As a financial advisor, Phil specializes in executive benefits, business
succession & exit planning, estate planning, and life insurance.
Executive Benefits
Business Succession & Exit Planning
Estate Planning
Life Insurance
As a financial advisor, Phil specializes in executive benefits, business succession & exit planning, estate planning, and life insurance.
With 20+ years of experience, Phil advises individuals and businesses on a variety of decisions aimed at mitigating risk and enhancing business value. He is dedicated to fostering long-term client relationships and delivering ongoing support through clear and transparent communication.
Phil is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).
Phil’s exemplary performance has earned him invitations to the MassMutual Blue Chip Conferences and Leaders Conferences. He has qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table and Forum 400.
Phil earned his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport.
Phil has received the Michael J. McDermid Exemplary Person Award and has been named both Experienced Associate and Producer of the Year by Vision Financial Group.
Phil is highly engaged in his field, currently serving as a committee member for Mass Mutual AAX (Agents Association) and Business Council Member of Buffalo Prep. Previously, Phil was active with Finseca NY, where he he served as chair and a member of the Advisory Council and Advocacy Working Group. He also served as a board member for the Buffalo Society of Financial Services Professionals and is the past president and former board member of both the New York State and Buffalo Associations of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA).
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