New York Life Names Top Agent

New York Life Insurance Co., a mutual life insurer, named Rodger K. Johnson as “council president,” a title given annually to the New York Life agent with the company’s highest sales and service achievements. As council president, Johnson is the top agent in the company’s national field force, which is comprised of 12,250 licensed New York Life agents.

New York Life says Johnson has represented the company for 30 years. He is a registered representative and financial advisor whose business focus is meeting the financial needs of pre-retired and retired persons, small businesses and high net-worth families.

From his office in Tyler, Texas, Johnson serves families and businesses throughout that state. He currently holds Certified Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Master’s of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional designations. Most recently, he completed the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) program with The American College, facilitating the January 2011 class.