Melissa Botley

I’m Melissa.  I’m a licensed insurance advisor here at Riverside.

I specialize in Life Insurance, Protection Planning, Long-Term Care, and Medicare — all the important things that help bring peace of mind to you and your family.

I’ve proudly been part of the Riverside Wealth Advisors team since January 2019. Before stepping into the world of financial planning and asset protection, I spent 7 years running a successful cleaning business — which means I’m no stranger to tackling big messes… paperwork included.

I now live in beautiful Palm City, Florida, after many wonderful years in Palatka. I’ve been married to my husband, Eric, for almost 30 years, and as a longtime chaplain’s wife, I’ve mastered the art of listening, supporting, and staying calm even when life gets… interesting. I’m also a proud mom to three amazing kids: Michael, Lauren, and Emily. My background includes over 20 years in administration and marketing, with experience in banking, credit card client services, and public relations for Eric’s home inspection business.

When I’m not helping clients protect what matters most, you’ll probably find me traveling, paddleboarding, or hunting down great food wherever I go. I’m a full-blown foodie who loves to cook, explore new cuisines, and flex my surprisingly fierce movie and TV trivia skills. If we’re talking insurance and a random movie quote slips out… just go with it.

As the wise Nacho Libre once declared, “It’s the BEST! I love it!”