President
Drew Messina
Andrew G. Messina is a financial professional with 14 yrs. experience in the industry. Andrew “Drew” made the decision to become a financial professional to offer his clients the very best products available by utilizing various companies and investments, each of whom are the best available companies in their respective field. The focus of his business is to safely protect his client’s assets from market declines by securing them with insurance companies. Removing risk from his clients’ investment portfolios and their estate is his foremost goal. His simple philosophy of, “safety and security first, reasonable and realistic rate of return and simple to understand” is a strategy that has served his clients well in the volatile years of the stock market’s ups and downs.
Mr. Messina specializes in working with retirees and individuals nearing retirement. This includes protecting their assets from bad investments, bad advice, stock market declines, and taxes, as well as providing nursing home LTC care supplementation. His goal is to improve and preserve both his client’s lifestyle and their wealth. He utilizes the latest investment and estate planning techniques to design and implement personalized plans that will provide rising income, reduce financial risk, eliminate fees, lower taxes, avoid probate, and protect his client’s assets.
Client Relations Specialist
Melissa Degolier
Melissa Degolier was born and raised in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from Minnesota State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management. She moved to the gorgeous Emerald Coast in 2006 with her family. Prior to joining the AGM Secure Money team, Melissa specialized in Property and Casualty Insurance and holds an FL 220 License.
Melissa is passionate about assisting clients in growing their wealth and meeting their retirement goals. In her role as a Client Relations Specialist, she assists clients with new and ongoing financial needs. She acts as a liaison facilitating financial transactions, and assists clients however needed to ensure a superior customer service experience. In her off time, she enjoys the beach and kayaking in one of the many nearby springs, or traveling with her family.
EVENT AND MARKETING COORDINATOR
Allison Mignard
Allison was a military child who grew up moving all around the country. Most of her upbringing was here on the Emerald Coast, which she has always referred to as her home. Growing up in in a military family had instilled in her a strong sense of discipline, adaptability, and dedication to serving others.
Prior to joining AGM, Allison enhanced and developed her event and marketing skills as a pageant director in Oklahoma. When moving back to the Emerald Coast, Allison, became a General Manager, where she gained valuable experience in customer service, strong management skills, and high goal-setting. Her experience in customer service allowed her to develop a keen sense of overcoming objections.
Allison understands the importance of clear communication and attention to detail. Allison enjoys taking the time to understand each clients unique needs and works closely with them to exceed all expectations.
In her free time Allison enjoys being “that mom” to her four wonderful children. She enjoys going to all sporting and academic events. She also instills a foundation with her children on giving back to the local community whenever possible. The entire family dedicates a lot of their time being involved in volunteer work or by working closely with local non profits.
Event Coordinator
Becky McDonald
Becky McDonald was born and raised in Ruston, Louisiana. In 1998, Becky began her career in public service with the Louisiana Office of Family Support and then as an Office Manager/ Bookkeeper for Louisiana Tech University. Becky also was a Louisiana business owner and held a Louisiana L&H Insurance License from 2005 to 2010. In 2010, Becky’s career path changed with a decision to attend Louisiana Tech University in the pursuit of Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics which she has held since 2014.
In 2015 Becky made her dream move to the Emerald Coast of Florida where she has used her degree to help many people reach their personal health and weight loss goals.
In her role as Appointment Scheduler, Becky plans and executes all educational dinner seminars for AGM Secure Money. She is responsible for making sure guests have a great experience. Becky also manages appointment scheduling for new clients. She loves “scouting” exciting new venues for events and interacting with guests.
In her spare time, Becky enjoys spending time with her 2 daughters, beach days and listening to live music on the Destin Harbor.
