Gregory Shelton CLU, LUTCF
Gregory has spent almost 20 years in the financial services industry with a deep and comprehensive understanding of investment strategies, retirement planning and wealth management. He started his career at a trust company in Ridgeland, Mississippi, and eventually move on to New York Life Insurance. Over the years, he has earned many accreditations /awards. He has been named in Forbes* magazine as a Top 250 Financial Security Professionals in America for 3 years in a row. He was Agent of the Year in 2011 and Lifetime qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table, as well as Chairman’s Council** agent that encompasses the top producers of New York Life.
Gregory is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a B.S. degree in Finance. He currently holds a Life Health and Accident License, FINRA Series 6, Series 63, Series 7, and Series 66 securities registrations. As an insurance and annuity specialist, and experienced retirement plan professional, Gregory is dedicated to creating financial plans for his client’s future.
A Mississippi native, Gregory has lived in Covington for almost 20 years with his wife, Jamie, and their 3 children. Outside of work, Gregory is a competitive soccer coach for Covington Futbol Club where he trains multiple teams including his son’s team. Most of his weekends are consumed with soccer tournaments and games. He loves to hunt, workout, and spend quality time with his family.
Forbes magazine as a Top 250 Financial Security professionals*
*Data provided by SHOOKResearch, LLC. Data as of 12/31/22.
Source: Forbes.com(July, 2023).
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Chairman's Council**
**Awarded by New York Life Insurance Company for outstanding sales achievements. Council is an annual company recognition program based on agent production from July 1- June 30.