--- title: Gradient Annuity Brokerage | GAB | FINFIT LIFE Team --- [Skip to content](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/gradient-annuity-brokerage-finfit-life-team#main-content) ![GAB\_Logo\_Black&Burgundy](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/GAB_Logo_Black%26Burgundy.png?width=300&height=59&name=GAB_Logo_Black%26Burgundy.png "GAB_Logo_Black&Burgundy") ## GRADIENT FINFIT LIFE TEAM GRADIENT ANNUITY BROKERAGE **YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MARKETING AND CASE DESIGN** Phone: 800.407.4137 | Fax: 888.632.7794 | E-mail: PEAK@gradientib.com --- ![Artboard 31GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2031GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2031GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 31GA Icon") ## PRODUCT QUESTIONS ![Artboard 17GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2017GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2017GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 17GA Icon") ## ILLUSTRATIONS & CASE DESIGN ![Artboard 30GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2030GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2030GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 30GA Icon") ## PROVEN MARKET TECHNIQUE ![Artboard 18GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2018GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2018GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 18GA Icon") ## COACHING ![Artboard 24GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2024GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2024GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 24GA Icon") ## SUPPLY REQUESTS ![Artboard 22GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2022GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2022GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 22GA Icon") ## MARKETING & BUSINESS PLANNING ![Artboard 26GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2026GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2026GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 26GA Icon") ## RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT ![Artboard 23GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2023GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2023GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 23GA Icon") ## SALES IDEAS ![Dustin Hawks](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Dustin%20Hawks.png?width=285&height=367&name=GAB_Dustin%20Hawks.png "Dustin Hawks") Dustin Hawks Senior Vice President of Marketing [dhawks@gradientib.com](mailto:dhawks@gradientib.com) 800.407.4137 Dustin serves as Senior Vice President of Marketing at Gradient Annuity Brokerage. With over 13 years of experience in the financial and annuity brokerage industry, he collaborates with top industry financial advisors, helping advisors grow and develop more client-centric and profitable business models. Dustin graduated from Kansas State University in 2001 with a B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management. In 2011, he was recruited to Gradient Annuity Brokerage. Beyond his professional commitments, Dustin is deeply rooted in his personal life and community. He is married to Carrie, and together they have two children: a son, Higgins and a daughter, Hadlee. Dustin is also a dedicated community member in Topeka, where he actively contributes to local initiatives. ![Chris McPheron](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Chris%20McPheron.png?width=285&height=367&name=GAB_Chris%20McPheron.png "Chris McPheron") Chris McPheron Vice President of Marketing [cmcpheron@gradientib.com](mailto:cmcpheron@gradientib.com) 800.407.4137 Chris McPheron brings over 13 years of dedicated experience to Gradient Annuity Brokerage, where he excels in assisting financial advisors with their case-planning recommendations. His comprehensive approach ensures that advisors are well-equipped with the necessary tools and insights to serve their clients effectively. Chris also provides invaluable marketing and coaching support to financial advisors nationwide, helping them elevate their practice and achieve greater success. He graduated from Washburn University with a Business Management Degree, with an emphasis on marketing. This further solidified his foundation in strategic planning and client engagement. Chris has been happily married to his wife Katie for 12 years. Together, they are proud parents to two wonderful daughters, 5-year-old Kamryn and 2-year-old Collins. ![Danielle Shandler](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Danielle%20Shandler.png?width=285&height=367&name=GAB_Danielle%20Shandler.png "Danielle Shandler") Danielle Shandler Business Development Coordinator [dshandler@gradientib.com](mailto:dshandler@gradientib.com) 800.407.4137 Dani Shandler brings 20 years of rich experience in the service industry, with a notable six years as a manager of a team at her last stop. Dani developed exceptional skills in quick decision-making, multitasking, and interpersonal communication that propels the Peak Team each and every day. Dani and her husband Mike have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of two very active daughters, Daisy and Aubrey, who are both involved in cheerleading. Outside of work, Dani enjoys the company of three beloved cats—Felix, Frank, and Margo—and finds great pleasure in crafting delicious meals and spending quality time with friends and family. ## For assistance with agent appointment applications, pending agent appointments with carriers and other contracting and licensing matters, please call 800.407.4137 or email contracting@gradientib.com. ## ANNUITY NEW BUSINESS — CHARLIE TEAM GRADIENT ANNUITY BROKERAGE ![Artboard 31GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2031GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2031GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 31GA Icon") ## APPLICATION QUESTIONS ![Artboard 17GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2017GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2017GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 17GA Icon") ## NEW BUSINESS FOLLOW-UPS ![Teryll Watson](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Teryll%20Watson.png?width=250&height=322&name=GAB_Teryll%20Watson.png "Teryll Watson") Teryll Watson New Business Specialist ![Amy Sholl](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amy%20Sholl.jpg?width=270&height=322&name=Amy%20Sholl.jpg "Amy Sholl") Amy Sholl Contracting Specialist ## Contact the Charlie Team at 800.407.4137 and charlieteam@gradientib.com. ![GAB-Logo-white](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB-Logo-white.png?width=300&height=69&name=GAB-Logo-white.png "GAB-Logo-white") 4105 Lexington Avenue N Arden Hills, MN 55126 3740 SW Burlingame Circle Topeka, KS 66609 888.309.7385 info@gradientab.com ## QUICK LINKS [Gradient Annuity Brokerage](https://gradientab.com/about) [Resources](https://gradientab.com/about#resources) [Carriers](https://gradientab.com/about#carriers) AFFILIATED COMPANIES [Gradient Financial Group](https://gradientfinancialgroup.com/) [Gradient Life Brokerage](http://gradientlb.com/) [Gradient Investments](https://gradientinvestments.com/) [Gradient Advisors](http://gradientadvisors.com/) [Gradient Securities](http://gradientsecurities.com/) *For financial services professionals use only. Gradient Annuity Brokerage is a member of the Gradient Financial Group, which offers and provides a wide array of resources and support to financial services professionals. Gradient Financial Group, LLC provides services to the Member firms comprising the Gradient Financial Group, but it does not directly or indirectly control the management, policies, or business operations of any of the Member firms, which are each separate, distinct, and independent entities.*