Husband-Wife Business Team

We simplify what can be Financially complex and technical so regular people can understand.

Shawn and Anne are married, enjoy working together and are now grandparents! Working with us gives you “two for one” creative expertise.

Shawn Allen Odendhal, Veteran, B.A. FRC

VICE PRESIDENT, OWNER

(919) 330-2770   |   shawn@betterbenefitsgrp.com

Shawn is a Navy veteran and businessman who earned a B.A. in music at Queens University. He is a diverse musician.

Shawn sang tenor with the Virginia opera, Charlotte symphony and church performances. He performs at restaurants and events where jazz, Motown, country, yacht rock and Italian are among his most well-liked styles.

Shawn led worship for a variety of multicultural churches and has done music therapy with children in the autism spectrum, Alzheimer's, and hospice patients. He performs regularly at a local Alzherimer’s Alliance, where clients dance the entire time. Shawn served as an overhead lineman at Dominion Power in Virginia for nineteen years.

 

 

 

 

 

Anne Odendhal, M.A., CLTC, FRC

PRESIDENT, OWNER

(919) 632-7300   |   anne@betterbenefitsgrp.com

Anne is a creative entrepreneur with a pioneering passion for business and life. She earned a B.A in English & Education at UMBC and an M.A in Religion and Counseling at Covenant Seminary. She worked as a clinical counselor and college psychology instructor.

A lifelong student of health and wellness, Anne helps her family maintain a whole-food lifestyle. As a former technical writer, editor, and journalist, she mastered making the complex easy to understand. Anne is an award-winning artist. Her paintings can be found in local galleries and business venues.

Anne and Shawn teamed as TESOL internationally certified ESL specialists (English as Second Language) and taught ESL for many years.

 

  

 



What we hear from our clients:

  • “You’ve helped me understand my benefits more than anyone ever.”
  • “I never understood life insurance until you explained it.”
  • “You’ve been there to help me for years; I trust you.”
  • “Thank you for explaining insurance so it’s easy to understand.”
  • “You helped me figure out how to protect my family without emptying wallet.”
  • “I am amazed I have this much coverage for such low cost.”
  • “You helped me focus on what’s most important for our family so I don’t unnecessarily overspend.”
  • “When I got cancer the claim money saved our home, but the personal care and compassion meant the most.”
  • “I felt I’d never need to file any claims since I am healthy and fit. Turns out my own claim money kept the roof over my head.”
  • “When I lost my little boy in a car accident, I was able to use some of the money from our accident policy to pay for his funeral; How can I every thank you enough for helping me get that policy.”

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