Insurance Advisors

Sam Slagle

Insurance Advisor

About Sam

Sam Slagle has been helping business owners, families, and professionals build and protect their financial futures since 2005. As an advisor with Frieden Wealth Management, he focuses on employee benefits, business planning, and long-term wealth strategies tailored to each client’s goals.

Sam takes a relationship-driven approach, working closely with clients to understand their business, priorities, and long-term vision. His goal is to provide practical guidance that supports confident decision-making and lasting financial outcomes.

Chris Lyon

Insurance Advisor

About Chris

Bio Coming Soon.

Jeff Nowak

Insurance Advisor

About Jeff

With more than 20 years of experience in the employee benefits industry, Jeff Nowak is a trusted advisor dedicated to helping organizations design, implement, and manage comprehensive benefits programs that support both business goals and employee well-being.

Throughout his career, Jeff has worked with employers of all sizes, providing guidance across health and welfare plans, retirement programs, compliance requirements, benefits communications, and cost management strategies.

Adam Winfield

Financial Advisor
Strategic Business Continuity & Succession Advisor, The Frieden Agency

About Adam

Adam Winfield works with business owners and multi‑owner companies to help them think proactively about continuity, succession, and long‑term value. Since joining The Frieden Agency in 2014, Adam has partnered with business owners to identify and plan for risks that are often overlooked — including the loss of a key employee, an unexpected partner disability, or the absence of a clear transition strategy.

As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA®) with a background in employee benefits and insurance, Adam takes a comprehensive, big‑picture view of each client’s situation. Rather than focusing on individual products, he works to understand what is most at stake for the business and its owners, and helps develop strategies designed to support stability, continuity, and long‑term transferability.

Noel Flemmer

Insurance Advisor

About Noel

Noel brings a relationship-first approach to his work, shaped by both his personal background and professional experience. As a first-generation American, Noel was raised with a strong appreciation for community and the importance of building meaningful connections. That perspective continues to influence how he works with clients today.

He is known for his approachable style, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to being available when clients need him. Noel strives to create a supportive experience where individuals and families feel heard, understood, and confident in their decisions.

Owen Casey

Insurance Advisor

About Owen

Owen Casey is an experienced insurance professional with over a decade of experience helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most. As part of the Frieden Wealth Management team, he takes a client-first approach, focused on delivering practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs and goals.

Known for his strong work ethic and personalized service, Owen works closely with clients to provide guidance that is clear, reliable, and aligned with their long-term priorities.

Brian Winfield

Insurance Advisor
Winfield & Associates

About Brian

Bio Coming Soon.

Ron Spindel

Insurance Advisor
Spindel Agency, LLC
A Member of The Frieden Agency

About Ron

Ron Spindel entered the insurance business in 1975 with The Frieden Agency. In 2007, he formed Spindel Agency, LLC, which is a member of The Frieden Agency. With decades of experience, Ron brings a long‑standing commitment to helping individuals and businesses address their insurance and employee benefits needs as part of a broader financial strategy.

As owner of the Spindel Agency, Ron has made it his mission to provide quality insurance products to his clients in order to help them achieve their financial goals. His work is grounded in professionalism, experience, and a strong emphasis on long‑term client relationships.

Jody Balaban

Insurance Advisor
Commonwealth Benefits
Affiliated with The Frieden Agency

About Jody

Jody is a lifetime resident of Hampton Roads who has been in the insurance and financial services industry 2004. He enjoys working with businesses to help implement and service their employee benefits programs. In addition, Jody works with individuals and their families to help them plan for all aspects of their financial needs. Jody graduated from the University of Alabama in 2001 with a major in Family Financial Planning.

Logan Bozard

Insurance Advisor
Commonwealth Benefits
Affiliated with The Frieden Agency

About Logan

Logan is a native of Virginia Beach and a recent graduate of James Madison University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business marketing. He is focused on building his career in the employee benefits and insurance space, with an interest in helping individuals and organizations navigate their coverage and planning needs.

Support Team

Tracey Brown

Benefits Coordinator