Independent brokerage · Gilmer, Texas

East Texas Benefits — Local Knowledge You Can Trust

About East Texas Benefits

Local knowledge you can trust.

East Texas Benefits is a full-service, independent brokerage firm based in Gilmer, TX. Because we are not tied to any one provider, our advisors can shop your options across carriers and give you an impartial, unbiased recommendation. We take the time to educate and guide you, so you understand what you are buying and why before you ever sign anything.

The East Texas Benefits team standing together outside the Gilmer office

The East Texas Benefits team

How we work

Impartial. Unbiased. Local.

01

Independent by design

We are not tied to any one provider, so our recommendations serve you, not a quota.

02

We shop your rates

Every product is compared across carriers, including against the policies you already have.

03

Education first

Our advisors answer your questions and explain your options until you are confident in the decision.

The team

Folks you'll actually talk to

Call the office and you will get a real local person, not a call center script.

District Leadership
Erin Edney

Erin Edney

District Agency Manager

erin@easttexasbenefits.com
Steven Hughes

Steven Hughes

District Property & Casualty Manager

steven@easttexasbenefits.com
Agency Development
Robin Smith-Crawford

Robin Smith-Crawford

Agency Development Manager

robin@easttexasbenefits.com
Jace Eubanks

Jace Eubanks

Agency Development Manager

jace@easttexasbenefits.com
Maria Shaw

Maria Shaw

Agency Development Manager

maria@easttexasbenefits.com
Skylar Edney

Skylar Edney

Agency Development Manager

skylar@easttexasbenefits.com
Agency Coordination
Tabitha Stricklin

Tabitha Stricklin

Agency Coordinator

tabby@easttexasbenefits.com

In their words

What our clients say

Steven walked me through the entire process step by step and made sure I received the best policy I needed for myself and my family. I highly recommend his services!
Susan H. · Google Review
Colby was friendly and very knowledgeable. He made me feel extremely comfortable in making my life insurance selection and treated me with respect and dignity throughout the process. East Texas Benefits truly cares about their customers.
Craig F. · Google Review
I had the pleasure of working with Kelse and Justin today and I cannot say enough how helpful and courteous they both were. Truly amazing! Gave me total peace of mind.
Teri M. · Google Review
Kelse and the crew helped me with life insurance. It was so quick and painless. So knowledgeable! I plan on setting up for my retirement with ETB as well!!
Shelby M. · Google Review

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