Meet the Team
ROSE CLAYTON
Rose Clayton is the founder of AgeWell Insurance Solutions. Her dedication to helping people understand and prepare for the unpredictability of how we will age took root more than two decades ago when her healthy 88-year old mother was diagnosed with the unthinkable—Alzheimer’s disease. After her family was turned upside down, Rose realized that “as we plan for retirement, there are future health care issues that need to be addressed, yet most of us are oblivious to them until they happen to us in our own family.”
Rose began her career in 2002 as a long-term care insurance specialist for GE Capital. Following her years there, she went on to serve as the manager of the long-term care insurance department for a national life insurance agency where she trained hundreds of insurance and financial professionals on long-term care planning for their clients.
As the internet was transforming how we connect with one another, Rose saw the potential it had to reach and educate people about long-term care planning. She joined the national broker team of LTC Connects, one of the industry pioneers in the online consultation for long-term care insurance. This virtual platform allowed her to work with clients from nearly every state in the nation to help them understand all of their long-term care planning choices. The transparency of her online “knowledge session” empowers each client with the education they need to make the decision that’s best for them.
Rose is certified in long-term care (CLTC) and is a member of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. She was quoted in The New York Times for their news article on gender pricing in long-term care insurance and has been a featured speaker on the benefits of long-term care planning at meetings of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
CATHIE LEWIS
Cathie began her insurance career with a local agency specializing in personal lines. Her focus and concentration rapidly shifted to long-term care planning, as she became intimately aware of the emotional and financial toll when caring for an elderly parent. Since that experience, her passion and desire has been to focus on the mounting concerns for today’s Baby Boomers facing long-term care issues for themselves or a family member.
Cathie’s commitment and goal is to be a trusted educator and advisor for her clients about the features and benefits of long-term care planning. She takes great pride in staying abreast of the most recent trends and legislation affecting this industry. She will work closely with supporting family members, CPA’s, CFP’s, attorneys and other insurance agents to develop a strategy and plan to protect their client’s assets and insure their future quality of life. “It is developing the right long-term care plan for each person or family client that I truly enjoy. I want to leave each appointment knowing we have discussed the issues and I have helped guide them toward making an important life decision.”
MARY OSBORN
Mary Osborn has over 32 years of experience in the financial services and insurance industry. Her practice has been focused in the area of insurance planning with extensive knowledge in Long-Term Care Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Benefits and Retirement Planning.
After being her mother’s caregiver for over a decade and experiencing the financial, emotional and physical burden that caregiving entails, Mary changed the course of her career in 2000 to specialize in long-term care insurance. Her philosophy is to educate her clients about their choices for long-term care planning.
Mary frequently conducts long-term care educational seminars for professionals throughout the areas of SW Washington and Portland, Oregon including the Oregon Attorney Assistance Program. She consults with wealth and financial advisors and estate planning attorneys to educate and design long-term care plans for their clients. She is certified in long-term care (CLTC), is a member of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, and is certified by both the California Partnership for Long-Term Care and the National Long-Term Care Partnership programs.
Mary attended Northern Illinois University and Portland State University and currently serves as a board member of the Hellenic Cultural Center & Museum (HACCM) and the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society. She is the past President of HACCM, Chairwoman of the 2010 and 2017 HACCM Gala Fundraising Committees, and served on the Oregon Ballet Theatre Board of Directors for over ten years. She is married with two children, five grandchildren, two step-children and two step-grandchildren. She enjoys cooking, gardening and volunteer activities.
JAMI THOMPSON
Jami Thompson began her career in the financial services industry over 15 years ago and has focused on long-term care planning for the past 8 years. Her experience has taught her that often people are simply not educated about the risks and costs of needing long-term care. She believes in the importance of helping clients understand and prepare a plan for themselves and their family.
Jami is trilingual in English, Spanish, and Cambodian. When she’s not working, she enjoys hiking, reading, crafting and volunteer work in Southwest Washington where she lives with her husband and their two dogs.
“ There are a lot of people who can give you a quote for long-term care insurance.
And then there are a handful of people like Rose, Cathie and Mary who will take the time to walk you through one of the most important financial decisions you may ever make — and devote the same care and consideration when you need to file a claim.
You pick. ”
What real clients say about us…
“I give them a 10! They are knowledgeable, customer oriented, and go the extra mile.”
Grace, GEORGIA“Rose is extremely efficient, professional and very organized. She was extremely informative. I knew nothing about Long Term Health Care. Now I have confidence about the plan we selected. I have a comfort level now that I have long term health care. I already have recommended Rose to friends and family. Great experience!”
Diana, CALIFORNIA“Cathie was fantastic explaining all our options and providing pricing. We had several stops and starts along the way and she could not have been more kind and patient. She was invaluable and made sure we had everything we needed to proceed. Look no further. You need this insurance, get it done. Cathie will guide you the entire way.”
Linda & Steve, CALIFORNIA“Thank you Mary for the professionalism, personal care and interest you demonstrated to us as we worked through the process and ultimately made our decision to purchase two long-term care insurance policies from you. You made a very foreign and sometimes complicated insurance coverage understandable.”
Gary and Debby, OREGON“Rose listened well to what we wanted and helped us find a solution that fit our needs. It was convenient and informative and there was no pressure to purchase something that didn’t suit our needs.”
Anthony, CALIFORNIA“I very much appreciated how clearly and efficiently Mary explained the insurance options to me. I can’t imagine I could have received better service and assistance.”
Kathryn, OREGON“I knew it was important to have LTC. However, I did not know all of the intricacies of the coverage. Cathie spent a long time listening to me. Her generosity and willingness to simplify something that was so incomprehensible to me reflected her unselfishness and kindness.”
Carla, LOUISIANA“Rose was understanding, kind, funny, and a pleasure to deal with. It was easy and we had a pleasant experience through the whole process.”
Diane, ILLINOIS“Cathie is very helpful, kind, and competent. She is great at her job! This has all been done in a way that maximizes convenience for me. I appreciate that. Everything was handled well; things that were supposed to happen, did; I never felt pressured.”
Steve, MISSOURI“Mary Osborn has been exemplary in reference to our purchasing long-term care insurance. Of all the agents we consulted we found Mary to be the most knowledgeable about her product, punctual in returning our calls when we had additional questions, and attentive to issues regarding our renewals.”
Wayne and Trudy, WASHINGTON“Rose was prompt, courteous, extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.
Our questions were answered thoroughly and extra information and quotes were provided promptly when requested.
I have referred two people to Rose Clayton because of how helpful she was to us.”
Denita, TENNESSEE“Mary Osborn has made the decision making process easy for us with easy-to-understand counseling and explanations. Her professionalism and personable approach really made this entire process painless.”
Cindy, OREGON“Rose was great. She took the time to answer all my questions. She is very professional and knowledgeable about this. Very enthusiastic. Knew how to answer all questions and was able to demonstrate numerous payouts and scenarios.
I am a nurse practitioner who takes care of elders and when they ask, I would definitely recommend LTC insurance and refer them to Rose if their families are interested in discussing planning for themselves in their future.”
John, TEXAS“Mary Osborn provided excellent support and service when we were looking at long-term care insurance. Our application took some unexpected twists and turns, yet she stayed with it and helped steer us to a successful conclusion. I highly recommend her.”
Kent, OREGON“I love the convenience of doing it at home on the computer. Cathie made it so easy to do and understand.”
Mary Jo, OHIO
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