RELEASE ON RECEIPT - December 18, 2006

Agents Keep Flocking to LTC Financial Partners, the Fast-Growing Long Term Care Insurance Brokerage; 239 Have Joined So Far

"The Best People Are Coming Together In One Organization," Explains Partner Barbara Hanson of Felton

Felton, CA, December 18 – As 77 million soon-to-retire baby boomers promise to explode the long term care industry, one company is exploding already: LTC Financial Partners LLC, the nation's most experienced long term care insurance brokerage. The firm has grown from 85 agents two years ago to 239 today, an impressive 281% increase.

What's the big draw? "We think it's two things," says Barbara Hanson, Partner of the national organization. "First, the best agents want to rub shoulders with others who are also best in class. Working with top colleagues can help them perform at their peak."

Hanson is recognized as one of the nation's leading specialists on long term care insurance and its impact on one's financial security, estate protection, and lifestyle.

The second reason for the influx of agents is monetary. "We provide ownership and a second income stream," Hanson explains. "We're the only large national brokerage where agents own shares in the business and get a piece of the action. This is over and above their regular income from premiums and renewals." Hanson says that ownership carries more than the allure of money. "There's a special status that goes with it. It's like being in a law firm as a full partner; you're a respected member of a professional fraternity."

Details of the ownership plan are available from Hanson at 831-335-4949.

Other factors also help to explain the rapid influx of top agents. One is the organization's alliances with other professional organizations including banks, financial advisory firms, in-home care providers, and associations such as the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. Another factor is central support for marketing, public relations, and lead generation "so agents don't have to make so many cold calls," says Hanson.

Barbara Hanson has specialized in long term care insurance since 1995 and earned the respected status of Master Agent Emeritus from one of the largest long term care insurance carriers in the industry. Today, as an independent agent representing all major carriers, she is ideally positioned to help individuals, families, and businesses design customized long term care strategies to fit their budget. She has served her community as an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and is a major supporter of her local Alzheimer’s Association. Having had extensive personal experience with long term care in her previous career as an activity director in long term care facilities as well as in her own family, Hanson understands the challenges people face when a friend or family member needs help to stay home safely.

She has helped over 1,000 families plan for the potentially devastating financial risk associated with long term health care problems. Barbara shares her expertise through public seminars, guest media appearances, corporate education, and individual consultations.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Barbara Hanson of LTC Financial Partners, Felton, CA - 831-335-4949 - www.eranova.com/LTCFP-BarbaraHanson
Jonas Roeser, Marketing Director, LTC Financial Partners - 425-284-4863
Dick Samson of EraNova Institute for LTC Financial Partners - 973-335-3699 – media@eranova.com

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