roles in various fields on my career path, but working in insurance and helping those make informed decisions about their health insurance needs, has been most fulfilling.
Melburn Short
LIA - Northeastern Oklahoma
My name is Melburn Short, and I have been in the insurance field since 1984. I started out in the accident and disability field for three years then worked my way into health and life insurance. I ran the Prudential agency in Ada, Oklahoma for three years followed by the American General agency for three years, also in Ada.
When I found out how I could get certified in the Medicare field and help my Medicare beneficiaries and not have to ask them for any premiums to help them with their medical and prescription needs, I was all in. My mother was 90 years old at this time and the burden of high insurance premiums to help with medical bills and prescriptions was eating up all of her Social Security check in addition to her having to live with my sister to make ends meet. I am proud to say I was able to help with that, and I am proud to help my fellow Medicare beneficiaries to do the same.
I live in Broken Arrow and travel a two-hour radius of Tulsa. Thank you for allowing me to help. To all of you and your families, have a Blessed future.
Andy Archer
LIA - Oklahoma City/Western Oklahoma
A resident of Edmond Oklahoma, I am a mother of 3 boys and have been married for 17 years. I was a marketing and advertising agent for a commercial real estate, property managing company before deciding to stay home to raise our children for 12 years.
It was an easy decision when deciding to go back to work and what I wanted to do. I picked the Medicare Planning Industry because when my mother turned 65 she needed some help navigating through the complications of Medicare and which plan was best for her. It was a real eye-opener on how confusing it could be for others and I immediately felt a calling. I enjoy working with the Senior Market, and really feel like I am helping people work through some of the most difficult and sometimes confusing transitions in their life.
Choosing the right fit for each individual whether it is a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage plan, Long Term Care, Final Expense or simply helping apply for extra help with medications is such a gratifying feeling and am very proud of the professional relationships I have developed with my members.
Andrew Anderson
LIA - Columbia/Central Missouri
My name is Andrew Anderson, and I am 45. I live in a small town in a rural community, Smithton, Missouri – population 568. I’m happily going on 22 years of marriage with my wife, Tiffany. We have three kids ages 18, 21, and 24.
I have been in the insurance industry since 2011. I started out selling life insurance, and then in 2013, moved my focus to the health side of the industry — falling in love with helping people transition and maneuver into and around Medicare. I believe in the golden rule of treating people the same way I would like to be treated…with respect, compassion, and kindness.
Avery Gabel
LIA - Kansas
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Stephenie Woody
LIA - Oklahoma City/Western Oklahoma
I have been associated with outside sales for the last 5 years. My journey started when I decided to join the workforce again when all of my children were old enough for school. I have been working in the Medicare advantage/ supplement plans since 2017. My passion is to help people make wise & informed decisions when it comes to their financial well being.
I have been married to my husband, Lee, for almost 20 years. We have 4 beautiful children – Jacob (senior), Bella (sophomore), Laynee (8th), and Drake (7th). I am a co-ambassador of the Professional Moms of Edmond. We attend Cashion First Baptist Church. I am also very involved with Cashion schools though the Cashion Education Foundation. Outside of working, I enjoy watching my children play sports, watch movies, read, and travel.