In 1996, we created an integrated resource team of wealth management advisors, insurance and annuity professionals, legal advisors, and tax advisors. Within the last 20 years, we have helped hundreds of families gain added peace of mind with the knowledge that their retirement goals and dreams can be achieved.

With our resources, our clients can discover a deeper understanding of how important it is to have a team of seasoned professionals working for them to accomplish their goals. In most cases, people go through life with multiple people handling their insurance, annuity, and legal needs. However, people often neglect finding someone to help handle their legacy and how assets will be passed on to their loved ones.

Our vision is to work with and recommend highly trained individuals that can tie all the important pieces together, including tax strategies that can help you save money and retirement strategies custom-tailored to your needs.

Tom Centorbi

President

Tom was originally employed after graduating high school as manager of a wholesale millwork and lumber company where his father was president in 1968. He was soon married, and remained in management as a sales manager until being introduced to a dual career advisor opportunity with the Franklin Life Insurance Company out of Springfield, Illinois, in 1983. He remained in the millwork business until receiving his general agent contract in 1988, and began his full-time career in January 1989 in his own practice.

During his career with Franklin, he was awarded Rookie of the Year in 1989, and received the highest award of Legion of Honor. He also received the Legion of Honor again as an agency builder. He qualified for their leading “Top 100” advisors every year until American General purchased the Franklin Life Insurance Company in 1996.

After building a successful agency in the salary allotment, life insurance, and disability areas, Tom was one of the original founders in 1996 of Gateway Financial Resources and helped create the integrated resource network that is utilized by their group today.

He had the proud opportunity of introducing his son Chad into the business while he was attending college. Today, Tom is extremely excited about leading the life insurance and annuity division, while Chad leads the wealth management division. Along with the CPAs, accountants, and attorneys, he is very proud to be part of this resource network.

Tom is committed to assisting his clients with their retirement issues, understanding their needs, and working with retirees and people preparing to retire.

Tom is also a past member of the board of directors for Youth in Need, and holds his LUTCF designation in the life insurance industry.

Tom was born in St. Louis and currently resides in Wentzville, Missouri. He is married to his wife, Patty, and his family consists of his son Derek and his wife, Katie, and their two children, Tyler and Alex; and his son Chad and his wife, Aimee, and their three children, Christian, Isabella, and Viviana. Tom enjoys all outside activities, including golf, hunting, fishing, and traveling with Patty several times a year.