Longfellow Benefits Marks 10th Anniversary

Boston Firm Ranks as One of Region's Top Benefits Firms


BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - October 2, 2008) - Started from scratch 10 years ago, Longfellow Benefits has grown into one of New England's top employee benefits boutiques, serving some of the region's best-known organizations.

The Boston-based benefits consultant and broker recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, N.H.

Principals Craig Cerretani, Phil LeBlanc and Ken Stanger and a few support staff set up shop in 1998, soon joined by Joe Gray, who became managing partner.

"Hiring great people in every position is the key," Gray said. "This business is all about the expertise and service our associates bring to our loyal clients."

In keeping with the Longfellow spirit that has made the firm one of Boston Business Journal's Best Places to Work, associates enjoyed an assortment of activities and celebrations. At Saturday's dinner, Longfellow associates presented the principals with a token of their appreciation.

PHOTOCAPTION for attached photo: L-R: LeBlanc, Cerretani, Gray and Stanger (not shown) were presented with clocks with the following inscription from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow:

"Build today, then strong and sure,
With a firm and ample base
And ascending and secure
Shall tomorrow find its place."

About Longfellow Benefits

Serving organizations in New England and nationally, Longfellow Benefits provides employee benefits, retirement plans and executive benefits. Its staff includes experts carrying top professional designations: Registered Employee Benefit Consultant (REBC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), Licensed Insurance Advisor (LIA), Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL), Master of Business Administration, Taxation (MBA), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®).

For more information, visit www.longfellowbenefits.com or call 617-351-6000.

Contact Information: Contact: Henry Stimpson Stimpson Communications 508-647-0705 HStimpson@StimpsonCommunications.com

Phil LeBlanc, Craig Cerretani and Joe Gray at Longfellow Benefits' 10th anniversary