Thomas J. Fanning, Sr.

Managing Partner

Thomas Fanning, Jr.

Partner

Thomas J. Fanning, Sr.

Managing Partner

Thomas Fanning, Jr.

Partner

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    • Thomas Fanning Jr. (Partner)

    Thomas joined Heritage Strategies LLC in 2011 as an Associate and eventually was named Partner in 2016. Mr. Fanning’s focus is on Estate, Business, Charitable and Life Insurance Planning for affluent families. His active roles include those from new business development to all facets of structuring and ongoing management of the Planning process for clients. In addition, Mr. Fanning works closely with the Partners at Heritage to formulate and execute the firm’s long-term vision to ensure its clients continue to receive an unparalleled experience.

    Prior to joining Heritage Strategies LLC, Mr. Fanning launched his professional career as a Financial Advisor with UBS Financial Services, Inc. During his time at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Fanning provided financial and wealth management advice and services.

    Mr. Fanning graduated from Fairfield University, Dolan School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in Finance with a concentration in Economics. Mr. Fanning holds various licenses which include Life, Accident & Health Insurance, Variable Life Insurance & Annuities, Property & Casualty Insurance, General Securities Representative (Series 7) and Investment Advisor Representative (Series 66).

    Thomas Fanning Sr.
    (Managing Partner)

    Mr. Fanning originally founded Heritage Strategies in 2009 and is recognized as an expert in the field of estate, business succession and life insurance planning for the ultra-affluent with over 35 years of experience

    Mr. Fanning began his career within the I.F.D. division of CIGNA, a $60 billion financial services leader. Recognizing that his high net worth clientele desired more sophisticated and focused planning, Mr. Fanning partnered with two former CIGNA colleagues in 1990 and established one of the top national life insurance brokerage firms in the country representing some of America's most prominent families.

    In 2002, Mr. Fanning's former partnership was acquired by National Financial Partners (NFP), a NYSE listed company, where he remained as President until reacquiring his practice and establishing Heritage Strategies LLC in 2009. Subsequently, Heritage Strategies LLC became one of 155 member firms of M Financial Group (www.mfin.com). M Financial Group is one of the nation’s leading financial service institutions owning their own reinsurance company while simultaneously partnering with top carriers in the life insurance industry.

    Mr. Fanning is also a Founder and Director of Gold Coast Bank and most recently acquired the Franchise rights to PDQ (www.eatpdq.com) for the majority of the Tri-State area.

    In addition, Mr. Fanning serves as Chair of the Charles F. Dolan School of Business Advisory Council at Fairfield University and Vice Chairman of the Foundation Board of St. Francis Hospital.

    Thomas Fanning Jr. (Partner)

    Thomas joined Heritage Strategies LLC in 2011 as an Associate and eventually was named Partner in 2016. Mr. Fanning’s focus is on Estate, Business, Charitable and Life Insurance Planning for affluent families. His active roles include those from new business development to all facets of structuring and ongoing management of the Planning process for clients. In addition, Mr. Fanning works closely with the Partners at Heritage to formulate and execute the firm’s long-term vision to ensure its clients continue to receive an unparalleled experience.

    Prior to joining Heritage Strategies LLC, Mr. Fanning launched his professional career as a Financial Advisor with UBS Financial Services, Inc. During his time at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Fanning provided financial and wealth management advice and services.

    Mr. Fanning graduated from Fairfield University, Dolan School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in Finance with a concentration in Economics. Mr. Fanning holds various licenses which include Life, Accident & Health Insurance, Variable Life Insurance & Annuities, Property & Casualty Insurance, General Securities Representative (Series 7) and Investment Advisor Representative (Series 66).

    Thomas Fanning Sr.
    (Managing Partner)

    Mr. Fanning originally founded Heritage Strategies in 2009 and is recognized as an expert in the field of estate, business succession and life insurance planning for the ultra-affluent with over 35 years of experience

    Mr. Fanning began his career within the I.F.D. division of CIGNA, a $60 billion financial services leader. Recognizing that his high net worth clientele desired more sophisticated and focused planning, Mr. Fanning partnered with two former CIGNA colleagues in 1990 and established one of the top national life insurance brokerage firms in the country representing some of America's most prominent families.

    In 2002, Mr. Fanning's former partnership was acquired by National Financial Partners (NFP), a NYSE listed company, where he remained as President until reacquiring his practice and establishing Heritage Strategies LLC in 2009. Subsequently, Heritage Strategies LLC became one of 155 member firms of M Financial Group (www.mfin.com). M Financial Group is one of the nation’s leading financial service institutions owning their own reinsurance company while simultaneously partnering with top carriers in the life insurance industry.

    Mr. Fanning is also a Founder and Director of Gold Coast Bank and most recently acquired the Franchise rights to PDQ (www.eatpdq.com) for the majority of the Tri-State area.

    In addition, Mr. Fanning serves as Chair of the Charles F. Dolan School of Business Advisory Council at Fairfield University and Vice Chairman of the Foundation Board of St. Francis Hospital.