Meet the GCE Team

Your Trusted Partners in Financial Services & Insurance Solutions

At Gulf Coast Educators Insurance Solutions & Wealth Management (GCE), we build lasting relationships that go beyond policies and portfolios. Our team is made up of people who genuinely care about your goals and your future.

For more than 20 years, we’ve been helping people and businesses protect what matters and plan for what’s next with a trusted team that is always in your corner.

Meet Our Founders:
Ron & Lucinda DeFreitas

Ron and Lucinda DeFreitas co-founded GCE because they believed financial guidance should be built on trust, transparency, and a true understanding of each client’s unique circumstances. That service philosophy has shaped every part of GCE, from who is on our team to how we show up for our clients every day.

Leading a team grounded in integrity and driven by purpose, Ron and Lucinda have created a community of professionals committed to helping others live with greater confidence and security.

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The Faces of Gulf Coast Educators Insurance Solutions & Wealth Management

Behind every insurance policy and financial plan is a team of dedicated professionals working together to serve you better. Each member of our team brings expertise, compassion, and a shared belief in doing what’s right for every client.

Property and Casualty Team

Dory P Executive Assistant | Agent
Dory P
Executive Assistant | Agent
Elizabeth R Account Manager | Commercial Lines agent
Elizabeth R
Account Manager | Commercial Lines Agent
Iris G Account Manager | Agent
Iris G
Account Manager | Agent
Tara R Account Manager | Agent
Tara R
Account Manager | Agent
Kelly C Relationship Manager
Kelly C
Relationship Manager
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Chelsie F
Account Manager | Agent
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Victor G
Business Systems & Technology Manager | Agent
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Lilly D
Marketing Assistant

Financial Professionals

Melissa R Financial Advisor
Melissa R
Financial Advisor
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Courtney C
Financial Advisor
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Denise W
Financial Professional | Executive Assistant

Benefits Team

Rebecca F Director of Benefits | Medicare Agent
Rebecca F
Director of Benefits | Medicare Agent