One year after graduating Villanova University with a degree in Economics, Denis began his career in the financial services industry in 1971. He was recruited by Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company to enter their Sales Management Training Program, and after enjoying some early success in sales, he was promoted to the position of Agency Sales manager in 1974, and later to Associate General Agent. Recognizing the importance of professional education, Denis earned the CLU designation at the age of 25, and several years later he added the ChFC designation to his credentials in the first year of its availability. Over the years, Denis has served in leadership positions for several local industry organizations as President of the Nassau Life Underwriters Assn., the Nassau Chapter of CLU & ChFC, and the Long Island Generals Agents and Managers Assn.
In 1986, he joined MassMutual as Associate General Agent and in 1990 he was appointed one of only nine Brokerage Directors nationally in a pilot program for the company. Prior to this time, MassMutual products were sold exclusively through full-time associates, and this new distribution channel has been responsible for a large percentage of the company’s growth over the last 30 years.
In addition to his responsibilities as Brokerage Director, Denis continues to maintain an active practice of servicing his clients’ financial security needs.
He believes that by being actively involved with his own clients allows him to be better connected and empathetic to the needs of the brokers he serves.
A life-long resident of Long Island, Denis enjoys boating and entertaining family and friends at his home in his spare time. Additionally, he enjoys music and attending concerts, and is an avid sports fan who follows several NY teams as well as those of his alma mater.
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