Thomas Scuccimarra

Documentarian | Speaker | Trainer

Thomas, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy spent his career in the field of cryptology and intelligence and retired at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. His career experience within the intelligence community provided the basis for the disciplined and analytical approach to investing and the comprehensive nature of retirement and financial planning. Thomas attended Pepperdine University’s School of Business and graduated with an MBA in Finance.

He has held very senior leadership roles in a diverse field of investment firms such as XTF Global Advisors, a pioneer in Exchange Traded Funds, ETF’s, at Prudential an industry icon for Variable Annuities, Qualified Plans and Mutual Funds, GE Asset Management for Mutual Funds and Alternative Investments and M&O Marketing for Indexed Annuities and permanent Insurance solutions.

An investment advisor who specializes in Retirement Planning, Capital Preservation and Investment Strategies he leverages his investment acumen, planning experience and relationships for the benefits of his clients.

Thomas has acted professionally in a number of performances in leading roles and directed several plays in community theater. Presenting in front of large audiences is second nature to him and teaching others to be comfortable and impactful is a passion. He has been media trained for television, radio and print media.

No person is ever left behind in his training and motivational seminars. The information he shares is designed empower his students long after the seminar.

Areas of Focus For Speaking

Thomas is a dynamic, transformative, high energy speaker who engages his audiences and brings their experience to a new high. He has built, trained and led top performing national teams that continually bested the competition.
With an incredibly diverse career experiences from the military and intelligence community, corporate finance, teaching at a major university to creating a documentary he is able to inspire his audiences with insight, empathy, knowledge and vision.

Instructor at Stony Brook University’s Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning – “The History and Evolution of the Financial Markets”
Transformative Leadership – “Unleashing the Power of your Sales Force”. Creating world class sales and distribution teams.
Tactical Sales Distribution – Outpacing and performing the competition using forward thinking strategies and tips of the trade without costing your firm an additional dime.
Communication Tradecraft – learn the skillsets that empower you to become the dynamic speaker you need to be in the competitive landscape of the financial services industry.

The Seminar Experience – Stand out from the competition with the proven seminar skills that will separate you from the competition forever.
The Catalyst – The “Transformation” of Your Sales Practice. A complete analysis of your business practice including your lead generation, seminars, office setup and client meeting experience.
Dynamic Leadership Concepts – “Sharpening your Leadership Edge”. Honing those leadership qualities that got you to the top to keep you on top. Improve communication and collaboration, create a culture of empowerment and inclusiveness that retains and engages talent, achieves and exceeds organizational goals and objectives.

More About Thomas

Thomas is married to love of his life, Louise and the love of her life Koukla, their Shih Tzu. A true New Yorker they were married in Central Park, a favorite destination for them whenever they are in the city. They enjoy New York’s cultural scene and frequently attend plays, new and interesting restaurants, museums and concerts. An avid fitness enthusiast Thomas trains daily, cycles whenever possible and runs the hiking trails to push the envelope of endurance. Director “Broken Hearts” a documentary focused on the early diagnosis of women’s heart disease While directing “Broken Hearts” the documentary about women’s hearts disease, he was privileged to interview, film and befriend many of the country’s leading authorities on health, nutrition and exercise. The experience was transformational.