Raymond L. Vallee Jr. - President of Combined Benefits United

Raymond L. Vallee Jr. is the President of Combined Benefits United, Inc. and is a graduate of Hall Dale High School and attended Merrimack College.

Ray started in the insurance business in January of 1984 with Prudential Insurance Company as a Debit Agent. While at Prudential, Ray, he was a NEMO Rookie and Sophomore of the Year Contender, won a number of company distinguished awards along with an Academy of Honor.  Ray was part of an office that finished as the 4th highest producing staff in the country, right here in central Maine.

Ray became Employee Benefits Coordinator for a large PEO located in Lewiston, Maine insuring over 1400 employees with a comprehensive employee benefits program. Ray developed a strong relationship with many nationally known carriers which began a segue into insurance marketing.

Ray founded Combined Benefits United Inc, aka CBU, in 2000 as a local marketing company representing a short list of insurance carriers. In the past 10 years CBU has grown to represent over 50 insurance carriers, doing business in 35 states with over 3000 contracted insurance professionals across the country. During his time, Ray has become recognized on a national level for his commitment to detail and providing top investment products to agents and consumers alike. With increasing record sales annually, CBU has become a major player on a national level which has led to tremendous recognition across the country. Ray has attended multiple annual reward conventions and says he owes all of his success to the talented people around him.

Ray resides in Hallowell Maine with his wife, Karen, and is a member of the local KVYMCA. He has been a Board Member of the Augusta Little League and Augusta Babe Ruth League, along with having coached at the Jr. Varsity and Varsity Levels at Cony High School. Ray is a multiple time winner of the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table and a current member of the National Association of Fixed Annuities. Ray says, “The past three years have been the most enjoyable time of my life, having the ability to help people is the greatest joy in the world to me.” 

Jac M. Arbour - Manager of Life and Annuity Division, Combined Benefits United

Jac M. Arbour is Vice President of Combined Benefits United - a financial services firm based out of Hallowell, ME. Combined Benefits United has been proudly serving the state of Maine for the past twelve years and operates on a national basis.

Jac Arbour is a native of Maine. He graduated from Cony High School and then furthered his education, graduating from Bowdoin College in May of 2007. Jac has a personality that naturally meshes well with whomever it is he meets. He is an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate about his career and strives only for the highest level of success. Jac’s integrity and his no pressure approach have given Jac the opportunity to work with many clients in the areas of investing, estate planning, and life insurance.

Jac has a passion for understanding individual’s financial needs and addressing their financial concerns. His ultimate goal – he wants you to have financial peace of mind. At Combined Benefits United, Inc., the strategy behind investing is safety, growth and control. Jac’s commitment to this goal has allowed his clients to achieve:

• Maximum yield with no market risk
• Safety of assets
• Protection of life savings from catastrophic illness and nursing home expenses
• Reduction of taxes

Jac’s other goal is to establish long-term relationships with his clients. It is important to Jac to have relationships built upon trust, confidence and integrity with each and every client. He honors all requests for a no-fee discussion of estate and retirement-planning needs and objectives.

Finally, Jac understands the importance of people in his profession having current knowledge of estate tax laws, annuities, basics and perils of probate court, wills and techniques of asset preservation. Jac also understands the importance of working with available accountants, attorneys and other professionals who may be needed to manage retirees’ affairs. For his efforts, Jac has become a member of the National Association of Fixed Annuities and a member of the Million Dollar Round Table.

With that said, Jac is not just a product salesman. He is a genuine person who is patient, caring and someone worthy of trust. 

Brian P. Heath - Manager of Worksite Division, Combined Benefits United

Brian P. Heath is a native of Maine and a graduate of Cony High School. He has been an active member in the community with the Augusta Kiwanis Chapter, Hope Group in Hallowell,and is co-founder of the Augusta's KVBC Networking Group. Brian was also a former varsity basketball coach for the Oak Grove Coburn School as well as at Cony High School. Recently he has been involved in coaching youth softball at the CAYSA level.As a member of the Cynergy Mentoring program, Brian works regularly with students at the local High School to expand their horizons and provide them a link to the world of Business.

For thirty years Brian has worked as a sales consultant with Business Owners throughout Maine. Having come from a Major Account Rep position in the Business Equipment industry, he is now a Licensed Insurance producer, specializing in Employee Benefits. Brian brings his consultative approach and years of experience with doing business in Maine to Combined Benefits United Inc, as its Manager of the Worksite Division. His ability to listen to client objectives and goals and provide the right solutions, are apparent in his everyday business dealings.  His success has also led him to be a top producer and featured agent with Washington National.  Click here to watch video.

With his two daughters 14 & 16, Brian has lived in Hallowell for 20 years. From schoolwork to family excursions, nights and weekend priorities revolve around them. When there's time otherwise, it's hoop with friends, hanging with friends or just making new friends.

Brian says, "My time here at Combined Benefits United Inc has been the highlight of my career so far. The products we sell, the atmosphere we work in and the people I get to surround myself with are second to none. I am grateful for the opportunity I've found at CBU''.

Kevin Frisbie - Manager of Senior Division, Combined Benefits United

Kevin Frisbie is a Managing Partner and retirement specialist at Combined Benefits United, Inc. a financial services firm based out of Hallowell, Maine. Combined Benefits United Inc has been proudly serving the state of Maine for the past 20 years and has recently extended their services throughout New England and other parts of the country.

Kevin is a native of Maine who resides in Lewiston with his wife and son. He is an active community member, volunteering time to the Elliot Avenue Little League. Kevin and his family

 are big supporters to the Head Start Christmas Gift Program. Kevin, also through a business relationship, has been an active member of the Androscoggin Chamber of Commerce, and a local Business Networking group.

Kevin has a personality that naturally meshes well with whomever he meets. He is an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate about his career and strives only for the highest level of success. Kevin's integrity and his no pressure approach have given him the opportunity to work with many clients in the areas of investing, estate planning, life insurance, long term care, and household money management.

Shannon Ferran is the Office Manager for Combined Benefits United, and her incredible organizational skills keep our team running smoothly.  She is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the Hallowell office, including coordination of our Asset Preservation Workshops, agent contracting and relations, claims support and communication with the CBU management team. 

Shannon has more than 15 years of professional experience in the customer service industry with an emphasis on employee management, personnel development, systems analysis and team building.  She is a native of Millinocket, ME and received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Maine Farmington in 1999.

In her spare time, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband, Andrew, and their two children Alice (4 years) and Liam (4 months).  She also loves being in the outdoors, as well as entertaining friends and family.