Andrew Schaffel, CAP®, CLTC®, LUTCF®, FSCP®, REBC®, AEP®
President
Andrew entered the financial services industry in 2002 after graduating college. He earned the Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC®) designation in 2004. He went on to earn numerous designations through the American College such as the prestigious Chartered Adviser in Philanthropy (CAP®) and AEP®. Andrew has been the President of the local NAIFA chapter (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers) and currently is President elect of his local Estate Planning Council. He loves working with people. He enjoys traveling with his wife Nancy, playing golf and working with clients and his team at Crystal Clear Financial Group. He is a huge lover of animals and has 2 shih-Tsus Tzu's and 4 cats.
2024 Forbes Top Financial Securities Professional Best in State (NY)
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