Fall Summit

Matt Nichols is a Business Development Manager for ICHRA, for Ambetter Health Insurance. As such he trains and manages relationships with agents, brokers, agencies and ICHRA vendors across the country.

Matt has been in the insurance industry since 1997 when he started his first agency in Michigan at just twenty-one years old. During his career he built three different agencies before moving to South Carolina in 2014 and joining the corporate ranks. During these years he has served in many different roles including sales trainer, broker manager, sales director, senior sales analyst, and his current role working with ICHRA, he is never one to back down from a new challenge or endeavor.

He is passionate about helping agents grow their business and succeed while doing what is right for customers and putting their needs first. He is a strong advocate for ICHRA and enjoys teaching and explaining what it is and how it works to both agents and groups. His wide and varied background gives him a unique voice in the insurance industry.

Over the years he has attended school for Computer Technology, Computer Networking, and International Business.

He enjoys traveling, riding motorcycles, and a variety of sports. He is a passionate fan of both Detroit Tigers and Michigan Wolverines.

Peter S. Anderson is Senior Product Manager of 529 product management and subject matter expert for IRC Section 529 products at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. In this role, he is responsible for product management, development and oversight, as well as sales and marketing support for the Future Scholar 529 Advisor-sold, and Direct-sold plans. He joined Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2024 and has been working in the financial services community since 2006. Peter is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a licensed attorney in the state of Minnesota (inactive). Peter received his J.D. from Mitchell Hamline College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota and his B.A. in Business Management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. He holds the Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 53, and 66 licenses with FINRA.

Mike Mazzoni has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, working with clients and helping train financial professionals across the country. After personal experiences with cancer and dementia in his own family, he dedicated his career to helping individuals and families prepare for the financial impact of extended care.

As a representative with OneAmerica Financial, Mike educates financial advisors, insurance professionals, CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals on long-term care planning strategies. He consults on the design and implementation of asset-based long-term care solutions that help clients protect their assets while planning for the future.

Chris Snyder is a Regional Vice President with Eagle Life.

He has worked for over 25 years in the Carolinas in this VP wholesaling role helping his Financial Advisors bring strategies to plan clients’ successful retirement, and legacy, outcomes.

Chris lives in Mint Hill NC along with his wife Joanne. Chris has two grown children: Drew (in California) and Aly (in NYC). When not working Chris enjoys playing golf, travel, cruising, and his newest hobby: making furniture and art with live edge wood.