About Freedom Broker Services

Freedom Broker Services was created in 2008 and is built upon 30 years of experience working with independent producers in the financial services industry. After more than two decades as a proud representative with MassMutual, 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, President of Signature Financial Partners, LLC 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, Kevin and his team are proud to be one of the best places for independent producers to find unparalleled product access, competitive payouts and advanced sales support.

Kevin P. Conley, CLU, CASL, LUTCF, CLTC President

Kevin “Big Daddy” Conley has a B.A. from Bentley College and over 28 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in business and estate planning. Kevin earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL) designations 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 MassMutual 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. Most recently, NAIFA - Greater Washington named Kevin as the 2008 recipient of the Harry L. Meyer - Victor E. Brandrup Memorial Award. This award recognizes dedicated service to the association and a high standard of conducts and ethics. Kevin Conley is one of only three individuals to ever be awarded with both the Wilner Award and Meyer Brandrup Memorial Award.

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 MassMutual 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. Having worked with Kevin since 2003, Ryan is proud to be 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 began working in the financial services industry in 2001. Starting with MassMutual at that time, 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 Gaithersburg, 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.

John Burke, CLU, ChFC Assistant Vice President

John Burke entered the life insurance business in 1992 as a brokerage manager with Connecticut Mutual in Baltimore.  When MassMutual acquired Connecticut Mutual in 1996, John continued his career with them as a manager and as an agent selling to personal clients. He also assisted financial planners, stock brokers, and other life insurance agents with their clients.  In 1998, John joined Hartford Life as an account executive where he partnered with advisors at banks and CPA firms to help with their clients’ planning needs.  Most recently, John was with Phoenix Life working as a Wealth Management Consultant in the State Farm agent system in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.  John helped State Farm agents identify estate and business planning strategies among their client bases and also provided routine insurance and annuity reviews.  He hosted workshops for State Farm agents and is certified as a Continuing Education instructor in Maryland as well. 

Since meeting Kevin Conley during their time together at Connecticut Mutual, they have kept in touch over the years. With the expansion of Freedom Broker Services into the Baltimore market, John was the perfect addition to the FBS team in 2009. John will serve as the primary contact for all independent producers in Baltimore and be a local resource for underwriting, sales and product support.

John is a Tulane University graduate and holds the CLU and ChFC designation from the American College.  He lives in Towson, MD with his wife and two children.  He is an avid golfer and is also a volunteer at our Daily Bread soup kitchen in Baltimore.

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

Freedom Rocks: When Freedom Broker Services was formed in 2008, the company made a commitment to honor the most important part of the company name - "FREEDOM" - by supporting the men and women of the US Armed Forces. They came up with the idea to make paperweights, called Freedom Rocks, to distribute to all the independent producers they work with. For every Freedom Rock that is handed out, FBS makes a donation to the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. The Coalition helps severely wounded and disabled Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families rebuild their lives.

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