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Melissa K. Dyches, LSA

Director of Operations & Policy Services Manager


Ms. Dyches started with The Forrest Group in June 2001, and serves as the Director of Operations and Policy Services Manager. She is a Licensed Service Assistant with the New York Life Insurance Company. Melissa works directly with Gib and assists him with the tracking and maintaining of all new and current client relationships. In addition to that, she reviews all incoming applications and assists the client, as well as the carriers, with the underwriting process, making it more efficient for everyone. She maintains direct contact with all clients after the underwriting process is completed, by tending to policy service needs and following up when needed. Outside of the office, Melissa is "mom" to her four dogs and enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking and volunteering for many causes close to her heart, specifically animal rescue and pediatric cancer.

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F Surles is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of CA (CA Insurance License #0F71305), CO, DC, GA, LA, MS, NY, PA, and TX. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

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F Surles is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 2121 Sage Rd Ste 355, Houston, TX, 77056, 713-572-0091. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the state of Texas. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific state referenced.

F Surles is also a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, offering advisory services in the state of Texas. As such, these services are strictly intended for individuals residing in the state referenced.

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