Phil Cannella and Joann Small in Profile Magazine

Nick passed this link along to me and I wanted to share it with the rest of you: A Sound Investment: First Senior Financial Group depends on integrity and transparency to communicate a better way to financially retire. That’s a profile of our own Phil Cannella and Joann Small in Profile Magazine. Kudos to our fearless leaders for getting more glowing coverage in the media. The article talks about Phil’s past and what got him into this business, as well as Joann’s enthusiasm for talking Read More +

Temple Professor Makes a Great Guest on this Week’s Show

Professor Bruce Rader of Temple University’s Fox School of Business gave a great interview this weekend on the Crash Proof Retirement Show®. While a strong supporter of free markets, he  agreed with Phil and Joann that the SEC has been ineffective in policing Wall Street crimes, and that those unpunished crimes could lead to another financial meltdown in the future. Kudos to Phil Cannella, Joann Small and the entire job Crash Proof™ team!

Crash Proof Retirement™ caught in the Madness of March

Unfortunately, The Crash Proof Retirement Show® was preempted by Temple’s 3rd round game against Indiana. Much to the chagrin of our own Kean Maynard, the Owls couldn’t keep it together long enough to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. But you know who did make it to the Sweet Sixteen???? My alma mater, La Salle University!! Luckily for Phil Cannella, Joann Small, and the rest of the Crash Proof™ panel, WPHT doesn’t carry Explorer basketball. So I plead to the rest of the office and anyone Read More +

Saturday on a Very Special Crash Proof Retirement Show®

Make sure you all tune in to the Crash Proof Retirement Show® on Saturday, we have a very special guest lined up. Those of you that got the opportunity to see Phil Cannella’s appearance on “Voice of Reason” with Larry Kane will remember Dr. Bruce Rader from Temple University’s Fox School of Business, one of the other expert panelists invited to be on the show. Well Dr. Rader will be appearing on the Crash Proof Retirement Show® this Saturday, which begins at 11 AM and Read More +

Phil Cannella: Newest Sound Cuts for the Crash Proof Retirement Show

Phil Cannella Crash Poof Buzz Tabs As always I have new sound cut for the radio show. Listen in especially for Carol’s story. She was fleeced by a bad broker 20 years ago and lost $25,000. Her heartbreaking story will bring tears to your eyes as she explains how she had no viable avenue to prosecute the broker and/or the financial firm. Although her story is sad, it is necessary we share it here at Crash Proof Retirement™, because crimes like these are exactly what Read More +

Pictures from Tuesday’s Crash Proof™ Educational Event at Adelphia

As always, Mike and the rest of the Crash Proof™ Production Team have provided me with some great stills from Tuesday’s Educational Event at Adelphia Restaurant in Deptford, New Jersey.  The pictures from this event came out great and there were lots of good ones of both Phil Cannella and Joann Small speaking to retirees about the challenges they will face moving into the Retirement Phase of their lives.   So thanks to the Crash Proof Retirement™ Production Crew for always giving me the best Read More +

Phil Cannella on “Voice of Reason” with Larry Kane Re-Airs Wednesday Night

I just wanted to remind everyone that although “Voice of Reason” with Larry Kane aired Sunday night at 9:30, that will not be the last chance for Phil Cannella devotees to see their favorite radio host and Retirement Phase Expert appear on an expert panel with legendary journalist Larry Kane and two of the top minds in the field of Economics and Finance, Ryan Sweet, Senior Economist at Moody’s Analytics, and Dr. Bruce Rader of Temple University’s Fox School of Business. That’s because “Voice of Read More +

Following Phil Cannella on Legendary News Anchor Larry Kane’s Show

Fresh off his appearance from Larry Kane’s CN8 show “Voice of Reason” Phil Cannella told his listeners on Saturday about the importance of creating “Sleep Well” accounts for their later years. Reminding them of the pensions that were lost at GM and General Electric after their bankruptcies, Phil said that with the stock market being at record highs, now is the time to move some of that retirement money into safer, or sleep well, accounts. If Phil’s recent appearance on Larry Kane’s show is any Read More +

Adelphia’s Crash Proof Retirement Show Highlighted Need for Goals

Don and Abbie Freeman are two folks who crossed into retirement close to a decade ago.  They are radio listeners who have heard Phil and Joann talk about the Crash Proof™ vehicles that make retiring a safer prospect. After coming to Tuesday’s event, they gave a heartfelt interview where they talked about their long marriage, large family and retirement goals.  They thanked Phil and Joann for making people like them aware of Crash Proof™ vehicles. Now with their other retirement goals comes a retirement that is Crash Proofed™.

Red Cross Donations Delivers a Thank You Certificate

Today I will be hanging the Red Cross Certificate in the lobby. This nicely framed piece, is a token of the appreciation that American Red Cross has for FSFG and RMI because of our generous donation to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund, which was presented by Phil Cannella and Joann Small on behalf of First Senior Financial Group and Crash Proof Retirement.

Kudos to Phil Cannella for His Appearance on “Voice of Reason” with Larry Kane

I just wanted to say how proud we all are of Phil Cannella for his appearance as an expert panelist on “Voice of Reason” with Larry Kane. I know Phil was ecstatic about being invited on the show to speak with legendary journalist Larry Kane while discussing a topic that is near and dear to his heart. Phil did exceptionally well speaking with distinguished panelists like Ryan Sweet, Senior Economist with Moody’s Analytics, and Dr. Bruce Rader, Assistant Professor of Finance from Temple University’s Fox Read More +

Phil Cannella on “Voice of Reason” with Larry Kane!

Phil Cannella Crash Poof Buzz Tabs It was a very exciting day to say the least! I took the Crash Proof™ van down to Philadelphia for the taping of the CN8 television program “Voice of Reason” hosted by legendary journalist, Larry Kane! Phil Cannella was one of three financial experts invited on the panel to discuss the economy and what investors need to do to survive in it. I collected a lot of behind the scenes footage that I hope to get out very soon. Read More +

Phil Cannella to Appear on “The Voice of Reason” with Larry Kane

We got some exciting news last week when we found out that Phil Cannella was invited to be a panelist on Larry Kane’s “The Voice of Reason” on the Comcast Network. Naturally Phil was honored to be appearing on the show with such a respected journalist as Larry Kane, as well as with his fellow panelists, Ryan Sweet, Senior Economist at Moody’s, and Dr. Bruce Rader, Assistant Professor of Finance at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. Earlier today, Mike and Joann Small went down Read More +

Happy Birthday to Joann Small!

We have to congratulate our CEO Joann Small for reaching that all important milestone of life: she finally turned 30! That’s right, Joann Small celebrated her birthday yesterday, although there was no time to take a day off for the hard-working CEO of First Senior Financial Group. Joann celebrated in an understated fashion with the employees of First Senior Financial Group and Retirement Media, Inc. There were two lovely cakes, which the eager staff dug right into once the candles were blown out. So once Read More +

Crash Proof Retirement Show™ Interviews 90-year-old Client on her Life and New Book

    Who says life stops at 90 years of age. Saturday’s guest is living proof that 90 is the new 60. Delaware County resident Dorothy Coleman–who is also a Crash Proof Retirement™ client– visited the studios in King of Prussia PA to discuss her long life, times and her new book with  Phil and Joann live on our Crash Proof Retirement Show™ this weekend. Mrs. Coleman’s 100-plus page book, which is set to be released by Tate Publishing later in the Spring, takes the reader on a trip Read More +

Crash Proof™ Breakfast Club goes AWOL

I don’t mean to alarm anyone, but for the second week in a row, the Crash Proof™ breakfast club is nowhere to be found! How will we survive our Fridays without bagels, doughnuts, breakfast cereals or other tasty treats? So today I’m organizing a Call to Action, for the members of the Crash Proof Retirement™ Team to help improve our Friday morale next week. Who among you will step up and heed the call of duty? I call upon you today, the men and women Read More +

More Pictures from Tuesdays Crash Proof Retirement™ Educational Event

Mike got me a few more high quality still from the Crash Proof Retirement™ Educational Event Tuesday at Fleming’s Steakhouse in Marlton, New Jersey. I know you all prefer these shots the grainy camera phone pictures I gave you the other day. Without further ado: Here we see Phil Cannella explaining his Crash Proof™ concepts to the crowd. Phil Cannella and Joann Small feed off the excitement of the crowd as they prepare to start the program. Joann Small, CEO of First Senior Financial Group, Read More +

Phil Cannella: Retirement Media Listens Getting Responses At Flemings Steakhouse 3/6/13

Phil Cannella Crash Poof Buzz Tabs Phil Cannella’s Retirement Media is getting a lot of positive reaction from retirees, and we have the film to prove it. Yes, our three-man camera crew can’t get enough of speaking to those attending our events.  At Tuesday’s Fleming’s Steakhouse gathering we had a record number of on-camera interviews by Joann Small.  It’s apparent that the Crash Proof™ message is getting out there to people and that the people like it.  Keep it up!

Another Packed Crash Proof™ Educational Event on 3/6/13

Phil Cannella educated retirees in South Jersey at Flemings Steakhouse yesterday. The room was so packed that we ran out of space for chairs and some people were standing in the back of the room, myself included! Considering the overwhelming response we are getting from retirees in the tri-state area, I would say we must be doing something right here at the Crash Proof Retirement™ headquarters.

Pictures from the Crash Proof™ Educational Event at Fleming’s

Kean and I are getting a little lonely at the office today with everyone out at the Crash Proof™ Educational Event. Luckily Lisa was nice enough to send us some pictures of the friendly faces on the Crash Proof Retirement™ Team. Here we see Crash Proof Retirement™ Production Crew member Alex setting up his shot in advance of Phil Cannella’s presentation. And here are Mike, Keith, and Katie discussing the finer points of chair placement. This last picture is one of my favorites, because it Read More +

The Crash Proof van is fully loaded

    Keith, Alex, and I are all ready to setup for tomorrow’s Crash Proof Retirement™ Educational Event at Fleming’s Steakhouse in Marlton, NJ! We’re expecting another crowd over 100 to see Phil Cannella and Joann Small share their Crash Proof principles.

Friday Breakfast Feast or Lack Thereof…

Last Friday, I was a saddened when I heard the words, “No one brought in breakfast today.” I got the news from my esteemed colleague, Mr. Stringer. To prevent further tear-shed from the production department, I would like to know if a Crash Proof™ Breakfast Supplier has been assigned for this week.

Crash Proof™ Comments Are Flooding In!!

Each week at our Crash Proof Retirement™ Educational Events we set up a camera, microphone and green screen to capture responses or comments from our attendees. We have been getting so many people to give us an interview, I’m flooded with footage! Here in the production department, we have two ways to get your voice heard… Videos on our websites/newsletters and audio clips that air on the Crash Proof Retirement Show™. Listen this weekend to hear some of our event attendees respond to what they Read More +

All Set for The Crash Proof Retirement Show!

Aside from the fact that Keith is buried in great audio cuts from client interviews we’ve obtained the last two weeks, we are ready to turn on the “On-Air” lights. Tune in tomorrow at 11am to Talk Radio 1210AM for a very informative and important Crash Proof Retirement Show®! Also, on Sunday, we begin our new time slot at 4pm after the Phillies game. Every once in a while (namely March 31st), we’ll return to our our home after Sid Mark at 1pm, but as long as Read More +

New Equipment for the Crash Proof™ Crane

We, in the Crash Proof™ Production department, just received a new piece of equipment that mounts to the end our camera crane. It will allow us to tilt and pan the camera via controls at the base of the crane. This, coupled with a new remote zoom feature, allows us to capture dramatic shots of Phil Cannella as he presents at our Crash Proof Retirement™ Educational Events. Looking ahead, our productions will include shots from new angles never before captured by our cameras that were Read More +

More Pictures from the Crash Proof Retirement™ Event at Fleming’s

On Tuesday, Phil Cannella, Joann Small and the whole Crash Proof Retirement™ Team were happy to be hosting another Educational Event in New Jersey. This time, we were in Marlton at Fleming’s Steakhouse. The Crash Proof™ Production Crew snapped some great stills from the event and as usual, I wanted to share them with everyone. This is probably my favorite picture from the event. It really shows how Phil Cannella enjoys spending time talking to retirees on a personal basis, and helping them through the Read More +