Brent Kessler, CLTC, entered his career in financial services as an agent with The Kessler Agency of New England Financial upon graduating from Rutgers University in 1993. The following year, he won Rookie of the Year honors. After three years as a registered representative with New England Securities, he was promoted to Disability manager.

As principal of F. P. Kessler, Jr. & Associates, Brent and his father, Phil, work together providing personal, customized financial services and products to many clients, including individuals and businesses. The two also lead a full-service retirement benefits administration team in servicing nearly $150 million in assets for over 125 clients.

Active in various professional and community organizations, Brent is a former board director of the Syracuse Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (SAIFA). In 1998, he received SAIFA’s Donald Murphy Award for professionalism, business achievements and community service. Brent is a member of the American Funds All-American Team. He served on the American Heart Association’s Heart Ball Committee and formerly held a board position with Huntington Family Centers for six years. Brent holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics and history from Rutgers University where he played lacrosse for.