Our Story
Our firm strives to provide a high level of consulting and advisory services, relying on our team and partners from independent associated firms.
Peter Wright, President of Wright Benefit Strategies (established in 2001), has over 35 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Peter has developed a number of financial service businesses and strategies serving the employee benefit, retirement plan and risk management markets. Wright Benefit Strategies was established to deliver objective and focused consulting services to employers and individuals. Since its founding in 2001, WBS has grown through new clients, acquisition of Holzl Financial Group and Gibbs Organization, and establishment of Wright Benefit Advisors, a registered investment advisory firm. Today, the firm partners with Wislon Parners and provides a full range of services to middle market employers. Prior to establishing Wright Benefit Strategies, Inc, Peter worked for a major insurance broker and service firm serving private and non-profit employers. Peter began his career with a major insurance carrier in Hartford, Connecticut. Peter received a Bachelor of Science Degree, with Honors, from the Geis College of Business at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. He completed the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation through the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Peter is licensed for all forms of insurance. In addition, he is licensed for all forms of securities. Peter is has a keen interest in political economics and history, as well as the outdoors and family.
Peter V Wright, CEBS
President
A Consumer Economics and Finance graduate, also from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Mick has additional experience in the retirement and Employee Benefits field during his time spent at Aon Consulting working as a Pension Specialist in the Retirement and Wealth Division. Wherein he communicated and calculated Defined Benefit payments to plan participants on the behalf of clients; working directly with retirees, current employees, and company decision makers.
Mick directs all aspects of project coordination, customer service, and day-to-day operations at WBS. He is licensed in Life and Health insurance and is currently pursuing a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)accreditation from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and the International Foundation of Employee benefit Plans. Mick is a history enthusiast, avid runner, and lifelong lover of the outdoors. He enjoys skiing, live music, exploring nature, and discovering the stories that connect us to the past.
Mick directs all aspects of project coordination, customer service, and day-to-day operations at WBS. He is licensed in Life and Health insurance and is currently pursuing a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)accreditation from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and the International Foundation of Employee benefit Plans. Mick is a history enthusiast, avid runner, and lifelong lover of the outdoors. He enjoys skiing, live music, exploring nature, and discovering the stories that connect us to the past.
Michael "Mick" Wright
Vice President
Peter and Mick circa 2001, around Wright benefit Strategies, Inc. founding date
