Over the past eight years, Samantha Ferrell has expanded her Arden Hills-based agency’s presence across Minnesota and Wisconsin, now with a team of five other women. In recent years, she has strengthened her agency’s focus on life insurance, business protection, and comprehensive risk management. “She prioritizes mentorship, training, and professional development, creating opportunities for team members to grow sustainable careers in financial services,” says Nikita Tran, who works in sales at Ferrell’s agency. Ferrell’s emphasis on “accountability, efficiency, and ethical leadership has resulted in strong agency performance and a positive, collaborative workplace culture.”