Our Qualifications

Thomas M. Brinker, MSFS, CLU, CFP, ChFC, AEP is the CEO of The Brinker Organization. Thomas brings more than forty-three years of dedicated experience to his financial planning services. He entered the life insurance business after his education at St. Joseph`s University. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Eastern College and his Masters of Science Degree in Financial Services from the American College. His professional designations include Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, and Certified Financial Planner. He is a Registered Representative affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., a Registered Broker/Dealer. He is the Founder of two corporations, Fringe Benefits, Inc. and Financial Foresight, Ltd., a Registered Investment Advisor, providing a full range of investment and planning services for individuals, professionals, and businesses. Fringe Benefits, Inc. and Financial Foresight, Ltd., are both member companies of The Brinker Organization. Mr. Brinker is Founder and President of "Tom Brinker`s Operation Christmas Basket" Program, which currently feeds over 1,200 families during the holiday season. Joseph F. Brinker, CFS, RFC, is the President of The Brinker Organization. Joseph brings more than nineteen years of dedicated experience to his financial planning services. He received the Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) designation from The Institute of Certified Fund Specialists in La Jolla, California, and the Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) from the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Widener University. He is the President of two corporations, Fringe Benefits, Inc. and Financial Foresight, Ltd., a Registered Investment Advisor, providing a full range of investment and planning services for individuals, professionals, and businesses. Fringe Benefits, Inc. and Financial Foresight, Ltd., are both member companies of The Brinker Organization. He is a Registered General Securities Principal, a Limited Municipal Bond Principal and a Registered Representative affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., a Registered Broker/Dealer. Joseph is currently studying for his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations from The American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He is Vice-President of "Tom Brinker`s Operation Christmas Basket" Program.>