Our Partners
 Andrew S. Bluestone, CFP
Managing Partner Phone:973-417-6880
Fax:973-359-8822
E-mail: abluestone@sbgroup.com
Andrew S. Bluestone has many attributes and assets as a high level CEO in financial services. As President of Selective Benefits Group, Andrew has built a company dedicated to corporate retirement plan consulting and 401(k) and 403(b) plan management services for business owners, professionals, and individual plan participants. As a Certified Financial Planner he has over 30 years of experience in the insurance, investment and financial services industries. Andrew shares his experience in solving the challenges of plan implementation, communication and administration. His success in the retirement industry as both an investment advisor and industry transformer have guided the evolution of Selective Benefits Group's newest venture, theXperience™. Through unique interactive enrollment meetings, theXperience™ creates exceptional client relationships, nurturing the employer/employee connection and offering a systemized process to engage participants - resulting in the overall success of the plan. Andrew completed the President's Program in Leadership from the Harvard School of Business with an Alumni status. He is a member of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Board of Advisors, member and past Chapter Chairman of New Jersey Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) where he was awarded the international recognition of YPO Legacy for Leadership. Andrew has published numerous articles in trade publications and a frequent speaker at industry association and other events. His licenses include life, health and FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, and 63. Andrew is an Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and investment advisory services through Ameritas Investment Corp. (AIC). Andrew earned his bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from Hofstra University and graduated from the College of Financial Planning. He resides in Morris County, New Jersey with his family.
 Richard L. Brown
Partner Phone:201-962-7237
Fax:201-961-6861
Mobile Phone:201-245-8172
E-mail: rbrown@sbgroup.com
Richard L. Brown is a seasoned executive with broad experiences in all aspects of corporate operations and financial management. As a professional operator he brings the tenacity of running a multifaceted business to the required details for running a financial services business. Previously, Rich was the CEO of KEM Manufacturing Co. Inc. Through his carreer, while part of the management team, he held supervisory roles in finance, human resources, and in early 1989 Rich was promoted to President and CEO of the company. While at the helm, Rich guided the company to a tenfold sales growth and an enterprise that had approximately $40 million in revenue and a staff exceeding 300 people. Finally in 2005 KEM Manufacturing was sold. His insurance and securities career started in 2006. Rich had always liked the Human Resources side of his corporate life. He played an active role with employee benefit plans and various insurance programs. When his long time insurance broker, Andy Bluestone, asked him to join Selective Benefits Group in operations it was a natural transition. After a year in operations Rich migrated over to the production side of the business and obtained his insurance and securities Licenses. Rich now holds Life, Health and FINRA series 7, 63 and 24 licenses. He is contracted to conduct business throughout the United States with most major insurance carriers and is a Registered Representative of Ameritas Investment Corp. Rich graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in Selected Studies in law. He is a past member of the New Jersey Chapter of YPO (Young Presidents Organization) and Automotive Presidents Councils. He has sat on various boards including the River Road Improvement Corporation , a community redevelopment board in Fairlawn, New Jersey and the Endowment Foundation of North Jersey. Rich is a native of New Jersey, has two college aged children, currently resides in Allendale, New Jersey, and enjoys sailing and skiing in his free time.
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