About Freedom Broker Services

Freedom Broker Services was created in 2008 and was built upon 25 years of experience working with independent producers in the financial services industry. After more than two decades as a proud representative with Mass Mutual, Kevin “Big Daddy” Conley decided it was the right time to make a move to a more independent model that would enhance the level of services he could provide to his brokers. He found that a relationship with Daryl S. Brockman, Managing Partner of John Hancock Financial Network in Vienna, VA was the best fit for the type of brokerage operation he was looking to build – And Freedom Broker Services was born. Now a premier brokerage operation in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Kevin and his team are proud to be one of the best places for independent producers to find advanced sales support.

Kevin P. Conley, CLU, LUTCF, CLTC President

Kevin “Big Daddy” Conley has a B.A. from Bentley College and over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in business and estate planning. Kevin earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation with the American College, is a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF), and also certified in Long Term Care (CLTC). Currently, Kevin is the President of the Greater Washington Foundation of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He is Past DCLUA President, 1995-96; Past President of The Society of Financial Service Professionals National Capital Chapter, 2003-04; Past President of Mass Mutual Brokerage Director’s Advisory Council; U.S. Mayors Enterprise Inc., Board of Directors. He is also a member of GWAIFA and a LUPAC Statesmen. Kevin has received numerous honors and awards, including President’s Honorary Award 1992-95, Society of Financial Service Professionals Baker Scholarship Award for distinguished service, Management Council & Leader’s Qualifier 1986-2006, and 2000-05 Brokerage Director of the year with Mass Mutual – their highest honor. He was also named Exceptional Field Leader 2003 and was a Wilner Award Recipient in 2005, GWAIFA’s most prestigious industry award – Kevin is one of only 60 recipients of the Wilner Award since 1890.

Kevin is very active in community service activities. He is President of the Greater Washington Foundation of Insurance and Financial Advisors. GWFIFA is a non-profit organization that benefits at-risk children in the DC metro area. He has also served as Chairman of the For the Love of Children (FLOC) Walkathon 1990-96. Kevin enjoys scuba diving, golfing, hiking and spending time with his family. He lives in Leesburg with his wife Kathleen and their two sons, Kevin P. Conley Jr. (KC) and John Patrick.

Ryan D. Buck, CLTC Vice President

Ryan graduated from Virginia Tech in 2001 with a B.S. in Finance. He began working with Mass Mutual right out of college as a licensed agent. After two years of being an agent, Ryan decided to join Kevin Conley to be a resource for product support, competitive analysis and underwriting. With more than 5 years working together with Kevin, Ryan is now an integral member of Freedom Broker Services.

Originally from Frederick, MD, Ryan currently lives in Burke, VA with his wife Allison. Outside of work he enjoys playing and watching sports, and engaging in anything competitive. He is an active member of NAIFA.

Trey Ryan, CLTC Assistant Vice President

Trey has over 7 years of experience in the financial services industry. Starting with Mass Mutual in 2001, he learned the ropes by working in most areas of the general agency. His wide range of knowledge and commitment to helping brokers through every step of the underwriting process makes him an important member of the Freedom Broker Services team.

Trey currently lives in Woodbine, MD. He is an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, enjoying his season tickets year after year. In the summer he enjoys riding his motorcycle, in the winter he spends time snowboarding, and in between he loves to travel.

Freedom Broker Services Industry Involvement

• Greater Washington Foundation of Insurance and Financial Advisors
• Greater Washington Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
• Society of Financial Service Professionals – National Capital Chapter
• Life Underwriter Political Action Committee

Freedom Broker Services Community Involvement

Greater Washington Foundation of Insurance and Financial Advisors

GWFIFA benefits at-risk youth through scholarship programs. The core recipients of these donations are For the Love of Children, Mentors Inc., Family Self-Sufficiency Program, Project Discovery and the Make-A-Wish Foundation