Steven B. Brandel

Steven B. Brandel is an accomplished insurance professional with extensive experience in the industry, currently serving as the Sr. VP and Managing Director of the Life Division at Heffernan Insurance Brokers since June 2014, where responsibilities include supporting clients with life, disability, and long-term care insurance needs and managing a team of 20 independent insurance professionals. Previously, Steven worked as a Financial Representative at Transamerica, focusing on retirement and education funding strategies, and held the role of Managing General Partner at Innova Producers Network, providing insurance solutions and back office support for independent producers. Steven is also the former owner of Brandel Financial Services, dedicated to addressing insurance needs for individuals and businesses. Early career experience includes a sales engineer role at Kyocera and a sales associate position at Grodins. Steven earned a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from San José State University.