Brian Parmelee

Brian Parmelee helps lead the Risk Management team. He partners with over 350 financial planners and advisors to provide support and in-depth analysis on both current insurance holdings, as well as prospective opportunities across all 50 states. Using his vast knowledge of the current life insurance landscape and tax environment, Brian is able to provide both simple and complex solutions to assist in achieving a wide array of client goals and needs. Brian began his career as an intern at the financial advising firm, Waddell & Reed, in Hamden, CT where he worked his way up to Practice Manager. He then earned his master’s degree with a concentration in Finance from the University of New Haven. After continuing his education, he joined Barnum in 2012 and during this time, he developed the Sales Desk for the company, worked as the “quick response” unit for Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Disability Insurance, Annuities, and Investment products, as well as reaching his current role as Vice President of Risk Management