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Meet The Owner

I grew up on the East Coast and still love the diversity, four seasons, small towns, big towns, beaches, rural areas, mountains and of course, the food.

As a husband and father, I’ve learned (and still learning) the importance of communication, patience, compassion, and thankfulness.

Be quick to listen, and slow to speak. Words matter.

I try to apply these principles in my personal and professional relationships and do my best to treat everyone I meet with kindness and respect.

Background

I began my professional career as a marketing analyst, which eventually led me into the financial services and eventually into benefits.

Managing retirement plans taught me the technical side of the business.

Then 2020 changed my perspective.

During the pandemic, I started writing and researching more deeply — healthcare, benefits, chronic disease, the gap between what people need and what they actually receive.

The more I learned, the harder it was to look away.

Why This Matters

I lost both my father and my younger brother to diabetes.

Watching my family navigate chronic illness changed the way I think about healthcare, advocacy, and the importance of having someone in your corner.

When we needed guidance, it was hard to find.

Like more than 100 million Americans, I was diagnosed with prediabetes.

But by working closely with my doctors and making significant lifestyle changes, I was able to reverse it.

It was an experience that gave me an even deeper appreciation for prevention, education, and long-term health advocacy.

BenZen was built from that perspective. Learn more >>

My focus is helping individuals, families, and small businesses find coverage and support that actually fits their lives.

For Fun

Outside of work, life mostly revolves around family, sports, music, cooking, and writing.

There’s usually a football, basketball, or baseball game on somewhere in the background, along with soccer or swim practice for my son.

Music is my therapy — jazz, 90’s, classic rock, R&B, and a little country. I also play piano and drums — when no one is home.

When there’s no time for golf, fishing, or camping, I’m in the kitchen planning our next meal and testing new recipes.

I’m at my best when I pray, spend time with family & friends, help others, and count my blessings.

Thanks for visiting.

Ted McNeil
Owner, Founder & Principal Broker
BenZen Insurance
An Independent Agency

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