Stephen Grey

Helping Families Build Legacies

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. We are trained professionals 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 our Web site as a resource, and do not hesitate to contact us for additional information or to schedule a meeting. Thank you for your interest. 

Stephen M. Grey 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 CT, FL, MA, MN, NC, NJ, NY, & VA.  No insurance business may be conducted outside the referenced.

Stephen M. Grey, Registered Representative offering securities in the states of CT, FL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT through NYLIFE Securities LLC., Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency.  No securities business may be conducted outside the states referenced. 

Grey Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC, or its affiliates.

Stephen M. Grey is also separately registered as an investment adviser representative ("IAR"), under Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, offering advisory services in the state(s) of (CT, FL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT.  As such, these services are strictly intended for individuals residing in CT, FL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT.

Stephen M. Grey is licensed to offer mutual funds and variable products. Market Watch information is provided for informational purposes and is not considered an offering of securities.

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