Elaine spent 34+ years working for the Social Security Administration. She was consistently promoted during this time, ultimately working in 11 different offices throughout many of the southeastern states of the country. Following her retirement from government services in March of 2019, Elaine started her own independent consulting firm, Social Security by Elaine. Due to her deep understanding of SSA laws and regulations combined with a genuine passion to help individuals make an informed decision regarding this significant asset in retirement. Elaine has earned an elite national reputation as one of the top specialists in her field. After 11 years of professional success and challenges to keep up with demand for her expertise, Elaine selected a business partner to join her firm and together they launched Social Security Informed in June of 2021.