Bany Castellanos
Senior Advisor & Consultant
Bany has dedicated his life to assist individuals seeking protection for their families, their business and themselves through effective insurance coverages. With access to a diverse network of insurance carriers, and his meticulous assessments he ensures personalized solutions with accurate coverage recommendations. His unwavering dedication and commitment guarantees the best financial alternatives and protection for his clients. With nearly 30 years of experience, his extensive knowledge and expertise make him a trusted advisor within the province of Alberta, fostering long-lasting relationships with his clients, built on professionalism, empathy and solid counsel. He goes above and beyond to ensure families are safeguarded. Trust Bany for comprehensive insurance council and peace of mind.
A Trusted Life Insurance Advisor
With a career spanning nearly three decades, Bany has been a pillar of the Alberta community, serving as a dedicated life insurance advisor. His journey began in 1991 when he became a licensed Life Insurance agent with the largest fraternal organization in Canada, which is now known as Foresters Financial. His commitment to excellence was evident early on when he earned the prestigious President's Club Award from the Independent Order Of Foresters US/Canada within the first three years of his career.
His country of origin; Venezuela, and prior to his insurance career he served as a public relations regional liaison for Trans-world Radio, an intercontinental broadcasting corporation based in the Caribbean region of South America. During this time, he demonstrated his passion for public relations by pioneering new initiatives to serve customer, fostering community relations, and promoting best marketing practices.
Born with Spanish as his first language and a fair understanding of Portuguese, Bany's journey into the financial protection field began in Venezuela before he made the move to Canada in 1988. Then he enrolled in a transferring program from King's College Edmonton AB to further enroll into a Commerce Diploma program and expand in his knowledge base.
In 1996, Bany achieved a Fraternal Insurance Counselor designation from Foresters Financial University in La Joya, CA. He represented the former Maritimes Life Insurance Company then a peer company with the I O F now Foresters Financial and later with Canada Life Insurance. His dedication led him to join Wawanesa Life Insurance Company in 1997 which sponsors his license still for his current brokerage operations.
Over the last 29 years, Bany has contributed his expertise as a consultant for life insurance and living benefits through various insurance agencies in the northern Alberta region. His solid counsel, professionalism, and unwavering commitment have fostered lasting relationships with his clients.
What sets Bany apart is his association with a range of insurance carriers, which allows him to offer diverse and personalized solutions to his clients. He is a meticulous and organized individual, known for accurately assessing the financial needs for life insurance and related living benefits.
In sum, Bany's almost 30 years journey as a life insurance advisor is a testament to his unwavering dedication, vast knowledge, and commitment to providing the best financial protection solutions to his valued clientele. He is a true asset to the Alberta community and the insurance industry at large.
