Our Team

Managing Partner

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Ryan Faulkner

Managing Partner

Ryan began his New York Life career in 2011 with the Alaska General Office. Within his first 18 months, he earned Rookie of the Year and New Organization Agent of the Year honors, qualified twice for Executive Council*, and achieved Million Dollar Round Table** recognition. 

Promoted to Partner in 2013, Ryan was named Alaska Partner of the Year for three consecutive years, earned two View from the Top awards, and was recognized as a two-time Top 50 Partner. 

In 2017, he relocated to the West Texas General Office, where he built a team of 15 agents, again qualified as a Top 50 Partner, and contributed to a record-setting year with nine Company trophies. 

Ryan was appointed Managing Partner of the North Dakota General Office in 2018. In 2021, the office earned the Executive Vice President’s Trophy for Management Development, and Ryan was elected to serve on MPAC. 

In 2022, he became Managing Partner of the Greater Oregon General Office. In 2024, the office earned the Accumulation Solution Award. 

In April 2026, Ryan became the Managing Partner of the San Antonio General Office.

Ryan and his wife, Becky, have been married since 1999 and have three children: Abigail (23), Landen (16), and Laken (14). Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, golfing, marathon running, and traveling. 

*Awarded by New York Life Insurance Company for outstanding sales achievements. Council is an annual company recognition program based on agent production from July 1- June 30.

**MDRT is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance.

Senior Management

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Aaron Hildebrand

Executive Partner

Daniel Aranda

Senior Partner

Daniel Aranda is a Senior Partner in the New York Life General Office in San Antonio. As a Senior Partner, Daniel looks to recruit and develop leadership in the San Antonio General Office as well as help agents leverage the New York Life brand through a variety of marketing resources and local events to connect more effectively with potential clients.

Management Team

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Altaf Safri

Partner

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Ricky Gonzales

Partner

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Andrea Longoria

Partner

A graduate from the University of the Incarnate Word with a bachelor's in marketing, Andrea began her career with New York Life in 2016. She was the head of the Latino Market for the San Antonio office for 7 years then transitioned to Partner in 2023. She runs a team of driven financial professionals who refer to themselves as "The A Team". She is a dedicated partner and passionate about helping people succeed and increase their impact in the community. Andrea is heavily involved in her community and currently serves as the Community Volunteer Leader for the Executive Director of the Red Cross. 

 Andrea loves traveling. She has lived in 4 countries, and has studied several languages. Andrea and her husband are triathletes and have a beautiful baby girl named Olivia. 

 

Jack Rebolledo

Partner

Born in Madrid, Spain, and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Jack earned his B.A. from Eastern Illinois University before serving four years as a U.S. Marine Corps Officer. After completing his service, he entered the financial industry as a stockbroker and financial advisor in Beverly Hills, California. Following the events of September 11, 2001, Jack reentered the military and went on to serve more than 20 additional years in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer. During that time, he also earned an M.A. in Organizational Leadership.

Jack returned to the financial services industry in 2022, joining New York Life as an Agent and Registered Representative. He quickly rebuilt a strong client base and distinguished himself among top new agents, achieving Annuity Elite status.

In his first year, Jack earned Bronze Eagle and Executive Council honors. The following year, he achieved both MDRT and Annuity Elite, and qualified for a second Executive Council prior to transitioning into management.

As a Partner, Jack is passionate about identifying and developing talented individuals who aspire to build successful careers as financial advisors. Drawing on decades of leadership, training, and mentorship experience, he is committed to coaching, training, and guiding his team to reach their full potential while delivering exceptional service to their clients.

Jack and his wife, Jacinda, reside in Bulverde, Texas. They have five adult children and one grandson.

Carson Popp

Partner

Ray Johnson

Partner

Cesar Rodriguez

Partner

Joshua Gilbreath

Partner

Training and Development

Victoria Bonar

Development Manager

Victoria began her career at New York Life after realizing that she had been a client of the company for her entire life, thanks to her grandparents. For the past two years, she has worked as an agent and registered representative, specializing in working with teachers and pre-retirees. Before joining New York Life, Victoria spent several years as a high school teacher and soccer coach, and working with Teach For America. Outside of work, she enjoys attending concerts and traveling the world. Victoria is very excited to take on the role as the new Sales Development Manager and hopes she can help agents and advisors achieve their goals.

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Robert Quiroga

Development Manager

Operations

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Cally L. Moss

Service Leader

Cally is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in team leadership and administration. She joined New York Life’s San Antonio General Office in 2017, where she has built a reputation for developing high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Cally is passionate about mentoring others and helping individuals reach their full potential.

She is guided by the belief that adversity can be transformed into opportunity and that a positive outlook is key to both personal and professional success.

Outside of her career, Cally enjoys a fulfilling personal life. She has been married to her husband, Mike, for four years. An avid outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys hunting and fishing, as well as music.

Agency Standards

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Christine Pilgrim

Director of Agency Standards