About us

About Viola Lucero and Rise Up Benefits Group, Chandler

Rise Up Benefits Group was founded on a simple belief: insurance should be personal. Today Rise Up Benefits Group helps individuals, families, seniors and businesses navigate health, Medicare, life and supplemental insurance with confidence, through exceptional service, community involvement and long-term relationships.

Viola Lucero, CLTC, founder of Rise Up Benefits Group
Founder

Viola Lucero, CLTC

Founder and Licensed Insurance Agent

Viola is a licensed agent who has been placing coverage for individuals and employer groups with an emphasis on building long-term relationships and excellent customer service. Her colleagues describe her as driven and resourceful, someone who always puts her clients' needs and budgets first.

She focuses on education, making sure every client knows what they have, how to use it, and what it covers. She works with people who need help navigating healthcare, and with employers who care about their employees and want to offer benefits but sometimes think they can't afford to. She fixes that.

Viola was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has lived in Nevada, Illinois, Maryland and California before making Arizona home. She holds a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources and a concentration in Communication from the University of New Mexico. She has two children who make her a better person every day, and she enjoys meeting new people, helping others, traveling, movies and always learning.

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Our story

Insurance should be personal

After years in the insurance industry, founder Viola Lucero recognized the need for a more client-focused approach built on trust, education and personalized guidance. What began as a passion for helping individuals and families has grown into a mission-driven agency serving clients across multiple states from its office in Chandler.

Today Rise Up Benefits Group helps individuals, families, seniors and businesses navigate health, Medicare, life and supplemental insurance with confidence, through exceptional service, community involvement and long-term relationships.

Ribbon cutting at the Rise Up Benefits Group office in ChandlerNeighbors and clients at the Rise Up office grand openingViola walking clients through their plan options at home
Mission

Why we do this

To empower individuals, families, seniors, caregivers, and businesses through education, advocacy, community resources, and personalized benefit solutions, building lasting relationships through trusted guidance, compassionate support, and meaningful connections.

Vision

Where we are headed

To be the first place people turn when they need guidance, resources, protection, or legacy planning, creating stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures through education, advocacy, and trusted support.

Core values

What RISE stands for

  • R
    Relationship first

    Build trust with clients, teammates and community partners.

  • I
    Integrity always

    Do the right thing with honesty, accountability and professionalism.

  • S
    Service with excellence

    Lead by educating, serving and creating meaningful impact.

  • E
    Empowering through education

    Commit to continuous learning, innovation and personal development.

The team

The people who pick up the phone

Viola Lucero, Founder and Licensed Insurance Agent

Viola Lucero, CLTC

Founder and Licensed Insurance Agent

Jacob Otero, Life Insurance Agent

Jacob Otero

Life Insurance Agent

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How we work

Education first, every time

  1. 1

    Tell us about you

    Your doctors, prescriptions, budget, work and family situation. We ask the right questions first, so the comparison is about you, not a brochure.

  2. 2

    We compare your options

    We work with major insurance companies, so we can lay plans side by side and look for every discount you could be eligible for.

  3. 3

    You understand it before you choose

    You will know what you have, how to use it, and what it covers. Plain English, no pressure, and the decision is always yours.

  4. 4

    We stay with you

    A yearly review as plans change, help with claims and questions all year, and a real person who picks up the phone.

About Rise Up: common questions

Who owns Rise Up Benefits Group?

Rise Up Benefits Group was founded by Viola Lucero, CLTC, a licensed insurance agent based in Chandler, Arizona.

What does CLTC mean?

CLTC stands for Certified in Long-Term Care, a professional designation for advisors who have completed training in long-term care planning.

Is Rise Up Benefits Group tied to one insurance company?

No. Rise Up is an independent agency that works with major insurance companies, so we can compare options rather than sell one company's plans.

We speak insurance, so you don't have to.

Book a free, no-pressure review with Viola in Chandler, by phone or by video. Bring your questions; leave with answers.

2160 North Alma School Road, Suite 102, Chandler, AZ 85224 · (480) 300-5776