The Stratford Financial Group is one of the most prominent insurance consulting and brokerage firms in the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area. It has become one of the most reliable sources on consumer-directed healthcare, led by its principals, Daniel Ritter and Jeffrey Ingalls.

In 2007, Dan and Jeff co-wrote a book, Stop Buying Health Plans and Start Buying Health Insurance, explaining how businesses and employees can save money through consumer-directed health plans. Both speak frequently on this and other topics, and Jeff hosted “For Your Benefit,” a weekly call-in radio show on WMTR Radio. Plus, Stratford is approved by the New Jersey and New York State Boards of Accountancy to offer continuing education credits on consumer-directed healthcare and related subjects.

A 25-year veteran of the insurance and benefits field, Dan founded Stratford in 1997 and was joined later that year by Jeff, who brings 18 years of industry experience. Through their leadership, Stratford has created a service-intensive approach that has exceeded clients’ expectations.

Stratford’s team of highly trained and dedicated individuals can deliver a broad spectrum of services, from finding the right benefits plan to designing, marketing and implementing the program. They can also serve as your "back-office human resource department," providing updates about insurance markets and changes in laws such as COBRA, HIPAA and FMLA.

Its consultants serve a wide cross-section of clients, ranging from private and publicly traded companies to non-profit organizations. Each can travel to your offices throughout the tri-state area for open enrollment meetings, renewal presentations and service visits.

Stratford is a member of the Financial Planners Association of New Jersey and the National Association of Health Underwriters as well as the New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters.