Her Story
About Marin L.
Marin Thomason is a licensed Medicare Advisor with Fidelity Investments and a seasoned financial services and insurance professional with more than 18 years of experience in sales, client relationship management, and benefits consulting. Holding Health and Life Insurance licenses as well as FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, she specializes in helping individuals navigate Medicare, retirement planning, and insurance solutions with confidence. Her expertise lies in simplifying complex financial and healthcare decisions, enabling clients to make informed choices that align with their goals and circumstances.
Throughout her career, Marin has built a reputation for exceptional customer service, consultative problem-solving, and a client-first approach. Before joining Fidelity Investments, she spent more than a decade advising Medicare beneficiaries through organizations including Willis Towers Watson and eHealth, consistently earning recognition as a top producer and trusted advisor. Her experience spans healthcare benefits, retirement planning, annuity services, and strategic relationship management, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the financial and insurance landscape.
Marin’s professional journey reflects resilience, determination, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Beginning her career in direct sales and business development, she developed the relationship-building skills that continue to define her success today. She believes that listening is the foundation of meaningful client relationships and is passionate about helping people find solutions that improve their financial security and peace of mind. Through every stage of her career, Marin has remained dedicated to serving others with integrity, empathy, and expertise.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Marin L.
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to deeply understanding the formula of a sale and putting my trust in the law of averages. I firmly believe that if you work the full day, maintain a positive mindset, and follow a consistent process, the results will absolutely follow.
Growing up in a low-income background, I had to become creative and resourceful early on. While college wasn't in the cards for me out of high school, I learned how to provide for myself and forge my own path. At 19, I was fortunate to land my first business-to-business, door-to-door sales job. Under the guidance of an incredible mentor, I mastered the foundational elements required to have a highly productive and successful day in the field.
While I value formal education, I truly believe that the most vital professional skills are forged through real-world experience. Core competencies like active listening and relationship-building can only be fully developed on the job. At the end of the day, listening closely to your customers so you can genuinely solve their problems is what matters most.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received was to follow the eight steps to success, and your results will be predictable. It works:
1.Have a positive attitude
2.Be on time
3.Be prepared
4.Work a full day
5.Work your territory correctly
6.Maintain your positive attitude
7.Understand your opportunity
8.Take control.
The 8th step is the one you want to use on all the other steps.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be resilient, and never let anyone else dictate your worth. I’ve learned that having high levels of achievement can sometimes invite pushback. You need to be aware of it and you also need to overcome. The key to understanding is to realize it’s a reflection of their limitations, not yours—let it go and keep delivering results. The best professional advice I ever received from a mentor was to view discomfort as a green light. When a situation feels uncomfortable, that is exactly when you need to push through, step out of your comfort zone. This can bring tremendous growth and opportunity.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest opportunity is being consistent. This proves the process works. Consistency is very loud. When you execute the same system and deliver results day in and day out, success becomes a habit that sets the pace for everyone else. Ultimately, our biggest obstacle is ourselves. Maintaining a positive attitude throughout the day is a choice, and it is your most powerful tool for achievement. Overcoming the self doubt and negative thoughts are crucial to achieving this goal.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Demonstrating patience and kindness, following through with commitments, show up when I have the opportunity to serve. Bring love and acceptance to my interactions. Show courage, and overcome. Remain consistent.
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