Our Leadership Team

Posted 17 June 2025

Diane Chmielewski

Sales and business development have been a driving force throughout Diane’s career, beginning in her home state of Minnesota, where she successfully managed a newspaper for over two decades. Her entrepreneurial spirit and leadership continued to flourish when she relocated to Hawaii, taking on the role of Sales Manager at a solar energy company for […]

Posted 10 October 2022

Lee Thornton

Lee Thornton brings over 20 years of experience in Information Technology to his role as Chief Technology Officer at Financial Advisor Benefits. With deep expertise in technology strategy, implementation, and alignment, Lee is passionate about helping businesses harness technology to drive efficiency and growth. Before joining Financial Advisor Benefits, Lee served as a virtual Chief […]

Posted 24 November 2019

Tommy Thompson

With over 50 years of experience in the Insurance Industry, Tommy is our most experienced Team Member. He has also spent time as a successful owner of several chain restaurants in Georgia. In 2007, Tommy moved back to South Carolina to be close to his family. Serving as the Chief Financial Officer, one of the […]

Posted 12 December 2016

Kyle Kellar

Sales and Operations are nothing new for Kyle – he’s been active in that career field on the executive level since college. Prior to joining Financial Advisor Benefits in 2008 as the Director of Sales & Operations, Kyle worked in the building industry. Serving others and being part of a team that strives for excellence […]

Posted 8 December 2016

Dan Holt

Dan holds a Bachelor’s degree from Marshall University, where he majored in accounting and minored in finance. He has had a successful career working for various insurance carriers for over 20 years. He began as a Senior Sales Representative for Great West Life & Annuity, then worked for the Standard Insurance Company as a Senior […]