MetLife Financial Group of Upstate New York
 
 
The MetLife Financial Group of Upstate New York is a full service financial services agency. In a world of advanced technology and services delivered with the click of a button we mirror the tradition of MetLife by meeting with our clients face to face and building strong, long-term relationships with them.

Our team of financial professionals are dedicated to meeting the needs of people who reside in our diverse community. Our wealth of knowledge and experience assists our clients with whatever their financial needs may be - from Auto & Home Insurance* to Estate Preservation.

*Auto and Home Insurance offered by Metropolitan Property and Casualty Ins. Co. and affiliates, Warwick, RI. Not available in all states.  

 

We have representatives in this office licensed and registered to offer products and services in [NY]. Licenses and registrations will vary by representative and some representatives may be licensed and registered in additional states. Please contact this office for further information.

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