Cody Simmons
Senior Account Manager at Southwest Annuity Marketing
Cody is a Senior Account Manager at Southwest Annuity Marketing, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to that, he worked with the sales team as account manager for 4 years helping independent agents and advisors from all over the US selling fixed-index annuities. During his time with SAM he has produced over $350 million in premium and helped to build team SAM into a force to be reckoned with.
While building his career, he has shown a particular talent in recruiting and helping agents increase their own production. Cody’s mission is to build strong business relationships to assist financial professionals in increasing their opportunities with qualified prospects and pass on that knowledge to the next generation of marketers.
Cody is married with two daughters, all proud Texans. When he isn’t working, you will find him fishing, hunting or anything that gets him and his family outside.
Featured Articles
Annuities as a Retention Tool: Why Expanding Your Product Line Keeps Clients Close
If clients aren't sticking around after the sale, something isn't connecting....
Income Timing Strategies: Using Annuities to Delay Social Security
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Best Case Scenarios: Is a Life Settlement the Right Solution?
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Solving the Income Protection Gap Problem with Executive Disability Insurance
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IUL or FIAs: Which is the Best Option?
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The SEP Advantage: Boost Your Medicare Business Year-Round
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Build Your Succession Plan, Protect Your Legacy
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Life Insurance in Retirement Strategies: Balancing Benefits and Drawbacks
In retirement strategies, life insurance policies can serve as versatile...
Retirement Readiness Means Rethinking The Decumulation Phase
It's 2025, and we're in the thick of the Peak 65 wave. More than 11,200...
Aetna Exits ACA: What It Means for Agents
Have you heard the big news in the healthcare space? CVS Health has announced...

