For Medicare & Life Agents

Build your business without building it alone.

Summit Shores Advisors is a partnership-built field agency for agents who want to own their book of business, get real mentorship, and grow with a team that never asks you to choose between success and integrity.

We sell lots.We sell right.We do the right thing.

We believe those three things aren't in conflict. Summit Shores Advisors is built for agents who want to grow a real business without cutting corners to get there — because the agents who last are the ones who never had to choose.

Why Join

Why agents choose Summit Shores Advisors.

From your first day to your fiftieth deal, we're building a partnership designed around agents who want to grow without cutting corners.

1

One Trusted Partnership

Work directly with founding partners who are still active in the field — not a call center, not a corporate layer between you and support.

2

Every Major Carrier

Medicare and life today, with health, auto, home, and commercial ahead — access to the carriers you need, all under one roof.

3

Built Around You

No cookie-cutter scripts or sales floors. Build your book the way that actually fits how you sell.

What We Do

A partnership building a national field agency.

Summit Shores Advisors is a partnership of four insurance professionals focused on Medicare and life insurance today, with health, auto, home, and commercial lines on the way. Agents work as independent contractors, keep ownership of their book, and grow alongside partners who've built the business themselves.

The Opportunity

Build a career. Build your legacy.

At Summit Shores Advisors, we don't just recruit agents — we invest in them. From day-one training to long-term ownership, here's what that looks like.

Own Your Book of Business

Every client relationship you earn is yours. Build an asset that creates lasting value for your future — not your agency's.

Partnership Program

Start building without the traditional cash-flow barriers. Our partnership model helps qualified agents grow while building toward long-term ownership.

Agent Residency Program

Get structured, hands-on training from experienced leaders before you're expected to succeed on your own — sales, products, compliance, and real client interactions.

Top Tier Training & Support

Our commitment doesn't end after onboarding. Weekly training, open-door coaching, and business development support — every step of the way.

About the Founders

Four experienced professionals.
One shared standard.

We came together because we believed there was a better way to build an agency — one that values integrity, ownership, and long-term success.

Christina Poole-Bonacic, Founding Member
Christina Poole-Bonacic
Founding Member
Christina co-founded Summit Shores to offer tailored insurance guidance in a transactional world. With 7+ years in insurance, plus 15 years in healthcare, public health, and community resources, & 7+ years of business ownership, she believes in educating clients every step.
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Dallon Christensen, Founding Member
Dallon Christensen
Founding Member
With 7 years in insurance, 11 years in leadership, and owning his own final expense brokerage, Dallon co-founded Summit Shores to create an agent-first culture where field agents have the tools, trust, and support they need to build a business that lasts.
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Ericka Dobson, Founding Member
Ericka Dobson
Founding Member
With over 20 years in sales and 8 years in Medicare leadership, agent coaching, and team development, I co-founded Summit Shores because I'm passionate about helping agents own their book and get paid fast without the cash-flow struggles that hold so many back.
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Melissa Shongo, Founding Member
Melissa Shongo
Founding Member
Over a decade of experience in the health insurance industry specializing in Medicare sales, sales enablement, and training. I co-founded Summit Shores Advisors to empower independent insurance professionals to build successful Medicare businesses through proven systems, expert training, and ongoing support.
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Ready to build something bigger than a job?

Join a team where your growth matters, your integrity is respected, and your book of business belongs to you.