ABOUT US

OUR STORY

Protection

To build a strong stable house you have to focus on a strong foundation, We focus on protecting your today so we can minimize the risk of your tomorrow.

Accumulation

Once your foundation is complete, then we can help you start building and accumulating the wealth you’ll need to build your tomorrow for your loved ones.

Distribution

Leaving a legacy is the the roof over your home, with a great plan we can protect your family from uncertainty to ensure that you’ll have enough to live your retirement with ease.

Brian Lescinskas

MANAGING PARTNER

After three years with John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Brian began his New York Life career as an agent in 1997 in the Boston General Office where he was both an Executive Council and Million Dollar Round Table agent.  Brian was promoted to Partner in 2001 and became a Top 25 Partner before his promotion to Senior Partner in 2004.

In 2005, he was promoted to Managing Partner of the Tucson General Office.  During his time in Tucson the office grew from Group Four to Group Three.  And the office received the GLI Trophy, the Vice Chairman’s Trophy for New Org Sales, the Investment Annuity Trophy, and the Mutual Fund Trophy.

In 2010, Brian was promoted to Managing Partner of the Michigan General Office.  During his time in Michigan, the office grew from Group Two to Group One and was the #25 ranked GO in the country in 2014.  The office earned the Investment Annuity Trophy, the Executive Vice President’s Trophy for Agent Growth, the Life Case Rate Trophy, the Investment Annuity Trophy, the Long-Term Care Trophy, and the prestigious View From the Top Trophy.  

Brian was promoted to Zone Vice President of the Northeast Zone in March 2015, and in 2017 and 2018 the Northeast Zone captured the Zone Award of Excellence as the top region in the country.  In July of 2019, Brian was appointed as Managing Partner of the flagship, Greater New York General Office.

Brian resides in Westchester with his wife, Kristy, and their three children.

Otis Johnson

SENIOR PARTNER

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Richard Hoberman

SENIOR PARTNER

Rich started his career at New York Life in 2002 as an Agent in the Greater New York General Office. Prior to joining New York Life, Rich enjoyed a career as a practicing Attorney and a business owner in the New York Metropolitan area. As an Agent with New York Life, Rich achieved Chairman’s Council and wrote several hundred cases in his first year. Rich became a Partner with the Greater New York Office in July of 2003 and was promoted to Senior Partner in 2006. In 2007 he was promoted to the Managing Partner position in the Southern Connecticut General Office and remained there for approximately 10 years. In 2016 Rich moved to the Northeast Zone as the CVP for Recruiting and Retention. While in the NE Zone Rich helped the Zone Management Team and the Managers of the NE Zone win the Zone Award of Excellence three times. At this point in his career, and in his life, along with the desire to stay near his family, Rich has requested and has been granted the ability to return to the Greater New York Office, where he began his career, as a Senior Partner to be a part of the Greater New York Team. In 2025 Rich earned the prestigious Leading Senior Partner/Executive Partner Trophy for the #1 Senior Partner/Executive Partner in the entire company. Rich currently resides in Manhattan with his wife of 413 years Lissy, together they have 6 children and 8 grandchildren with another on the way.

Andres Rios

PARTNER

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Michael Pecoraro

SERVICE LEADER

Mike is currently the Service Leader in the Greater New York GO where he oversees a team of 13 individuals who operate the Contracting, Licensing and New Business functions within the office.  Mike began his career as an Agent at New York Life in the Greater New York G.O. in 2002.  In 2005 he became a Development Manager in the Westchester GO where he spent 6 years helping train and develop Agents.  In 2011 he was called back to Greater New York to be part of the Development Manager team until 2021 where he then took over the Service team.  He currently holds FINRA registrations Series 6, Series 63, Series 26 as well as the CLU, ChFC, CLF, CASL, RICP and LUTCF designations from The American College. 

Mark Kinasewitz

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Mark started his career with New York Life as an agent in the Boston General Office in February 1996, after graduating from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Economics.  As an agent, he qualified for 3 Executive Councils, MDRT, and was the 1998 Rookie of the Year.  In April 1999, he became a trainer when the Greater New York office was being formed.  He was promoted to Sales Development Manager in September 2001, and Senior Sales Development Manager in March 2004.  Mark holds CLU, ChFC, CLF, CASL and CLTC designations, and Series 6, 7, 63 and 26.  Mark lives in Southport, CT with his wife Melissa, and 3 sons, Jason 22, Brian 22, and Scott 19 years old.

  • Lives in Southport, CT with wife Melissa and sons Jason and Brian and Scott

  • Graduated from University of Connecticut, BA Economics 1995

  • February 1996  -  Started as an agent with New York Life in the Boston General Office

  • Qualified for Executive Council 3 times, MDRT, and 1998 Rookie of the Year

  • April 1999  -  Appointed to Training Supervisor of the Greater New York General Office

  • September 2001-Promoted to Sales Development Manager

  • March 2004-Promoted to Sr. Sales Development Manager

  • Holds CLU, ChFC, CLF, CASL, and CLTC designations

  • Series 6 and 63; Licensed Registered Representative

Tasi Sherpa

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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Asia Pimentel

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER & CHAMPION

OF GROWTH

Asia Pimentel joined New York Life in 2018 as an Agent, following a 12-year career in banking with Bank of America and Capital One, where she last served as a Market Manager. Her dedication to client service and protection quickly propelled her forward—becoming a Registered Representative in 2019, earning 5 consecutive Councils, and achieving Annuity Elite – Silver status for the past three years. Her achievements include the Eagle Award for Lives Protected – New Org and being named 3rd Prior Agent of the Year for the Class of 2018 in 2021. Asia also earned her FSCP and ChFC designations through the NYL Practice Models, advancing her to Financial Professional with a specialty in Financial Guidance. In January 2025, Asia was promoted to Development Manager, where she now focuses on coaching and empowering new agents to build thriving, purpose-driven careers. She has also served as a DE&I; Ambassador, reinforcing her commitment to inclusion and mentorship. Outside the office, Asia is an avid traveler, passionate about youth mentorship, and volunteers with local nonprofits focused on education. She and her husband Gary share their home with three energetic dogs—Gambit, Dexter, and Whiskey.

Michael Boubert

AGENCY STANDARDS MANAGER

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Noor Shikari

PARTNER

Bio goes heNoor Shikari is a Partner at New York Life who brings together entrepreneurial grit, financial expertise, and creative vision to help others build powerful, purpose-driven careers. With an MBA in Finance from Tulane University and a background in photography from the Maryland Institute College of Art, she combines analytical precision with a strong creative edge. Before transitioning into financial services, Noor spent over a decade building and scaling her Brooklyn-based restaurant— giving her firsthand experience in leadership, operations, and what it truly means to take control of your income and future.

Today, Noor is focused on identifying, mentoring, and developing driven individuals who are ready for more—more ownership, more impact, and more financial upside. She believes this career is one of the few paths that offers both personal freedom and significant earning potential, and she’s passionate about helping others step into that opportunity. Known for her direct, supportive leadership style, Noor looks for people who are serious about growth and ready to build a life on their own terms. Outside of work, she draws inspiration from travel, food, family, and her creative roots in photography—bringing that same curiosity and perspective into how she develops talent and connects with clients.