How We Work
Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.
Thomas Durkin, ChFC®, CLU®, CLTC
Financial Service Executive | Registered Representative
Since 1987, Thomas has been a Financial Services Executive in the financial services industry. He works with individuals and their families, small business owners, and business executives, providing each with objective...
Brian Parmelee
Vice President, Risk Management
Jeremy Hus
Vice President, Financial Planning
Recognizing the transformation in the financial services industry as it evolved from transaction-based to holistic financial planning, Jeremy developed Barnum Financial Group’s initiative to provide comprehensive advice and...
John Foreman
Vice President, Investments
John works with us to develop and implement investment strategies tailored to meet each client’s personal needs, opportunities and goals. John earned an undergraduate degree in economics from Hartwick College and a MBA with a...
Kathleen A. Cassidy, J.D.*
Vice President, Advanced Markets
Kate provides case design support in the areas of estate and business planning helping to create sophisticated personalized strategies for individuals, families, and businesses. *Licensed but not practicing.
Matthew Teel
Brokerage Director
Matthew Teel is a highly valued resource in complex life, disability, and long term care insurance plan design and sales. His career has evolved from his roots as an intern at a major wire house to running his own financial advisory...