Title: Chief Executive Officer and Financial Services Consultant
Company: Semper Salutaris
Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Philip G. Ferraro III, chief executive officer and financial services consultant at Semper Salutaris, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners for dedication, achievements, and leadership in finance.
Mr. Ferraro has established a successful career in financial services, specializing in financial advising, integrity, transparency, and helping people break down their financial questions and problems. He excels at identifying priorities and guiding clients on how to accomplish them, while also focusing on mentoring, relationship building, and networking. He has excelled as chief executive officer and financial services consultant at Semper Salutaris since 2022, and president and chief executive officer of Dedicated Insurance Strategies in 2023. His prior experience includes serving as a financial adviser and consultant at America’s Retirement Headquarters from 2021 to 2022, field director and financial adviser at Wealth Strategies Financial Group from 2018 to 2021, financial planner, investment adviser, and registered representative at MassMutual Great Lakes from 2016 to 2018, and investment adviser and registered representative at MetLife from 2014 to 2016. Before transitioning into financial services, he worked as a maintenance electrician at Tecomet Inc. from 2014 to 2015, a merchandiser for Blue Bell Creameries in 2013, and served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001 to 2013.
As an advisory member at the University of Michigan Athletic Career Center, Mr. Ferraro focuses on creating opportunities for student-athletes by facilitating internships with local companies. Leveraging his network of executives and business owners, he helps these students gain practical experience through special projects, even when full-time internships are not available. Additionally, he assists in enhancing their resumes and overall career prospects, ensuring they are well-prepared for their professional futures. Additionally, Dedicated Insurance Strategies was established to complement the services offered by Semper Salutaris while remaining independent. The agency’s primary goal is to provide a broader range of services, starting with Medicare offerings, and to extend these services to a wider client base. Currently, the agency is actively developing a seminar aimed at individuals aged 64 and older who are preparing to enroll in Medicare. He also serves as a founding member of the University of Michigan Athletic Career Center Advisory Board, a role he has held since 2019.
Mr. Ferraro’s accomplishments include graduating at the top of his class in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was awarded numerous honors, including the Presidential Unit Citation, the Naval Unit Commendation with two stars, and the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation. His service accolades also include the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with two stars, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one star, the Iraqi Campaign Medal with three stars, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for Iraq. He was further recognized with the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with four stars, three Letters of Appreciation, a Certificate of Appreciation, a Certificate of Commendation, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization International Security Assistance Force Medal. Additionally, he received a Meritorious Mast and was honored as Marine of the Quarter for his unit.
Mr. Ferraro attributes his success to persistence, recognizing its critical role in an industry where the financial services sector experiences an attrition rate of about 92% in the first year. In the coming years, he envisions developing his business organically by seeking individuals who share his passion for serving others, rather than those solely motivated by quick financial gain. His aim is to build a sustainable enterprise that rewards commitment to service and ensures that everyone interacting with his organization feels confident in the service provided, knowing it is transparent and upholds the highest standards of integrity. In addition to growing his team, he is actively working toward establishing a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing financial literacy and support services within the community, further solidifying his commitment to helping others.
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