Theodore R. Young, MSFS  is a prominent speaker in the field of financial planning and investment strategies. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas and received a Master of Science in Financial Services from the American College in June of 1998. Education is a high priority for Ted. He is fully committed to the task of educating individuals and businesses in the various financial planning instruments.  As a co-editor of the “Wealth Management Advisor” newsletter, Ted is able to help educate his clients on current financial issues on an ongoing basis. As a shareholder of agent-owner reinsurance company NYLARC, Ted provides unique case representation to clients and advisors for whom life insurance expertise and underwriting is required.  Ted currently is a Senior NYLIC agent with New York Life.

 

Both the life insurance industry & the investment advisory business have always been a perfect fit for Ted.  A former collegiate and semi-pro athlete, Ted is passionate in helping athletes and small business owners enjoy the peace of mind that comes from taking charge of their financial future. He is currently a Registered Player Financial Advisor for the National Football League Players Association, and supports the area’s sports teams as a season ticket holder of the Sacramento River Cats, and is also a member of the University of the Pacific Athletics Association.

Ted has been passionate about helping people in his community for many years, and through his interactions with colleagues & clients has been able to get involved in various ways. Ted is dedicated to making a difference in his community.  Additionally, he and his cycling group have raised awareness for leukemia through their participation in regional organized century rides to raise funds. 

 

Children hold a special place in Ted’s heart, and he has been particularly interested in finding ways to help kids who are suffering from high risk & terminal illnesses. Early in his investment career, he gathered friends and clients who either have diabetes or have a child with diabetes to form a local Juvenile Diabetes Chapter, where it continues to provide ongoing education and an annual benefit walk. Ted has found this to be both personally rewarding and a legacy, as the chapter continues to benefit young kids and adults.

Being involved in the Make-A-Wish Foundation Northern California Chapter at all levels has been especially fulfilling for him, allowing him to not only serve the children’s immediate needs, but also to give them memories that will never be forgotten. He has been a Wish Volunteer, a Wish Maker, a Board Member, and is currently an emeritus Board Member.  Ted also served as Chair of the Winter Wine & Food Fest. His friends who gather at wine releases to share in his love of paring quality wine with fresh foods have contributed in part to the growing success of the annual event. 

Ted’s off-time is also spent furthering community awareness & education of medical breakthroughs, serving as a member of the UC Davis Community Leadership Council. Ted fulfilled a dream to engage the medical community to raise funds for the 14 Free Medical Clinics in the Greater Sacramento Region by being a sponsor and chairing the wine planning committee of the Serotonin Serge inaugural Spring Break 2005 event that involved raising over $100,000 to directly benefit families who cannot afford their own medical care.

Ted lives in Granite Bay with his African Grey Parrot, Zazu. Although Ted devotes much of his time to the firm and his clients, he enjoys cycling and attending local athletic events, and will occasionally hit the ski slopes at Lake Tahoe. He is a connoisseur of fine wine and an avid collector of antique furniture.