About Us
Eric Stratton
President
Eric Stratton has been a Financial Services Representative since 1998 and is recognized nationally as one of the top agents in the country. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Eric has focused his training and expertise on the design of Retirement Strategies for the unique needs of today's seniors.
Eric states, "It is my conviction that money should not dictate your retirement lifestyle. Instead, your desired lifestyle should dictate your financial strategy. However, too often I see retirees who are fearful and paralyzed by their financial situation. They are concerned about outliving their income. Husbands restrict their spending in fear of leaving their surviving wife in financial stress.
Uncertainty about the future of taxes, inflation, and social security cause them to skip vacations and live on a tighter budget than may be necessary. Retirement shouldn't be this way. It should be an enjoyable time, where you're comfortable and secure, living the lifestyle you want without fear of financial failure. That's what I try to bring to every client meeting. We stop the money from dictating your lifestyle, and instead create a financial strategy based around the retirement lifestyle you've envisioned."
Cindy Collins
Executive Vice-President
Cindy Collins has been with Magdalein & Stratton since 2003. She is a licensed insurance agent and Registered Representative with over 25 years of experience in financial services. She works alongside Eric Stratton to create custom retirement strategies for our clients.
Cindy is very passionate about helping retirees. Having acquired a broad base of knowledge in the financial industry, she has a unique and rare understanding of the product and rules that are utilized in each strategy, and can offer unmatched insight into the effects that each product could have on our clients' goals. Cindy is involved in every case at Magdalein & Stratton. From the first time you sit down with us, to the final implementation of your strategy, she is there to help craft the plan, explain the parts, answer your questions, and execute the strategy.
Sam Magdalein
Senior Vice-President
Sam is responsible for operations and new client development at Magdalein & Stratton. Having joined Magdalein & Stratton upon completion of college in 2002, Sam work closely with Eric and Cindy to help implement their goals and vision for the firm.
Sam states, "It is truly a pleasure to work with Eric and Cindy. A person's character really shows, not in front of the client, but after the meeting is over. I have seen such a commitment from them, putting in extra hours until they are satisfied with the strategies, and setting aside their own interests to fulfill the interests of the clients. The staff at Magdalein & Stratton care about the well-being of their clients first, and work hard to make sure their goals are met and their retirement is secure."
Sam lives in Jacksonville with his wife and daughter, and volunteers as the Youth Pastor at his local church.
Kristi Dillhyon
Vice-President of Client Services
Kristi has been working in the financial industry for almost 10 years, and has been with Magdalein & Stratton since 2005.
Kristi is our dedicated Client Services Representative. When you call Magdalein & Stratton with a beneficiary change or account status request, you won't be transferred to some endless phone tree at a major financial institution. You'll speak directly with Kristi, who will handle the request promptly, and keep you updated along the way.
Debbie Piratzky
Vice-President of Operations
Debbie is the newest addition to the team, joining us in 2009. She is the magician behind all of our wonderful client appreciation events and Open Houses! Debbie is also the first person you'll meet when you come to our offices. She ensures that every client experience is enjoyable.
Robert A. Zeiner
CLU, ChFC
Born and raised in Hartford, Ct., Bob graduated from the University of Connecticut with a major in Finance and Insurance. Mr. Zeiner has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years. He was also instructed at the University of Ct. and played varsity baseball there. He earned CLU, and CFC designations from the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He has been married to Marion Zeiner for 41 years and has 4 children and 9 grand children. Jacksonville has been his home since 1979. Mr. Zeiner has been coaching soccer at Episcopal High School for several years. He is a member and Sunday School teacher at the Church of the Redeemer in Jacksonville.
