Ryan Paulekas
About Ryan Paulekas
Ryan Paulekas is a Life Internal Wholesaler at MassMutual Strategic Distributors in the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area. He has a background in finance and marketing, with previous roles at Northwestern Mutual, The UIS Group, Inc., and Gateway Financial Partners.
Current Role at MassMutual
Ryan Paulekas is currently serving as a Life Internal Wholesaler at MassMutual Strategic Distributors, located in the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area. In this role, he manages a territory of over fifteen hundred financial professionals. He is responsible for building a network of agents and providing them with expertise on product questions, case design, and sales language.
Previous Experience at Northwestern Mutual
In 2018, Ryan Paulekas worked at Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative for 5 months in the Hartford, Connecticut Area. During his tenure, he supported clients in achieving their financial goals through personalized financial planning and investment strategies.
Early Career Internships
Ryan Paulekas gained diverse industry experience through multiple internships. In 2017, he worked as an Intern at The UIS Group, Inc. in Lancaster, Pennsylvania for 3 months, and as a Finance/Marketing Intern at Gateway Financial Partners in Glastonbury, Connecticut for another 3 months. His roles involved various responsibilities that helped him develop a strong foundation in finance and marketing.
Educational Background
Ryan Paulekas studied Political Science and Government at Queen Mary University of London for 11 months in 2017. He also attended Franklin & Marshall College from 2015 to 2019, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Organizations and Society. Prior to college, he graduated with a Diploma from Glastonbury High School, where he studied from 2011 to 2015.
Certifications and Professional Development
Ryan Paulekas has passed the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and Series 6 exams, demonstrating his commitment to professional development in the financial industry. He is currently studying for the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation, further enhancing his expertise.