Madison,
WI—OCI has taken the following administrative actions. In many of these cases the respondent denied the allegations but consented to the action taken. Any forfeitures paid in these administrative actions are deposited in the Common School Fund which is administered by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. The earnings from this fund are distributed to all public K-12 schools in Wisconsin and are used by school libraries to purchase books. Copies of the administrative action orders may be viewed online at
https://ociaccess.oci.wi.gov/OrderInfo/OrdInfo.oci.
OCI is responsible for overseeing the operations and marketing of insurance companies and agents in Wisconsin. OCI encourages anyone with a question or a complaint regarding an insurance company or agent to contact the office at this toll-free telephone number: 1-800-236-8517.
Allegations and Actions Against Agents
James Bertler, 4750 Pine Ln., Suamico, WI 54313, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application.
Jabari J. Courtney, 2541 N. 46th St., Milwaukee, WI 53210, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to respond promptly and in writing to all inquiries from OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to reply to information requests from OCI.
Chaz B. Cox, 709 W17th St., Marshfield, WI 54449, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having a military warrant and criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct; failing to disclose an employment termination for cause and a bankruptcy filing on a licensing application; having an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin; and providing incorrect information on a licensing application.
Jamie L. Hamel, 1925 E. Lucille St., Appleton, WI 54915, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to provide documentation to complete a licensing application, having unpaid civil money judgments, and exhibiting financial irresponsibility.
Katherine L. Janisch, P.O. Box 7581, Madison, WI 53707, agreed to the six-month denial of her licensing reinstatement application and agreed to provide certain documentation upon her licensing reapplication. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to accurately complete a licensing application, failing to respond timely and completely to information requests from OCI, and exhibiting evidence of financial irresponsibility.
Lee T. Johnson, 1688 N. Franklin Pl., Apt. 3, Milwaukee, WI 53202, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Frank A. Jones, 324 Hillcrest Ave., Blackwood, NJ 08012, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having a history of administrative actions and failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the states of New Jersey, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, and New York on a licensing application.
James P. Kolf, 1701 Mulberry St., Sauk City, WI 53583, agreed to the revocation of his insurance license and agreed not to reapply for licensure in the future. These actions were taken based on allegations of committing financial fraud, having an administrative action taken by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, and having criminal convictions substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.
Brent E. Meinen, N161 W20733 Kami Ln., Jackson, WI 53037, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application.
Ge Moua, 715 Jefferson St., Wausau, WI 54403, agreed to the issuance of a two-year probationary insurance license having certain reporting and business activity requirements. These actions were taken based on allegations of having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.
Mario A. Rodas, 716 Jacobs Ladder Pl., Las Vegas, NV 89138, had his insurance license revoked, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $5,000.00 and had a previously-scheduled administrative hearing cancelled. These actions were taken based on allegations of making material misrepresentations on a licensing application, having an insurance company appointment terminated for cause, failing to timely report administrative actions to OCI while licensed, failing to respond to inquiries from OCI, and failing to respond to a Notice of Hearing and scheduled administrative proceedings.
David S. Rosen, 130 Country View Dr., Freehold, NJ 07728, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the states of New Jersey and South Dakota on a licensing application, and failing to disclose a license surrender to the state of Wisconsin and a license revocation by the state of Maine.
Chelsea R. Simmonsen, 2718 Northview Rd., Unit 21, Waukesha, WI 53188, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and failing to apply for and obtain a federal crime waiver.
Daniel J. Tromello, c/o Transamerica Financial Advisors, 31330 Oak Crest Dr., Ste. 101, Westlake Village, CA 91361, had his insurance license revoked, was ordered to pay an additional forfeiture of $1,000.00, and had a scheduled administrative hearing cancelled. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report to OCI administrative actions taken by the state of California and FINRA, failing to respond to inquiries and a Notice of Hearing from OCI, and failing to comply with a previous order from OCI.
Neil G. Wynveen, 2535 Northern Rd., Ste. B, Appleton, WI 54914, agreed to the three-year suspension of his insurance license, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $9,000.00, and agreed to pay consumer restitution of $202,194.25. These actions were taken based on allegations of making misrepresentations and failing to properly consider suitability in selling life insurance and annuities.
Allegations and Actions Against Companies
RTC2 Partners, LLC, 13455 Noel Rd., Ste. 2300, Dallas, TX 75240, had its application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Texas on a licensing application and having an administrative action that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.
Copies of Administrative Actions