Gary Phelps
Gary Phelps, CLTC

Financial Services Professional

As with most other things in life, the key to achieving your long-term financial objectives is planning. Your goal may be to fund your children’s college education, protect your family during your working years, or guarantee your own retirement security. These things won’t happen by accident. It’s important to determine what you’d like to achieve financially and then map out a strategy that will help you meet those goals. The good news is that it’s never too late to start.




Of course, planning your financial future can be intimidating. Luckily, you don't have to do it alone. As a New York Life Insurance agent, and a Registered Representative of NYLIFE Securities LLC, in the Central California General Office, I am a trained professional who can help you identify your financial needs and then determine which insurance and financial products can best help you meet your objectives.




Please use my Web site as a resource, and do not hesitate to contact me for additional information or to schedule a meeting. Thank you for your interest. 





Gary Phelps is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of CA (CA Ins.. Lic. # OF64830) and NY. No insurance business may be conducted outside these states referenced.



Gary Phelps is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker-dealer, a licensed insurance agency, 7112 N. Fresno Street, Suite 300, Fresno, CA  93720, (209) 658-2143. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the state of CA. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific state referenced.




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