After holding a position in computer industry sales he entered the financial services industry as a Futures and Options broker in 1986:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University (1985)
- Minor in Business Administration
- Minor in Computer Science
- Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative (Series 6)
- General Securities Representative (Series 7)
- Commodity Futures and Options Trading (Series 3)
- Direct Participation Program Representative (Series 22)
- Uniform Securities Agent (Series 63)
- Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities, LLC
- Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC, a registered investment advisor
- Life, Disability and Health Insurance Specialist. (215 License)
Larry is an active member in the community and serves on various committees and is actively involved in several organizations listed below:
- Awarded Associate of The Year for 2003, 2000 & 1996 from the National Planning Corporation (over 60 years of financial planning in S. Florida) in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement and Professional Growth
- Awarded Investment Producer of The Year 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021
- Awarded Disability Associate of The Year for 2004 & 2005 from the National Planning Corporation
- Life and Qualifying Member of The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) 1996-2021
- Member Court of The Table (MDRT) 2007, 2008, 2020, 2021
- Member of Society of Financial Service Professionals
- Awarded The National Quality Award 1995 - 2004
- Awarded The National Sales Achievement Award 1995 - 1997
- Published in Million Dollar Roundtable national magazine, Life Insurance Selling Magazines for specialization in disability income protection
- Current Member National Association of Divorce Professionals -The first of its kind, is an association unifying highly vetted professionals who serve clients going through ALL stages of divorce. I am committed to making a positive impact on the divorce process through strategic alliances, divorce-centered education and comprehensive professional development.
- Current Board of Directors Member - The Tower Forum est.1976
- Current Executive Committee Member - The Tower Forum est. 1976
- Current member The Tower Club
- Current Member of Sawgrass Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (SAIFA)
- Current President/Founder - Broward Business Networking Group (A professional organization founded in 2003 dedicated to exchanging business contacts and developing business growth)
- Past Broward County Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board Member
- Past Head Chair of Broward County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee
- Past Member of The Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce
- Past Member of Business Network International
- Past-President for the Plantation Chapter of LeTip International, Inc. (A professional organization founded in 1978 dedicated to exchanging business contacts)
- Past Member of the Board of Directors for the Sawgrass Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (SAIFA)
- Past Director of Community and Public Relations for SAIFA.
Community Involvement
- The Tower Forum est. 1976 - The Forum remains the leading venue in Broward County for reasoned debate and public dialogue – on the most important issues we face in South Florida – for the purpose of stimulating positive change in our community
- Past Fundraiser and committee chairperson for The Tourette Syndrome Foundation*
- Past Fundraiser for Wounded Warrior Project - To Help Honor and Empower Wounded War Veterans and Enlisted Soldiers*
- Past High School Ice Hockey Head Coach at Saveology Iceplex (2007 - 2017) for 14-18 year olds
- Past Indian Ridge Middle School Ice Hockey Coach
- Past Fundraising Chairman 1999-2003 Jewish Federation of Broward County
- Awarded Most Valuable Player for the Jewish Federation of Broward County
- Past Treasurer, Budget Committee, Investment Committee & Board of Education Member - Temple Kol AMI
- Past Head Hockey Coach for 11- 14 year olds for the Plantation & Weston Athletic League 1995, 1996 & 1997
- Past Head Hockey, Soccer, Football, Basketball and Baseball Coach for 6-8 year olds for the Plantation Athletic League 2003 - 2007
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Registered Representative & Investment Advisor of Park Avenue Securities, Financial Representative of Guardian.