My Story

“Insurance shouldn’t feel like a transaction — it should feel like a plan built by someone who actually cares about your family’s future.”

I know what it means to start from scratch. I was born in Ukraine and came to the United States when I was five years old. My family arrived with little more than a suitcase and a belief that hard work opens doors. Growing up in Connecticut, I watched my parents rebuild their lives from the ground up — and that experience shaped everything about how I think about protecting the people who depend on you.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, where I developed a sharp eye for market dynamics and client relations. After graduating, I spent six years in finance, working my way up from analyst roles to portfolio advisory. Those years gave me firsthand insight into how families and individuals think about long-term financial security.

It was during that time that I realized something was broken in how most people approach life insurance — too many families were either unprotected or locked into policies they didn’t understand. That realization sparked a career pivot and ultimately led me to co-found Ingot Capital Insurance Inc.

Today, I bring my financial background and the work ethic my parents instilled in me to every client conversation. I believe insurance shouldn’t feel like a transaction — it should feel like a plan built by someone who actually cares about your family’s future. This work is personal to me. I’m not just selling coverage. I’m doing what my parents always taught me: look out for the people around you.