Corporate Team

Barney Hellenbrand, CEO

27 plus years sales experience including 25 plus years insurance licensed and 22 years as a securities registered representative. Barney started at A.L. Williams as a full-time recruiter in 1981, attained the rank of VP, and became a member of the company's first two All American teams, having built an extensive sales organization. Joined Amerishare Investors in 1989 as Senior VP and within 9 months was promoted to National Sales Director, having recruited over 1,500 agents within his first 18 months. At Amerishare, Barney became the companies largest recruiter, producing the most new agents and becoming the highest paid recruiter for the company. Founding principal of HBW, graduate of UCLA, B.A. Political Science. Licenses include: Real Estate, Life, Securities Series 6, 63 and 26.

Raymond Berry, Honorary Chairman

37 year National Football League career including 13 years as a Hall of Fame Player, 18 years as an Assistant Coach and 6 years as a Head Coach. Raymond was part of the great Baltimore Colts teams of the late 50’s and 60’s and along with Quarterback Johnny Unitas formed one of the most potent passing tandems in NFL history. As Head Coach of the New England Patriots, Raymond guided them to their first ever Super Bowl appearance and was voted the 1985 NFL Coach of the Year. Founding principal of HBW, Graduate of SMU with degrees in Real Estate and Insurance. Licenses include Life and Health.

Dan Ward, COO

Originally life licensed in 1981, Dan has extensive management and organizational experience in the life insurance industry as well as the Cable TV industry. Armed with strong management and administrative skills, combined with a thorough understanding of the industry and multi-tiered sales, Dan has honed his effectiveness as a tight-ship executive. Founding Principal of HBW, he attended Moorpark College. Licenses include: Life, Health, Securities 6, 63 and 26.