Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Transition Your Military Expertise into Financial Services:

A career in the military builds skills and experiences that naturally align with a successful transition into financial services. From discipline and strategic planning to leadership and teamwork, these qualities create a strong foundation for helping others while achieving personal and professional growth.

• Resilience and Discipline: The focus, determination, and resilience ingrained through military service are invaluable when building meaningful member relationships and achieving long-term career success.
• Strategic Decision-Making: The ability to assess situations, plan effectively, and make sound decisions under pressure mirrors the skills required to guide members through critical financial planning.
• Leadership and Trust: Military professionals often earn trust and build strong bonds within their teams, a quality that translates seamlessly to creating credibility and rapport with members.
• Fulfilling Career Potential: Transitioning into financial services allows military professionals to leverage their skills in a rewarding career that combines personal growth, leadership opportunities, and financial achievement.

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About the Role: As an Insurance Agent, your role centers on building strong client relationships and understanding their protection goals. You’ll provide personalized advice and craft customized strategies to help members protect what matters most. Additionally, there is a clear growth path from Insurance Agent to Financial Advisor, allowing you to expand your expertise and offer even more comprehensive financial guidance as you advance in your career.

Why Agents Excel: Our streamlined onboarding process prepares most new agents to start within 30 days. A mentorship program ensures early success, with 25-35 appointments alongside experienced mentors. Agents benefit from paid licensing, professional designations, and a mission-driven career serving fellow Catholics. 

Key Qualifications: While a 2 or 4 year degree is preferred, it’s not required. Candidates must be ready to quickly obtain (or reinstate) state insurance licenses and FINRA certifications. To align with the Knights of Columbus charter and IRS nonprofit requirements, agents must meet specific membership criteria, which are limited to Catholic men as defined by the organization.*

Benefits and Incentives:

• Path to exceed $100,000 in first year earnings, with starting draw.
• Up to $12,000 in training grant.
• Significant variable perks including commissions, bonuses and incentive trips, offering unlimited earning potential based on performance.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and disability insurance.
• Retirement including Pension and 401(k).

What Sets Top Agents Apart:  Faith-driven and active in their parish, successful agents follow structured processes, embrace learning, and rise to challenges. They are self-motivated, disciplined, energetic, and possess a strong work ethic. Candidates who are open to growth and new career opportunities thrive in this role.

Meet Our Local Leaders:

Kevin Pierce - General Agent:

• How long with KoC? 18 Years.
• Prior Experience? Started at 26 years old, working for a commercial insurance company. Converted to Catholicism on Easter of 2006 and began with the Knights of Columbus in December of 2006.
• Passionate About? Passionate about his wife and family first and foremost. Kevin has been married to his wife for 21 years and has four children. He enjoys playing golf, shooting, and traveling.
• Vision for Growth: Passionately dedicated to transforming the lives of agents and advisors by fostering professional growth while expanding the agency’s impact, ensuring more Catholic families across Kansas achieve financial security and peace of mind.

Trey Welker - Assistant General Agent:

• How long with KoC? 15 Years.
• Prior Experience? Worked in financial services at MetLife. Has been in the insurance and investments business since 2006.
• Passionate About? Enjoys golf, pickleball, weightlifting, reading, and studying the Catholic faith. Trey values spending time with family and traveling.

John Schibi - Assistant General Agent:

• How long with KoC? 9 Years.
• Prior Experience? Director of Operations for a communications company. Experience in B2B sales and customer sales. Managed and oversaw three retail locations while expanding the fiber optic network and business system sales across a four-state area.
• Passionate About? Actively involved in local Catholic parish groups and events. Enjoys family vacations, exercising, and playing sports.

Clay Snider - Field Agent:

• How long with KoC? 2 years, 3 months (since January 1st, 2023)
• Prior Experience? Before joining the Knights of Columbus, this agent worked for a funeral home for 6 years and a county appraiser’s office for 4 1⁄2 years. Additionally, they ran a lawncare business started at 12 years old with the help of their parents.
• Passionate About? Passionate about faith, which has been a guiding force through life’s challenges, including nearly 70 brain surgeries due to hydrocephalus. They value spending time with family and friends, who have supported them through tough times and celebrated their victories. Enjoys sports and competitive activities, a love fostered by a family sports background. Also loves the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing, which teach patience, persistence, and the importance of pushing through challenges.

About the Pierce Agency: Committed to continuing the vision of Blessed Michael J. McGivney, the Pierce Agency protects and defends the widows and orphans of Catholic families by providing financial solutions and peace of mind when they need it most. Guided by unwavering morals and ethics, we proudly support our community through charitable giving and active involvement with organizations such as the Center of Family Love, Willow Pregnancy Help Centers, A Better Choice – Pregnancy Centers Wichita, and the Midwest Catholic Family Conference.

* This qualification is in accordance with the Knights of Columbus' governing charter and bylaws, as a Catholic fraternal benefit society under IRS Section 501(c)(8).

Founded in 1882, the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing financial security and spiritual protection for Catholic families. The Pierce Agency serves members across the state, offering trusted financial guidance while embodying values of charity, unity, and fraternity. With a mission-driven approach, the Pierce Agency supports local charities, helps families protect their futures, and offers Catholic men a fulfilling career opportunity focused on service and community.

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Founded in 1882, the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing financial security and spiritual protection for Catholic families. The Pierce Agency serves members across the state, offering trusted financial guidance while embodying values of charity, unity, and fraternity. With a mission-driven approach, the Pierce Agency supports local charities, helps families protect their futures, and offers Catholic men a fulfilling career opportunity focused on service and community.

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