Our Qualifications

Lead Consultant, Rick Vest, has been in the insurance and financial services industry since 1981. Rick formed Vest Benefit Solutions in 2004 to specialize in consulting with individuals, organizations, companies, schools, and medical facilities in the areas of finance and benefit management.

Academic Background:

Rick graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1981with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in risk and insurance.

Professional Certifications:

Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)

Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)

Professional Associations:

Society of Financial Service Professionals

National Association of Health Underwriters

Missouri Association of Health Underwriters

Past Board Member of St. Louis Association of Life Underwriters (currently named St. Louis Assoc. of Insurance and Financial Advisors)

Past Education Chair for the Missouri Association of Life Underwriters (now known as the Missouri Assoc. of Insurance and Financial Advisors)