MEET OUR TEAM
Our forward-thinking approach blends the most advanced technology available with old school values.
Cory Boff
Cory Boff is the founder and President of Valiant Insurance and Investments Group. His entrepreneurial spirit and personal beliefs have led him to create a team-oriented company that treats its clients like family. His family first mentality is evidenced in the compassionate way he treats his clients.
He has excelled as a financial advisor for more than a decade and as a Certified Mentor for the Circle of Wealth (an incredibly valuable financial education tool), Cory has been successfully growing portfolios and relationships. With Cory, over time, both your relationship and portfolio will become meaningful, valuable, and reliable.
Cory received dual degrees in International Business Administration and Marketing from “The” Ohio State University. His years of experience in the insurance and give him a thorough knowledge needed to help clients make the best decisions to protect their families.
Giving back and being a part of his community are extremely important to Cory and his family. After all, he wants to make sure his two adorable daughters have a great world to grow up in.
Cory can’t wait to share his love of travel and worldly culture with his family. Maybe someday his daughters will teach English in Japan like their dad.
Putting the perfect pieces in place for the right mix of insurance and financial security for his clients is Cory’s career, but more importantly, it’s his passion.
Mark Smith
Mark Smith, Vice President at Valiant Insurance and Investments Group brings the perfect blend of determination and creative problem solving to the team. His down-to-earth manner will put you at ease and you’ll always feel comfortable working with him.
We are grateful he dedicated his life as a Marine to proudly protecting our country. His experience from serving overseas and his education from “The” Ohio State University have helped mold a determined entrepreneur who we would all like to have on our team.
Mark has over five years of experience helping protect what matters most to his clients. He is an expert in personal and business insurance. Mark doesn’t just protect assets, to his team and his clients, he is one.
He’s inspired by his wife’s never quit mentality and he looks forward to the two of them (and their dogs) becoming engaged with the local community. He believes that he and his business should do what they can to be a part of positive change for the area.
Julissa Báez-Pavón
Julissa Báez-Pavón, a Senior Producing Agent for Valiant Insurance and Investments Group leads her life, both personally and professionally, based on integrity and respect. Her genuine caring for others guides her in providing the best service possible resulting in a well educated and protected client.
Julissa has earned a degree in Tourism and Hospitality from Johnson and Wales University which exemplifies her level of commitment to helping and serving others. She has been providing excellent guidance and insurance solutions for her clients since 1992.
Julissa specializes in bringing her talent and experience to the Hispanic community, proudly making sure the best insurance options are available for all. She ensures everyone is treated with respect and integrity.
Julissa’s family, her husband and two children, are passionate about helping others in our community. She makes an effort every day to improve and ensure the well-being of the leaders of tomorrow. As a youth minister at St. Judes you can always count on her to be a beacon for positive change.
Andrea Ohmes
Andrea Ohmes is the Senior Producing Agent at Valiant Insurance and Investments Group. Her passion and enthusiasm are contagious not just in the office but throughout the community as well. She excels in making insurance understandable and relatable.
As a former Biology major at Florida Southern College she literally understands how life works. With nearly eight years of experience specializing in home, auto, and umbrella insurance she truly cares about protecting the lives of her clients.
Her adorable son helps remind her every day that protecting our loved ones is the most important responsibility we have. She is driven to help others make the best insurance decisions to protect what matters most.
Andrea and her family enjoy being engaged with their community. She has a passion for softball and volleyball and though her team may be the favorite she is always championing for the underdog.
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3277 Fruitville Road
(Building F1)
Sarasota, FL 34237
Ruskin, FL
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