After successfully building a practice in the greater Los Angeles area he relocated back to the east coast to the Greater Philadelphia G.O. in Horsham, PA., to join the Management Team and become a Partner. Throughout his career as an agent and manager, he has followed a commitment of personal and professional growth. Winner of the Top Gun Recruiter Award, T.N.T Platinum Level Performance with 207.7% with 3.39 GPA in 2005, the T.N.T. Leader for 2006 with a 3.15 G.P.A. in 2006. Daniel has hired and trained many agents that have followed in his footsteps and achieved Executive Council and M.D.R.T. It’s the love for the insurance and financial business which helps him achieve his goals and helps others meet theirs.
Daniel Tudorache currently resides in the Langhorne, PA. with his wife Roxana. On a personal level, they love to travel to exotic destinations.
Robert is a native of Brooklyn, New York. In 1996 after completing a distinguished career in the United States Air Force he set his sights on the Financial Services Industry.
He began as Director of Education for a California Firm specializing in Professional Development for outplaced managers. Here the importance for money management was identified and New York Life Insurance Company became the solution providing education and career opportunities.
In 1998 Robert joined the New York Life, Riverside, California General Office. There he excelled focusing on business and retirement planning for Physicians and Educators. His hard work earned him Executive Council four times, Centurion, Life All-Star, Annuity Champion, Club 21, Ben Feldman Award, NYLIC Spirit Award, Agency Builder Award and several Industry Awards.
In 2003 Robert and his family relocated to The Greater Philadelphia General Office. Here he again achieved Executive Council Status and was Promoted to Partner in February 2005. As a Partner he has continued his successful track record being recognized in 2005 as “Top Gun” Recruiter and again in 2006.
Robert resides in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He is married to his wonderful wife of 29 years, Marissa. They have two sons, one granddaughter and grandson, Robert Jr., Andrew Jaqlene and Mavrick.
Words to live by, “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
David M. Schneider, Partner
Phone: (215) 441-3726
Fax: (215) 441-3255
E-mail: dmschneider@ft.newyorklife.com
David Schneider founded his own manufacturing company which he successfully ran for 20 years. David started his career in the financial service/Life Insurance industry in 2002 as an agent and registered representative. In 2003 David entered management and in 2004 obtained the position of Managing Director for an Insurance company covering Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
David obtained a B.S. in Business Administration in 1981 from Central Michigan University with majors in Finance and Economics. David also has his Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and Series 24 (Registered Principal).
David joined New York Life in January 2007 with his focus on continuing the tremendous success that the office has already had in building for the future.
David currently resides in Lansdale with his wife Mariasol and their 3 children. He enjoys playing tennis, fishing and hunting.
David S. Better, LUTCF, Partner
Phone: (215) 441-3268
E-mail: dsbetter@ft.newyorklife.com
David began his career with the New York Life Insurance Company in 2006. As an agent he received numersous awards and was one of the Top 5 agents in the Greater Philadelphia office. David began his career in management in 2009 with his acceptance of a Partnership in that office.
Prior to joining New York Life, David provided retirement plan consulting to a number of Fortune 500 companies. He also spent 10 years as an equity options trader and stock specialist on the floors of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.
His interests include cooking, collecting wine and traveling. He is also an expert bridge player with a National Championship to his credit.
David takes the most pride in the members of the team he has developed at New York Life. He resides in Doylestown, PA.
Walter F. Goodman, CLU, ChFC, RHU, MSFS, AEP, LUTCF, Development Manager
Phone: 215-441-3264
Fax: 215-441-3255
E-mail: wfgoodman@ft.newyorklife.com
Walt Goodman started in the Insurance Business in 1970 as an agent with New York Life Insurance Company and Registered Representative for NYLIFE Securities. In personal production he qualified for Executive Council in his first 7 months in his second year he qualified for President’s Council and before entering Management in December of 1973 qualified for Executive Council in 5 months. In addition to qualifying for Council Walt was ranked #2 in Case Rate in his career development conference.
He attended Northeastern University in Evanston, IL. Walt was awarded his professional designations through the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA and has encouraged and coached many agents throughout his career to pursue their designations. Walt has trained many agents who have gone on to higher Council status, MDRT and Management positions.
The Company has called on Walt’s talents to facilitate training throughout the Country. He is currently on the Company’s Nylic-U Curriculum Committee and Spearheads the Delaware Valley Cluster Meeting for Sales Development Managers.
Mr. Goodman resides in Somerton, Pennsylvania with his wife Linda. Walt enjoys golf, cruises, and his shore home in Anglesea, New Jersey.
Mark S. Schwartz
MBA, MS, MEd, LUTCF, Associate Development Manager
Phone: (215) 441-3256
E-mail: msschwartz@ft.newyorklife.com
Prior to joining the New York Life Greater Philadelphia Office in November of 2006 as an agent and Registered Representative, Mark was as a lecture professor at Temple University and has a passion for learning which has resulted in the attainment on numerous degrees including an MBA in Finance & Risk Management from Temple University’s Fox School of Business, a Masters of Education in Science Education from Temple University, a Masters of Science in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh, and Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University.
Mark’s decision to join New York Life was prompted primarily by his family. While teaching at Temple University Mark assumed the financial affairs for his parents after his father suffered a major stroke. To learn how to make the best use of his their assets he pursued an MBA in Finance & Risk Management and quickly learned how unprepared most families are to deal with an unexpected tragedy or for those spared the loss or disability of a loved one, the significant hurdles they faced in achieving a successful retirement.
It was a difficult decision to leave the formal classroom but Mark felt it was important to help educate people how to protect and grow their assets.
During his tenure at the Greater Philadelphia General Office, Mark consistently led the office in production standards and has qualified for multiple awards and distinctions including Club 21, General Office Ben Feldman Award, Shared Success, Bottom Line Award, and Council Qualifier. As a result of this success and Mark’s displayed leadership and service as a mentor to junior agents, lead to joining the management team in the development department.
Karen D. Spizuoco, FLMI, ACS
AVP G.O. Administration
Phone: (215) 441-3288
E-mail: kspizuoco@ft.newyorklife.com
In March, Karen Spizuoco was promoted to Assistant Vice President
of G.O. Administration in the Greater Philadelphia G.O., where she
supervises eight staff members that handle new business and
administrative operations. Karen’s staff supports eight recruiters,
two Sales Development Managers, and 110 agents.
Karen started her New York Life career as Agency Support in the
Valley Forge General Office in 1974. She was reassigned to the
Constitution General Office in 1979, and later promoted to Assistant
Office Manager.
In 1987, Karen was promoted to Office Manager and worked in the Delaware General
Office, Philadelphia General Office, and the Keystone General Office, which later became
the Greater Philadelphia General Office in 2002.
Karen holds several designations, including Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI);
Associate, Customer Service (ACS); Professional, Customer Service (PCS); Associate,
Insurance Agency Administration (AIAA); Associate, Insurance Regulatory Compliance
(AIRC); and Associate, Reinsurance Administration (ARA).
Karen lives in West Chester, PA, with her husband, Denis. She enjoys spending time with
family and friends, spa visits, and playing with her two golden retrievers, Jake and Brandy.
