Laura Hamilton
Laura holds a Bachelor of Business Management with a concentration in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington. She first developed an interest in finance while working at Fidelity Investments at twenty years old. After incredible success as an individual agent, she launched L Hamilton Financial Group, LLC, in 2012, acutely focusing on employer-provided retirement plans for K-12 employees. Throughout her tenure, her book of business has surpassed multi-million dollar production--a feat only possible by maintaining a 98% retention rate.
From the outset of her agency’s formation, she has been honored with numerous awards and accolades nationwide, including being routinely recognized as a top producer by multiple insurance companies. Though she still personally services clients, she also oversees a diverse team of financial professionals specializing in life and retirement strategies, property and casualty insurance, as well as Medicare and senior insurance.
Laura is a dynamic professional whose agency is continuously evolving to offer the latest financial and insurance services. Backed by a dedicated team, Laura is passionately committed to assisting clients in preparing for whatever the future holds!
Areas of Focus
- Retirement
- Life Insurance Analysis
- Personal Property Insurance
- Commercial Property Insurance
Awards & Recognitions
- National Recognition with multiple insurance carriers
Qualifications
- Life and Health Insurance License
- General Lines Insurance License
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
- Series 65
- UT Arlington Bachelors in Business Admin with a concentration in Finance
“ Push yourself without strapping yourself.”
— Laura Hamilton
Cory Hamilton
Cory spent 23 years in education following his graduation from WTAMU. He taught both math and history during his career as a teacher. Coach Hamilton was a football and baseball coach his entire educational career. As the head baseball coach at both Dumas and Randall he won over 400 baseball games and took the Randall Raiders to the state baseball tournament in 2023. After retiring from education, Cory pursued a second career in insurance helping his wife Laura build her agency with an emphasis on trying to save clients on their home and auto insurance. Cory also focuses on commercial insurance.
Cory married his wife Laura in 2010 and they welcomed their beautiful, loving daughter, Lynnlie, in 2015. Cory loves spending time with his wife including traveling, playing golf, and following the activities of Lynnlie. Lynnlie loves ballet, school, and having fun with her friends. Cory and Laura both love following her activities and creating memories together.
Cory is an outdoors person and enjoys almost all that entails. He enjoys playing golf, hunting, fishing, watching sporting events, and camping out with his family.
Cory is insurance licensed in Texas.
Areas of Focus
- Personal Property Insurance
- Commercial Property Insurance
Qualifications
- Life and Health Insurance License
- General Lines Insurance License
BBA from West Texas A&M University
“The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? ”
Lynnlie Hamilton
Lynnlie, daughter of Cory and Laura, is the next generation of LHFG. She is eager to continue the tradition of loyally serving our clients and supporting the valued communities of the panhandle. Her infectious silliness brightens our clients’ day and adds a much-welcomed lighthearted tone to the office atmosphere. Lynnlie has not only assisted the agency in hosting its events, but she has also organized fundraisers at her school, revealing budding traits of leadership, tenacity, and self-discipline. Lynnlie enjoys worldwide traveling with her parents, and has recently taken to the crochet hook, crafting beautiful coasters and scarves. We are excited for our clients to meet Lynnlie and discover another reason our agency’s future is bright.
Lynnlie is independent of National Life Group and its affiliates.
Katie Williams
Katie is insurance licensed in TX with over six years of customer service and leadership experience, Katie brings both professionalism and heart to her work at L Hamilton Financial Group. Three years ago she began her career with LHFG as an Office Assistant, where she gained valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of life insurance and retirement processing. Now serving as Executive Assistant, Katie plays an integral role in supporting both clients and the agency team, ensuring that processes run smoothly and efficiently across the organization.
As a licensed insurance agent, Katie is dedicated to helping clients gain the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate their retirement and life insurance goals. Known for her problem-solving skills, adaptability, and compassion, she is committed to building strong relationships and providing exceptional support.
After moving seven times and eventually settling in Amarillo in 2014, Katie loves calling it home. She enjoys traveling with her husband, family, and friends as much as possible.
Areas of Focus
- Retirement
- Life Insurance Analysis
Qualifications
- Life Insurance License
“ Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
Bill Whitsell
Bill Whitsell has been in the insurance industry for over 40 years. His father raised him and his five brothers while working as an agent for Bankers Life of Des Moines, now Principal. After college, Bill chose to build his career in the insurance industry. Over four decades in a Home Office environment, he has successfully led companies in operations, underwriting, product innovation, leadership development, and sales growth. He brings deep expertise in market differentiation, revenue generation, and expanding market share, with a strong track record of building and sustaining high-impact partnerships, refining risk selection, developing teams, identifying new market opportunities, and driving profitability.
He has extensive experience across affluent, middle-income, business, group, and specialty segments within the life and annuity industry. His background also includes Disability Income, Long-Term Care, Major Medical, business coverage, Medicare Supplement, and chronic, critical, and terminal living benefits, as well as group sales. Bill has held multiple senior leadership roles, including Head of Operations and Chief Underwriting Officer, overseeing functions such as Claims, Licensing and Contracting, Business Metrics, Technology, Reinsurance and Capital Management, and Business Acquisition and Distribution.
Bill and his wife, Lori, reside in Woodway, Texas. They have six children—three sons and three daughters—and three grandchildren. Two of their children, along with one daughter-in-law, are also in the insurance industry. He enjoys traveling, sports, spending time with friends, and participating in church activities.
Bill is independent of National Life Group and its affiliates.
Areas of Focus
- Retirement
- Life Insurance Analysis
- Medicare
- Dental, Vision, and Hearing
- Hospital Indemnity
- Cancer and/or Heart and Stroke
- Long-Term Care
Awards & Recognitions
- FLMI: Fellow of the Life Management Institute
- ALU: Academy of Life Underwriting
- ACS: Associate of Customer Service Institute
- HIAA 1&2: Health Insurance Association of America
Qualifications
- Life Insurance License
- Life and Health Insurance License
- University of Northern Iowa Marketing
“It is never too late to be what you might have been. ”
— George Elliot
Michael Collins
989-506-9581With over 20 years of experience in coaching and education, Michael’s journey into the financial world is rooted in his passion for teaching and helping others. Starting with a Bachelor's degree in General Business, Michael developed an early love for finance, which was further nurtured as he pursued a Master’s degree in Business Leadership while working as a graduate assistant in collegiate football coaching.
Michael's career in education saw him working at both Amarillo High and Randall High, where he taught Economics and Government, deepening his understanding of financial principles and strengthening his financial acuity. His transition into the financial industry was a natural progression, having worked part-time in the field while coaching, and his transition was motivated by a desire to help individuals and families navigate their financial journeys.
Now being full-time in the profession, Michael combines his coaching mindset with his financial training, offering families help to achieve their financial goals. He is deeply committed to helping his clients make informed decisions for their futures.
Outside of his professional life, Michael is an avid consumer of financial news and investment strategies, staying current with market trends. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, balancing his personal and professional commitments.
Michael is insurance licensed in Texas.
Areas of Focus
- Retirement
- Life Insurance Analysis
- Personal Property Insurance
Qualifications
- Life Insurance License
- Personal Lines Insurance License
- Masters Business Leadership
- Bachelors General Business
“What we do now echoes in eternity.”
