--- title: Gradient Annuity Brokerage | TAP Team --- [Skip to content](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/gradient-annuity-brokerage-tap-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 TAP TEAM GRADIENT ANNUITY BROKERAGE **YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MARKETING AND CASE DESIGN** Phone: 800.407.4137 | Email: tap@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 MARKETING TECHNIQUES ![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 ![Troy McCrady](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Troy%20McCrady.png?width=285&height=367&name=GAB_Troy%20McCrady.png "Troy McCrady") Troy McCrady Senior Vice President of Marketing [tmccrady@gradientib.com](mailto:tmccrady@gradientib.com) 651.202.3592 Troy McCrady brings over 13 years of experience in the financial industry, specializing in annuities and comprehensive financial planning. His mission is to guide advisors through the intricacies of managing and growing their business to help achieve their goals. In addition to his financial expertise, Troy spent 25 years as a hockey coach, where he mentored young athletes and instilled the values of dedication and teamwork. With a unique combination of financial knowledge and a commitment to mentorship, Troy is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the advisors he partners with. Troy is married to his wife Lori, and they have three children. In his free time, he enjoys relaxing on his boat, attending concerts, and sending time with friends and family. A passionate sports fan, Troy loves cheering for his favorite football and hockey teams as well as playing golf. ![Sam Teisberg - headshot 2](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sam%20Teisberg%20-%20headshot%202.jpeg?width=294&height=367&name=Sam%20Teisberg%20-%20headshot%202.jpeg "Sam Teisberg - headshot 2") Sam Teisberg Vice President of Marketing [steisberg@gradientib.com](mailto:steisberg@gradientib.com) 651.202.3563 Sam Teisberg is a seasoned financial professional, holding life, accident, and health insurance licenses in Minnesota. With a background in Civil Engineering, Sam found his way into the finance world, focusing on annuities and safe money strategies. He loves working alongside top financial advisors across the country, offering support and advocating for their clients as if they were his own. Sam’s knack for understanding market trends and his commitment to personal, client-focused service has helped him build strong relationships and craft financial solutions that truly fit the needs of his advisors’ clients. Outside of his professional life, Sam is an Eagle Scout and an avid outdoorsman and loves spending time with his wife, Megan and their dog, Shug. A former hockey player and Red Bull Crashed Ice athlete, he now channels his energy into the great outdoors. Whether he’s touring on his road or mountain bike, alpine touring in the mountains, or paddling and fishing through the Boundary Waters of Northern Minnesota, Sam is always up for an adventure. His passion for the outdoors is matched only by his dedication to helping people secure their financial futures. ![Rachel Pavel](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Rachel%20Pavel.png?width=285&height=367&name=GAB_Rachel%20Pavel.png "Rachel Pavel") Rachel Pavel Business Development Coordinator [rpavel@gradientib.com](mailto:rpavel@gradientib.com) 952.428.7655 With over six years at Gradient, Rachel has deepened her administrative expertise and gained extensive insight into the financial industry. Outside of work, she cherishes quality time with friends and family, especially enjoying moments with her precious six-month-old niece. Rachel loves to travel, with Las Vegas being her favorite destination, and tries to visit a few times each year. She also enjoys watching sports, especially football, going to concerts, visiting the Minnesota State Fair, and spending as much time as possible outdoors on a patio during the summertime.  ## ANNUITY NEW BUSINESS — DELTA 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 ![Nathan Sommer](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Nathan%20Sommer.png?width=250&height=322&name=GAB_Nathan%20Sommer.png "Nathan Sommer") Nathan Sommer Senior Policy Services Specialist ![Hannah Jechorek](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Hannah%20Jechorek.png?width=250&height=322&name=GAB_Hannah%20Jechorek.png "Hannah Jechorek") Hannah Jechorek Policy Services Specialist ![Chelsea Plumley](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Chelsea%20Plumley.png?width=250&height=322&name=GAB_Chelsea%20Plumley.png "Chelsea Plumley") Chelsea Plumley Policy Services Specialist ![Ella Olson](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Ella%20Olson.png?width=250&height=322&name=GAB_Ella%20Olson.png "Ella Olson") Ella Olson Policy Services Specialist ## Contact the Delta Team at 800.407.4137 and deltateam@gradientib.com. ## CONTRACTING & LICENSING GRADIENT ANNUITY BROKERAGE ![Artboard 19GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2019GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2019GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 19GA Icon") ## AGENT APPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS ![Artboard 25GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2025GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2025GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 25GA Icon") ## PENDING AGENT APPOINTMENTS WITH CARRIERS ## 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. ## COMMISSIONS GRADIENT ANNUITY BROKERAGE ![Artboard 29GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2029GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2029GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 29GA Icon") ## ANNUITY COMMISSION PAYMENTS ![Artboard 19GA Icon](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA/Artboard%2019GA%20Icon.png?width=90&height=91&name=Artboard%2019GA%20Icon.png "Artboard 19GA Icon") ## ANNUITY FEE QUESTIONS ![Lisa Hankey](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Lisa%20Hankey.png?width=250&height=322&name=GAB_Lisa%20Hankey.png "Lisa Hankey") Lisa Hankey Senior Insurance Commissions Specialist ![Kyle House](https://marketing.gradientfinancialgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GAB%20GLB%20GIB/GAB/Pod%20Websites/GAB_Kyle%20House.png?width=250&height=322&name=GAB_Kyle%20House.png "Kyle House") Kyle House Insurance Commissions Specialist ## Contact the Commissions Team at 800.407.4137 and commissions@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.*