Francis Spence, Agent with New York Life Insurance Company

06/08/2026

If you own a business, your estate plan has to do more than list who gets what. It needs to protect the company you’ve built, keep operations running smoothly if something happens to you, and give your family clarity instead of chaos. This article describes how the right trust can support privacy, continuity, and long-term planning for business owners. If you would like to explore how a trust can support your succession goals or safeguard your business for the future, let’s get together and walk through your options.

04/20/2026

When you die, your mortgage doesn’t die with you. Learn what happens to your home loan and how to protect your spouse or heirs.

03/20/2026

No matter how much you think you've covered all your bases preparing for retirement, something unexpected can always come up. Check out these 5 retirement blind spots to avoid and reach out if you want even more help.

When financially transitioning into retirement, consider these common income planning mistakes and how to avoid them.

03/02/2026

Money questions every couple should ask. Learn how honest financial conversations can reduce stress, prevent conflict and build shared goals.

Honest financial conversations can reduce stress, strengthen trust and help couples align long-term goals.

02/02/2026

Gen X faces rising costs, debt and family obligations. Discover the major obstacles to retirement readiness — and strategies to help overcome them

Gen X faces rising costs, debt and family obligations. Discover the major obstacles to retirement readiness — and how to overcome them.

01/19/2026

While whole life insurance is best known for offering lifetime protection and cash value growth,
New York Life has paid dividends to participating eligible policy owners since 1854. What’s more, our 2026 dividend will be the largest ever declared by our company.

Reach out to me today, and let’s talk about the power of dividends.

New York Life announces that the company will pay an estimated $2.78 billion in dividends to eligible participating policy owners in 2026 — the largest dividend payout in New York Life’s 180-year history and its 172nd consecutive annual dividend.

12/26/2025

When it comes to something important, you always want to work with the best. And according to Money, that’s exactly what New York Life Insurance Company is. With our financial strength, comprehensive coverage, and customizable benefits. Let’s talk about it together.
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12/22/2025

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your financial goals, review your progress, and set a strong foundation for the year ahead. Whether it’s budgeting, retirement planning, or investment strategy—an end-of-year check-in can make all the difference.
Let’s make sure you’re on track.
Reach out to me and I can help.

12/01/2025

Secure your family's future with whole life insurance by New York Life. Our policies offer guaranteed death benefit, cash value growth, and level premiums to give you peace of mind, even during uncertain times.

Whole life insurance offers cash value over time. Learn about securing whole life insurance from New York Life, a policy which can be customized to your needs.

11/24/2025

Even business owners who recognize the need for a succession strategy often don’t know where to start. Here is a high-level roadmap to help set the wheels in motion.

A business succession plan starts with exploring your options and learning who might be interested in taking over.