Level Up Your AEP Sales In 2026
G.A.M.E. is back and better than ever! The GarityAdvantage Medicare Expo returns for its second year, loaded with powerful tools, strategies, and resources to help you dominate the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Let’s make this your best AEP yet!
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GAME NORTHEAST
AUG 12th | 8:00AM – 4PM EDT
Foxwoods Casino
350 Trolley Line Blvd,
Mashantucket, CT 06338
Aug 11th -Welcome Party For Overnight Guests
7:00pm in Foxwoods at Grace by Nia located in the Grand Pequot Tower
Sponsored by Point 32 Health, Tufts & Connecticare
GAME MID-ATLANTIC
SEPT 4th | 8:00AM – 4PM EDT
Williamsburg Lodge
310 S England St,
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Sep 3rd – Welcome Party For Overnight Guests
7:00pm in Williamsburg Inn across the street from Williamsburg Lodge
Sponsored by United Healthcare
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GAME Northeast (Foxwoods Casino) – HOTEL BLOCK SOLD OUT
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GAME Mid-Atlantic (Williamsburg Lodge) – HOTEL BLOCK SOLD OUT
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AGENDA
We are excited to welcome agents, carriers & vendors to Foxwoods Casino on August 12th, and Williamsburg Lodge on September 4th. View the full schedule below starting with a Welcome Reception for overnight guests.
**subject to change**
GAME Northeast – August 11th Schedule
Welcome Reception for GAME Overnight Guests
Location: Foxwoods at Grace by Nia located in the Grand Pequot Tower
Pre-GAME Party Sponsor: Point 32 Health: Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care & Care Partners of Connecticut
GAME Northeast – August 12th Schedule
GAME ON! Registration, Continental Breakfast and EXPO HALL
Conference Location: Fox Tower – Premier Ballroom
Breakfast Sponsor: Aetna
Badge Lanyards Sponsor: Anthem
Registration Desk Sponsor: Agent Methods
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Mike Garity, Chief Revenue Officer, GarityAdvantage
Main Stage AV Sponsor: Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Keynote Address: Navigating Market Changes for Success
Brian Garity, CEO, GarityAdvantage
Transforming Disruption into Opportunity and Taking Action
Victoria Bailey, SVP of Growth, GarityAdvantage
Refreshment Break in Expo Hall
Special Guest Speaker: Seven Figure Marketing Strategies
Chase Gruening, Founder & CEO, Gruening Health & Wealth
Special Guest Speaker: Making the Most of Every Appointment
Gaylan Hendricks, “Queen of the Bundle”, CEO of Senior Security Benefits
Lunch & Expo Hall
Wi-Fi Sponsor: Gather Health Primary Care
Lunch Sponsor: United Healthcare
Breakout Sessions (Expo Hall Open)
Room A: Understanding the New Medicare Landscape and Key Regulatory Changes
Rodney Rains, Regional Director, UnitedHealthcare
Room B: MedicareCENTER: Time Saving Technology Tips for a Seamless AEP
Christina Comerford, National Training Manager, GarityAdvantage
Room C: The Med Supp Solution: What to Do When MAPD Isn’t the Best Option
Ted Sims, Partner Sales Manager at Integrity Marketing Group
Breakout Sessions (Expo Hall Open)
Room A: You’re Losing Sales Before You Even Get a Chance
Aaron Kassover, Founder & CEO, AgentMethods
Room B: MedicareCENTER for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Get You Up and Running Fast
Christina Comerford, National Training Manager, GarityAdvantage
Room C: Supersize Your AEP Marketing Strategy
Host: Amy Donahue, Director of Marketing, Garity Advantage
Panel of Top Marketing Service Providers
Carrier Sizzles (Expo Hall Open)
Afternoon Refreshment Bar Sponsor: Wellcare
Room A – CT
Room B – MA/RI
Room C – ME/NH
GAME Over!
Game Changers: Meet the Speakers
Take an inside look at which Industry Leaders will be speaking at GAME in 2025.
"Queen of the Bundle" Gaylan Hendricks is a leader in the insurance industry, growing her company to over $100 million in sales. Known as the “Queen of the Bundle,” she’s recognized for her cross-selling strategies like “30-60-90” and “Spouse in the House,” and shares her expertise through training, podcasts, and social media. Licensed since 1987, she serves on advisory councils for major carriers and supports causes like the American Heart Association and Ronald McDonald House. Gaylan enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband Dan, their family, and their mini Aussiedoodle, Ruby Faith.
CEO & Founder of Gruening Health & Wealth Chase Gruening is the founder of Gruening Health and Wealth (GHW), where his passion for leadership and service fuels a mission to educate Americans on Medicare and retirement planning. With a background in fitness and sports from Millikin University—and early experience coaching college football—he transitioned into the insurance industry in 2016, driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact. Chase is committed to personal growth, team development, and helping others succeed. He lives near Nashville with his wife Emily, their daughters Remi and Hunter, and their dog Rip.
CEO of GarityAdvantage Brian Garity grew up in the insurance business, working for his father while studying economics and history at the University of Massachusetts. After expanding the family agency into health insurance and becoming president in the mid-90s, he purchased the company in 2000. In 2015, Brian shifted focus to the senior market, turning GarityAdvantage into a leading Medicare distributor. With the support of his wife Rachel, brother Mike, and business partner Tony Vegnani, the company has grown from a regional firm to a national presence. Brian splits his time between Boston and Cape Cod, enjoying skiing, beach days, and walks around the city with his family.
Senior VP of Growth at GarityAdvantage Victoria is a market leader with over 15 years of experience in the senior insurance industry. She's a powerhouse, having held senior sales management roles at two of the top Medicare carriers in the nation. She currently serves as the National VP of Sales for GarityAdvantage, a National NMO. But her expertise goes beyond leadership. As a former top producer herself, she truly understands the challenges and rewards that brokers and growing agencies face every day. Her ability to translate market knowledge and sales processes into actionable strategies positions her and the team at Garity perfectly to equip independent insurance agents and agencies with the tools they need to thrive in the senior market.
Chief Revenue Officer at GarityAdvantage Mike Garity is the Chief Revenue Officer at GarityAdvantage Insurance Marketing Agencies, a leading national distributor in the senior market. He brings deep industry insight from a family-rooted agency that pivoted into Medicare and Senior products in the early 2000's. Mike leverages decades of experience in sales, marketing, and agent leadership. As CRO, he oversees revenue growth strategies, agent training programs, and innovative marketing tools—all to empower independent brokers.
National Training Manager at GarityAdvantage Christina Comerford is the National Training Manager at GarityAdvantage Agencies, where she leads dynamic virtual and in-person training focused on MedicareCENTER and Integrity marketing technologies. With a strong background in broker support and development, Christina built the newly enhanced Medicare Selling University (MSU) program to guide and educate new agents entering the Medicare space. Her long-standing relationships with brokers and deep experience at GarityAdvantage have made her a trusted resource and educator in the industry.
Director of Marketing at GarityAdvantage Amy Donahue is an experienced marketing leader with over a decade of success at GarityAdvantage, where she oversees brand strategy, agent communications, and multi-channel campaign execution. Known for her collaborative approach and creative problem-solving, Amy drives high-impact marketing initiatives that support agent growth and engagement across the Medicare insurance space. Her background spans content development, email marketing, social media, event promotion, and CRM optimization, with a strong focus on measurable results and scalable solutions.
Founder & CEO of AgentMethods Aaron started his insurance journey in 1998. He spent a decade consulting for many of the nation's largest insurance carriers, focusing on websites and online marketing. In 2009, he started AgentMethods to help independent insurance agents compete in an increasingly digital world. Thousands of senior market agents have taken their business online with AgentMethods, the leading website and online marketing platform for insurance agents, agencies, and brokers.
Partner Sales Manager at Integrity Ted Sims is a seasoned insurance professional specializing in the senior market, currently part of the All-Star team at Integrity Marketing Group. With over 21 years of experience spanning insurance sales, marketing, recruiting, training, and a decade of field selling, Ted began his career in 2002 with AIMC (now Integrity). His extensive expertise has driven broker engagement and growth in Medicare and senior-focused insurance products. Ted excels at developing talent, leading recruiting efforts, and empowering agents through coaching and strategic marketing initiatives.
National Sales Director for Broker Distribution at UHC Rodney Rains brings over 14 years of Medicare sales experience to his role at UnitedHealthcare. A dedicated leader in the senior health insurance market, Rodney began his journey with UHC as an Agent Manager, supporting and growing local agent partnerships. For the past 7 years, Rodney has led national sales strategy and broker engagement with UHC's key accounts. In his current role, he has been instrumental in driving broker distribution growth through key partnerships, including a strong 7-year collaboration with Garity Advantage. Rodney is passionate about empowering agents with the tools, support, and training they need to succeed in today’s evolving Medicare landscape.
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