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Krissa Smith

Operations Assistant

With five years of experience in the life insurance industry and an active license in life and health insurance, Krissa offers a solid foundation in industry compliance. Known for her integrity, reliability, and strong work ethic, she thrives in structured environments and is skilled in time management, multitasking, workflow optimization, and conflict resolution.

Her compassionate nature drives her to build respectful, trusting relationships with clients, colleagues, and leadership alike. Organized and reliable, she excels at managing multiple client priorities while maintaining attention to detail and regulatory standards.

Before transitioning into finance, Krissa was a high school art teacher—an experience that continues to inspire her passion for painting and creativity. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her husband and two children.

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Office: (337) 261-9863
Email: cccourtois@ft.nyl.com

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400 East Kaliste Saloom, Suite 5100
Lafayette, LA 70508
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Chad Courtois is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of AL, AR (AR Insurance License #4694141), CA (CA Insurance License #0H54211), CO, FL, GA, IA, LA, MI, MO, MS, NM, NV, NY, TN, TX, and VA. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

As a New York Life Agent, Chad Courtois is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California and Arkansas, but ADVANTAGED ASSETS may not be. For additional information on licensure status, please click here for California and/or click here for Arkansas.

Chad Courtois is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 400 E Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 5100, Lafayette, LA, 70508, 337-261-9863. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of AR, CA, CO, GA, IA, LA, NM, NV, NY, and TX. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

Chad Courtois is a Member Agent of The Nautilus Group®, a service of New York Life Insurance Company.

The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is recognized globally as the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.

Creed Courtois is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of AR (AR Insurance License #21061891), LA, MO, NY, and TX. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

Tyson Rivet is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of AR (AR Insurance License #20239502), and LA. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

Tyson Rivet is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 400 E Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 5100, Lafayette, LA, 70508. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the state of Louisiana. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific state referenced.

ADVANTAGED ASSETS is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.

Neither ADVANTAGED ASSETS nor its associates are in the business of offering tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.

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