Take your career further with the backing of a Fortune 100 industry leader.

At New York Life, you can build your business on a foundation of strength, stability, and long-term financial leadership. As the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States,¹ with top financial strength ratings² and a long-standing presence in MDRT,³ we provide the resources, credibility, and flexibility to help you grow on your terms.

Whether you’re an established financial professional seeking more independence or exploring your next chapter, New York Life offers the opportunity to turn your experience into a business you own, backed by a company invested in your long-term success.

You’ll benefit from:

• A highly respected brand that opens doors and builds client trust

• Financial strength and stability that support long-term client relationships

• Access to a broad portfolio of solutions to meet diverse client needs

• Ongoing training, development, and a collaborative support network

• At New York Life, you can redefine your career with purpose, ownership, and the strength of a company built to last.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and expand your own book of business through new client acquisition

• Build relationships and guide clients through key financial decisions (retirement, protection, education planning)

• Offer tailored solutions across insurance and financial products

• Grow your knowledge and skills through specialized training and professional development

What Sets This Role Apart

• Training & Development: Structured onboarding, licensing support, coaching, and opportunities for professional credentials through The American College.

• Tools to Grow Your Career: Proven sales, prospecting, and marketing resources to help attract and retain clients.

• Comprehensive Solutions: Life insurance, annuities, long-term care, disability income insurance and investment products such as mutual funds⁴ through NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC)—to meet diverse client needs.

• Flexible Career Path: Pursue leadership, specialization, or advisory services with Eagle Strategies LLC.⁵

• Autonomy: Work from a New York Life office or independently while building your brand under New York Life or your own DBA.

Growth & Specialization: Build expertise in retirement planning,⁶ wealth advisory,⁷ estate planning, and business solutions.

• Advanced Support: Access specialized guidance for complex and high-net-worth planning strategies.

• Performance Rewards: Competitive incentives and recognition opportunities.

• Peer Network: Mentorship, study groups, and a collaborative professional community.

Compensation & Benefits

• You have the power to determine your own income with our commission-based compensation

• In 2024, the average income of our financial professionals under the N8 and N9 Agent’s Contract who met annual minimum sales production requirements was $120,555.⁸ Individual agent performance will determine your income.

• Benefits for eligible full-time agents include medical, dental, life and long-term disability coverages, 401(k) and pension.⁹

Take the Next Step

If you’re looking for a career with real impact supported by a company with a proud history and strong future, let’s start a conversation.

(New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity)

New York Life accepts applications for the Financial Professional position on an ongoing basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply

• Develop and nurture a diverse client base by identifying and engaging with potential clients in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls area.
• Guide clients through critical financial decisions, ensuring they feel confident and informed about their choices.
• Craft personalized financial strategies that align with clients' unique goals, utilizing a wide range of insurance and investment products.
• Stay informed and up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory changes to provide clients with the most relevant advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentors to enhance your skills and expand your professional network.
• Leverage New York Life's resources and brand reputation to build trust and credibility with clients.
• Conduct regular reviews of clients' financial plans to ensure they remain aligned with their evolving needs and objectives.

• Experience in financial planning or a related field, with a focus on client relationship management.
• Ability to develop and implement personalized financial strategies that align with clients' unique goals.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining a diverse client base, particularly in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls area.
• Strong communication skills to guide clients through critical financial decisions with clarity and confidence.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes to provide relevant and informed advice.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and mentors to enhance skills and expand professional networks.
• Experience in leveraging brand resources and reputation to build trust and credibility with clients.

New York Life is a Fortune 100 company with a long history of doing good. We have been in business for 180+ years, helping generations of Americans protect their families and attain their financial goals. As a mutual company, we are accountable only to our policyholders, not to Wall Street or outside investors. We are focused on the long-term success of clients.