Leadership

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Stephen Grossman

Chief Executive Officer

CLU®, LUTCF®

Professional Story

Insurance Strategies, Investment Strategies (Reg. Reps Only)

English

Stephen Grossman, CLU, LUTCF has over 32 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. He is a General Agent of MassMutual Metro New York, a general agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual, Springfield, MA 01111-0001), a financial services firm, serving individuals in the New York Metropolitan area.

MassMutual Metro New York has approximately 100 full time financial professionals , 1,000 brokers and a staff of 15. MassMutual Metro New York manages and services over 13,862 policyholders and had 250+ billion in assets serviced as of 12/31/21.  His licenses include life and health, P&C, and FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, 26, 65 and 63.

Stephen Grossman joined the Financial Services industry in 1991. His past employment includes the below listed companies and accomplishments:

  • 1991 Prudential – Financial Service Representative – Queens, NY
  • Qualified for conference each year and reported 100+ lives each year
  • Disability Rookie of The Year
  • 1995 Prudential – Promoted to Sales Manager - Queens, NY
  • Built a scratch unit and qualified for the President’s citation as a top 10 Sales Manager
  • Appointed to run a failing district office in Westchester, NY and ended the year #1 Sales Manager winning the prestigious President’s Trophy
  • 1997 Prudential – Promoted to Managing Director – Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 2001 Penn Mutual – General Agent – New York, NY

  Numerous achievements such as chairman’s trophy and #1   agency,

  • 2008 MassMutual – General Agent - New York, NY

  Developed a scratch agency into a GAMA Master Agency.   Awarded 9 Chairman’s bowls:

  • 4 Gold, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2021
  • 3 Silver, 2009, 2020, 2022
  • 2 Bronze 2012, 2013
  • 5 Crystal Achievement awards, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2021
  • Burvin E. Pugh Agency Building Award.
  • FINSECA Master Agency Award, 2022 and 2023
  • Net Field Force Award years, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018

Stephen holds the Chartered Life Underwriter, CLU and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow, LUTCF designations.

Stephen has a passion for competitive marathon running and ironman competitions, consistently finishing in the top of his age group. He has completed the Boston Marathon and 9 full ironman races with a personal best 2:58 marathon and 10:30 Ironman.

Stephen was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He currently resides in New York, NY with his wife Marnie, two children Maya and Noah, and their dog Bonnie.

Stephen L. Grossman is a registered principal and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC OSJ: One Penn Plaza 250 West 34th street, Suite 2035 New York, NY 10119 (212) 736-2001.

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Jim Fay

President

CLU®, ChFC®

Professional Story

Insurance Strategies, Investment Strategies (Reg. Reps Only)

English

Jim Fay, CLU, ChFC, is an accomplished financial services executive with over three decades of experience in the industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from St. John’s University, graduating in May 1988, and has since cultivated a highly regarded career defined by consistent achievement and growth.

Career Journey: Jim began his career in 1988 as a Financial Advisor with Shore Road, and office of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. His early talent and dedication quickly became evident as he achieved Leaders Conference recognition for four consecutive years, signaling his expertise and commitment to client success. This early success led to a promotion to Sales Manager in 1993, where he qualified for eight Management Conferences, further establishing his leadership credentials. In 2000, Jim advanced to the role of Co-Managing Director of Shore Road, and office of Metropolitan Life agency, overseeing over 120 financial professionals. His leadership within the company was instrumental in steering the team toward significant achievements.

Professional Development and Certifications: As a dedicated student of the financial services field, Jim earned both the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations. He also holds multiple FINRA securities registrations, including Series 6, 63, 7, 9, 10, and 23, which have equipped him with the regulatory knowledge and expertise to help serve clients and lead teams effectively.

MassMutual Metro New York: In August 2010, Jim transitioned to MassMutual Metro New York, taking on the role of District Manager in Brooklyn, NY. Demonstrating exceptional team-building skills, he successfully expanded his unit from the ground up to include over 35 full-time agents in just three years. His outstanding performance during this period earned him Management Council qualifications each year. On January 1, 2014, Jim was promoted to General Agent of MassMutual Metro New York, partnering with current General Agent Stephen Grossman. Together, they have led the agency to new heights, guiding it through growth and significant recognition within the industry.

Awards and Recognitions*: Jim’s dedication and performance have been recognized through various industry honors. His notable achievements include Gold Bowl: 2016, 2021 Silver Bowl: 2020, 2022 Crystal Achievement: 2016, 2021. These awards underscore Jim’s commitment to excellence and his influential role in the financial services industry.

Personal Life: Residing in Staten Island, NY, Jim is a devoted family man. He and his wife, Marie, are parents to three children—Victoria, James, and Lauren—and grandparents to three granddaughters, Peyton, Madalena and Aria. Their family also includes three beloved dogs, Pebbles, BammBamm, and Ginger. Jim Fay’s career stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication, strategic vision, and passion for helping clients and colleagues achieve their financial goals.

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Agency officers are not officers of MassMutual.