New York Life Financial Professional

Planning a life of purpose, security, and legacy.

Personalized financial guidance for families, professionals, and business owners — built on the strength of 180 years of New York Life heritage.

Trusted by families across Central Florida
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Years of New York Life heritage
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Founded in New York City
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Industry-leading financial strength
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Client-first, mutual ownership
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About

A consultative approach to your financial future.

As a licensed Financial Professional at New York Life, my mission is to guide individuals, families, and business owners through each stage of life by developing tailored strategies for life insurance, retirement planning, and wealth protection.

Every person's financial journey is unique. I take the time to truly get to know your goals, values, and concerns — then build a plan designed to evolve with you.

Personalized strategies, not products
Comprehensive planning approach
Ongoing reviews and guidance
180+ years of company heritage
Services

Guidance and solutions across every life stage.

From protecting your family to building lasting wealth and continuing your business — I provide tailored strategies in the areas that matter most.

01

Life Insurance

Term, whole life and long-term care coverage to protect what matters most.

  • Term Life
  • Whole Life
  • Long-Term Care
  • Individual Disability
02

Investments & Annuities

Strategies designed to grow and preserve wealth across every life stage.

  • Annuities
  • Wealth Management
  • Retirement Planning
03

Education Planning

529 college savings plans that prepare the next generation for opportunity.

  • 529 Plans
  • Education Funding
  • Goal-Based Saving
04

Estate Planning

Thoughtful planning to preserve your legacy and provide for loved ones.

  • Wealth Transfer
  • Trust Strategies
  • Legacy Planning
05

Small Business

Tailored protection for owners, partners and the people who power your business.

  • Key Person Insurance
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Business Continuation
06

Holistic Protection

A complete, consultative strategy aligned with your goals, values and concerns.

  • Full Needs Analysis
  • Ongoing Reviews
  • Personal Guidance
Our Approach

Built on listening, trust, and continuous care.

Real financial planning isn't a single meeting — it's a relationship. Here's how we work together.

Step 01

Discover

We explore your goals, family, business, and what financial security truly means to you.

Step 02

Design

I build a strategy tailored to your unique situation — never a one-size-fits-all template.

Step 03

Implement

We put the right protection, savings, and growth vehicles in place with full transparency.

Step 04

Review & Evolve

Your life will change — and we'll review and refine your plan together, year after year.

Life's Milestones

Plans for the moments that matter most.

Family
Family
Protecting the ones you love
Education
Education
Investing in tomorrow's potential
Retirement
Retirement
Designing your next chapter
Business
Business
Securing your life's work
FAQ

Questions, answered.

A few of the things clients most often ask before we begin.

We begin with a complimentary discovery conversation — by phone, video, or in person. I take time to understand your goals, family, and concerns before recommending any strategy.

Not at all. I work with individuals, families, and business owners at every stage of their financial journey. Whether you're starting your first policy or refining a multi-generational plan, my approach is the same: personal, patient, and tailored.

Founded in 1845, New York Life is one of the largest mutual life insurance companies in the United States with industry-leading financial strength ratings. As a mutual company, we answer to policy owners — not shareholders.

Life changes — and your plan should too. I recommend a comprehensive review at least once a year, along with check-ins whenever there's a major life event such as a marriage, child, home purchase, or business milestone.

Yes. Many of my clients are entrepreneurs and small business owners. I help coordinate personal coverage with business strategies like key person insurance and buy-sell agreements.

Take the first step

Ready to build a plan that lasts a lifetime?

Let's start with a complimentary, no-obligation conversation about your goals — and how we can work together to achieve them.

Contact

Let's plan your next chapter, together.

Reach out for a complimentary, no-obligation conversation. I'll listen first — and offer guidance tailored to your goals.

Phone
(484) 577-1211
Email
dstephanides@ft.newyorklife.com
Office
495 N Keller Rd, Unit 150
Maitland, FL 32751

Your information is kept confidential and never shared.