Derek M. Giacomazzi

President – Managing Partner, RICP

Derek resides in California with his wife and two children. He maintains the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in his relationship with you, his client. Derek travels extensively to churches and organizations around the country, educating ministers on their unique clergy benefits and how they can be optimized with the right planning and tools. 

His 30 years’ experience as a Financial Advisor with his broker-dealer, now Equitable Advisors has an emphasis on Retirement planning with Churches, educators, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations.

During his 17 years’ experience as Divisional Vice President with Equitable Advisors-RBG.  He was responsible for hiring, training, developing, and mentoring financial professionals.

His Professional Sponsorships include:

  • Gold level sponsor for United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) Leadership Conference

  • CASBO member – Since 2005

  • ACSA Corporate Sponsor since 2014

Credentials

  • Retirement Benefits Specialist Tax Sheltered Plans, Equitable Advisors supplemental title

  • Retirement Income Certified Professional, RICP designation

  • Series 7,6,63,65 and 24 FINRA registrations

  • Wharton Certificate in Retirement Planning

  • California Insurance License #0B14963

  • Arkansas Insurance License #390570

 

The RICP® (Retirement Income Certified Professional®) designation is sought by financial services sales professionals whose focus includes clients planning for their retirement income. The designation’s required curriculum is administered by The American College in Bryn Mawr, PA, which is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The mark RICP® is the property of The American College and may be used only by individuals who have successfully completed the initial and ongoing certification requirements for this designation

  • California Insurance License #: OB14963

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