BOSTON, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ramsey Partners, LLC, a specialty bank consulting firm, has moved its affiliation to John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN). Through Empire Financial Partners, an independent office of John Hancock Financial Network in Buffalo, NY, they will offer bank owned life insurance (BOLI) consulting resources to the entire network nationally, announced Peter Gordon, President of JHFN.
"We are excited to be able to offer this specialized knowledge and experience in working with banks and bank owned life insurance to the entire network of independent career firms," said Gordon.
According to Brian O'Mara, Managing Partner of Empire Financial Partners, John Ramsey's experience in the insurance business and keen insight into how to work effectively with banks will be a huge asset to the firm locally and to JHFN nationally.
"John has a unique set of skills and knowledge that will help our financial representatives throughout the country to develop relationships with community banks," added Rob Burgio, Associate Managing Partner.
Ramsey Partners, LLC was founded in February 2001 by John C. Ramsey, Esq. to serve the community bank marketplace. With 24 years of experience, Ramsey is a seasoned financial services professional who has been recognized throughout his career for building highly successful insurance and financial services firms. A graduate of New York Law School, Ramsey also has prior experience with JHFN as the manager of the Youngstown, OH office from 1997 to 2001.
"At Ramsey Partners, we view community bankers and local financial services firms, such as Empire Financial Partners, as cornerstones to serving the financial needs of individuals and small businesses. We are excited for this opportunity to support both groups in growing and serving their clients," said Ramsey.
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