About Louie
Lou Hoop is a Medicare & Social Security specialst based in Brentwood, TN. A 1982 graduate of Vanderbilt University, Lou specializes in assisting business in employee benefit design and brokerages services. He also provides Medicare education planning services to individuals and employers.
Education
Bachelor's degree
Licenses
Life
Accident & Health
Medicare Supplement
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans
IBF Designations
CSS™
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Certified Social Security & Medicare Specialist
Social Security optimization, Medicare enrollment, and benefits planning.
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