Felten and Associates Announces Major Corporate Expansion

Felten and Associates headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida expanding operations to Stuart, Florida and Vermont. Several employees were hired or promoted as a consequence. Additional significant new hires in the Vero Beach office in particular are pending.

(PRWEB) June 9, 2005 -- Felten & Associates announces a major corporate expansion to include offices in Stuart, Florida and Woodstock, Vermont; in addition to its corporate office in Vero Beach, Florida. Ken Felten, owner of Felten & Associates announced that the demand for the insurance and financial services offered through their Vero Beach location has increased to the point where branch offices in Stuart are now necessary. Expansion into Vermont was considered after so many of Felten & Associates clients voiced their desire for Felten & Associates insurance and financial planning services for their northern locations. Vermont is centrally located in an area that our clients migrate to every summer. We want to have offices located close to their winter homes on the Treasure Coast and a location close to their homes along the northeastern seaboard." stated Felten. Ken Felten announced that future branch openings in other northern states and Florida locations were currently being contemplated also.

Several employees were hired or promoted as a result of the expansion plans including:

Jean Staniewicz, Promoted to Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer. Cathy Sherry, Financial Representative -- Hired to establish the Stuart, Florida location at The Crexent Business Center at 850 NW Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994. Jeremy Odom, Financial Representative -- Hired to augment the financial services team in Vero Beach. Shellie Granzow, Account Manager -- Hired to assist the commercial lines and employee benefit divisions in Vero Beach. Additional significant new hires in the Vero Beach office in particular are pending.

Felten and Associates is a 52 year old company offering employee benefits, personal and commercial insurance solutions, and personal and commercial financial planning and investments. Felten and Associates may be reached by calling (772) 231-2828 or online at www.felten.us.

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