Welcome to Training By Design Financial Agency

Protect today.
Build wealth.
Create a legacy.

Financial strategies built around what matters most: your family, your freedom, and your future. Discover a more intentional approach to financial confidence.

Our insurance carriers and product partners

Our Impact in Action: 126 licensed agents, 49 states licensed, 4,327 families protected
Our expertise

Solutions for every stage of life.

From the first policy to retirement planning, our goal is to make important financial conversations easier to navigate.

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Fixed Indexed Annuities

Explore retirement accumulation and income options.

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Free resources

Two guides from our founders.

Start with a complimentary planning kit from Leslie or Lance, then book a conversation when you are ready.

Leslie Darrington

Homeowner Protection Blueprint

Learn the 5-Step Homeowner Clarity Method, a simple process for seeing what protects the property, what protects the lender, and what protects your family to keep the home.

Get the free Blueprint
Lance Christmas

Retirement Playbook

A free playbook from Coach Christmas on retirement income planning for busy professionals.

Get the free Playbook
A message from our founders

Get to know the people behind the mission.

Founders' welcome film

Built on purpose.
Focused on people.

Meet Lance Christmas and Leslie Darrington and discover why they founded Training By Design Financial Agency.

Meet the leadership

Two founders. One shared vision.

Real relationships, practical education, and guidance designed around your goals.

Lance Christmas

Lance Christmas

Co-Founder · Executive Broker

Navy veteran, longtime real estate professional, coach, and financial services leader.

Meet Lance →
Leslie Darrington

Leslie Darrington

Co-Founder · Broker

Financial educator, mentor, and Certified Field Trainer passionate about helping families plan with confidence.

Meet Leslie →
What clients say about us

Clear answers matter.
Feeling heard matters too.

“Meeting with Leslie was truly an eye-opening experience. She taught me things about money and insurance that I had never learned before…having her in my corner has given me greater confidence and peace of mind about my financial future.”

Cottie Bondurant— Cottie Bondurant, Mom & first-time entrepreneur

“You are such a wealth of knowledge, and I really appreciate all of your help and guidance throughout this process.”

— Deborah Haywood, Beauty specialist

“Leslie was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely took the time to make sure I understood my coverage and options.”

Deborah Price— Deborah Price, Freelancer

01 / Protect

Secure what matters.

Build a foundation around the people you love.

02 / Grow

Plan with purpose.

Explore options for accumulation and retirement income.

03 / Legacy

Think generations ahead.

Make today’s decisions part of a bigger story.

Your future starts with a conversation

Let’s design your next chapter.

Explore strategies tailored to your goals and priorities.

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