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About the Authors | Blew, Caldwell, Masiello

Oklahoma, and active community volunteer. Tony is especially interested in helping underprivileged
children and those who have had difficult childhoods. He calls his company “a dream factory” because he
wants to help entrepreneurs achieve their personal and professional dreams through his profession.

An active pilot, Tony loves to travel with his wife, Sharon. They have two sons, both of whom plan to
be entrepreneurs themselves.

Matt Masiello

Matt Masiello has 26 years of experience at SIAA and SAN Group
working with thousands of independent agencies, insurance companies,
and in property & casualty distribution.

Matt has become a subject matter expert in the field of insurance
and agency development and is a frequent contributor to many industry
publications, including Insurance Journal, Property Casualty 360,
National Underwriter Magazine, PIA Magazine, Independent Agent,
Best’s Review and The Standard. He is a frequent presenter at a variety
of insurance conventions, meetings and events. Matt is an outspoken
proponent of the independent insurance agency distribution channel
and a leader on the evolution of the insurance agent.

He has received the Travelers Agent of the Year, New Hampshire
Business Review: Business Excellence Award, and was Named to
Insurance Business America Hot 100 List.in 2017, which recognizes leaders for shaping the future of the
insurance industry. Matt is a licensed agent in multiple states for property, casualty, life, accident and
health - holding the Accredited Advisor of Insurance (AAI) designation. He has served on regional and
national advisory councils for numerous insurance companies and serves on the Board of Trustees of
Tilton School.

Matt resides on the seacoast of New Hampshire with his wife and three sons. When not working, you
can find him and his family boating, fishing, hiking, traveling or skiing.

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