Gail O'Donnell

Part of Power Corp. of Canada, First Variable Life Insurance Co. is a company that offers life insurance products. The company is based in Oakbrook, IL. First Variable Life Insurance was acquired by Irish Life Assurance Plc on May 01, 1994 for $51.15 million.

Founded by Lee Bodenhamer, Meridian Management Co., is a registered investment advisor located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1977 as a subsidiary of First Variable Life Insurance Co. and became an independent firm in 1983. They are also known as Meridian Investment Advisors. Meridian manages discretionary equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolios using individual securities and/or no-load mutual funds. Their clients include endowments, foundations, company retirement plans, individuals, and high net-worth families.