What
Does Broker
Resource Center
Do?
Broker
Resource Center was formed in 1991 with the realization that no one
financial institution can provide and service all of an individual's
financial needs, and that an independent agent or broker is best suited
as the intermediary. Broker Resource Center's role is to help agents
or brokers select the financial company that provides the best in value,
strength and service.
Who
Is Broker Resource Center?
The
key players in the BRC team represent over 100 years
of insurance experience. They are:
*John
DeVol, CLU - Managing General Agent
Frank
Conlan - Managing Partner - Life & Annuities
Carter
DeVol - General Manager
*Ed Auble, CLU, ChFC, FLMI -
Managing Partner
Sara Taylor, RHU - Manager, Individual
& Group Health
*Chris DeVol - Manager, Equities
Maryanne
McGrath - New Business Administrator
John DeVol, CLU
John is the principal founder of Broker Resource
Center. He has been in the financial service sector since graduating
from the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania in
1964 where he received his MBA. Prior to that he graduated from
Dickinson College and Lower Merion High School. He has been active in
NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors),
FSP (Society of Financial Service Professionals), his local civic
association NWPA, Kiwanis, and his church St Luke Lutheran of Devon.
His pleasure interests are in tennis at Martin’s Dam club, and his
summer home in Ocean City NJ. He resides in Wayne with his long time
spouse Carol.
Send
John e-mail.
Frank Conlan
Frank
was born and raised in Philadelphia. He graduated from North East Catholic
High and attended Temple University. After several years in management
with Acme, he entered the life insurance business with the Equitable Life
of New York. In his 12 years with the Equitable, he was promoted to
district manager. Frank formed his own company, Independent Insurance
Services, Inc., which later merged into the creation of Broker Resource
Center. His interests are in a variety of motor vehicles Nascar racing and
his 4 children and 13 grand children. He resides in Westtown and has a 2nd
home in the Slaughter beach Delaware with his wife of 29 years, Peggy.
Send Frank e-mail.
Carter DeVol
Born
and raised in Wayne, Pennsylvania Carter graduated from Radnor High. Going
south a bit he earned a degree in Finance from the University of Delaware
in 1992. Carter started his professional career as a commercial real
estate appraiser for Arthur Anderson and then joined the family firm in
1994 as its network manager. Currently he presides over the General
Management of Broker Resource Center. Carter holds a FINRA Series 6,7 and
66 Registration and is Pennsylvanian State (as well as DE) Life &
Health insurance licensed. Residing in King of Prussia his passions,
besides his wife Cindy, are golf & tennis and in the winter Paddle
where he will be seen in all the local tournaments.
Send Carter e-mail.
Edward C. Auble, CLU, ChFC, FLMI, MSFS, LUTCF, CASL
Ed was born in Easton, PA and raised primarily in Belvidere, NJ. He
graduated from Lafayette College in 1961 with as BS in Business
Administration.Upon graduation Ed applied and was selected for Naval
Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI. After commissioning, he was
stationed on the USS Yosemite (AD-19) in Newport, followed by a two-year
tour of duty in Naples, Italy. In 1965, he was accepted to Naval Flight
Training and, upon completion, received his “wings” in 1967. In 1968,
he flew carrier-based combat missions in Vietnam. He retired in the Naval
Reserves in 1981.Leaving active duty in 1970, he attended Thunderbird
Graduate School in Arizona where he received his Master of International
Management degree in 1972, graduating second in his class. Upon
graduation, he was hired by AIG to manage international operations. After
assignments in Jamaica, Greece, Aruba, Iran and Saudi Arabia (and travel
in 65+ other countries), he settled in the Philadelphia area in 1981.Ed
moved his insurance operation to Paoli in 1988 where he joined with John
DeVol to form Broker Resource Center, an insurance general agency, where
Ed is Managing Partner. He has earned numerous professional designations,
including his Master of Science in Financial Services from The American
College in Bryn Mawr.Ed has been involved in numerous community roles:
president of the DuPortail House (Chesterbrook); president of his state
professional association, the Pennsylvania Association of Insurance and
Financial Advisors; the alumni boards of Lafayette College and The
American College; taught International Business at Immaculata College;
current president of the Paoli Business & Professional Association. In
2004, he was awarded the Lafayette College Alumni Association Service
Award for long-term service to the college. He currently co-chairs the
recently established International Committee, and is chair of the Legacy
Committee and his class’s 50th reunion.Ed enjoys all sports and
keeping connected with his son and daughter.
Send Ed e-mail.
Sara Taylor,
RHU
Sara
is originally from Naples, Italy where she attended the University of
Naples. She furthered her studies at Salem College. She earned her
Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) designation in 1991. She began her
insurance career with Broker Resource Center in 1988. She is currently
Manager of the Health Division, specializing in Long Term Care. She is
recognized as an expert in developing Long Term Care plans for
individuals. Sara is a member of the Chester County Association of
Insurance and Financial Advisors.
Send Sara e-mail.
Chris DeVol
Chris
graduated from Radnor High School in 1985 and went on to Penn State University
where he graduated with a major in Real Estate. Chris has been active
with the Penn State Alumni Association and West Chester Kiwanis, where
he served as President. Chris joined his father after graduation to become
the third generation DeVol in the life insurance business. He holds equity
and insurance licenses for all lines. Chris and his wife Joyce and their
2 children live in Northern Chester County.
Send Chris e-mail.
Maryanne McGrath
Maryanne graduated Harriton High School majoring
in business. After Graduation went to work for Penn Mutual Life
Insurance Company as an intern in the Underwriting Department.
Over the past years she has been active in the Insurance business in
various aspects. Came to work for Broker Resource Center in 1997
Currently the New Business Administrator for Life Underwriting and
handling the Contracting and Licensing portion as well. Currently
residing in Malvern where she has lived for the past twelve years. She
enjoys travel and spending time with family and friends, which are most
important in her life.
Send
Maryanne e-mail.
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