Building Careers That Stay Local

For many young professionals in Sarasota, the challenge isn’t ambition, it’s forging a clear career path without leaving the region. That’s the gap Brad Hannon set out to fill when he launched Signature Medicare Solutions (SMS) just a few years ago.

Based in Sarasota, SMS advises clients on Medicare solutions across all 50 states, while building careers locally for people early in their professional lives. “What we saw was a gap,” Hannon says. “There were plenty of jobs, but not enough real career opportunities for people who wanted to stay, grow, and build a future here.”

One of the company’s defining features is accessibility. New hires don’t need deep insurance experience to get started. “This is a turnkey opportunity for the right individual,” Hannon explains. With training, leads, technology, and scripting provided, agents can focus on learning and growing with confidence.

That structure supports a culture of internal advancement. “Every one of our employees has been grown from within,” Hannon says, noting that each team includes a lead dedicated to mentoring and problem-solving. Promotions happen quickly for high achievers. “My Operations Manager and my Sales Manager both performed so well at the agent level that we promoted them within a few months.”

What Hannon didn’t anticipate was how tight-knit the culture would become. He recalls one agent who arrived with lingering debt from a prior commission-only role. “His team helped him get out of that,” Hannon says. The agent later surprised coworkers with holiday gifts as a thank-you: an example of how collaboration extends beyond the job description.

To further support growth, SMS recently introduced a Culture Index designed to better align roles with individual strengths. “We believe people thrive when they’re in positions that suit their personality and gifts,” Hannon says.

A strong, team-oriented culture isn’t the only thing Signature has to offer. The company has grown from a 2,000-square-foot office into a downtown headquarters spanning more than 12,000 square feet. “We have ample space for more than 100 employees,” Hannon says. “We’re actively looking to fill seats.”

For those looking for more than just a job, Signature Medicare Solutions offers something rare: a place to start quickly, grow intentionally, and build a meaningful career, without leaving home.