RETIRED

Vincent Beauford began his career in the financial services industry in 1968 with New York Life Insurance Company.  He embarked on this new endeavor soon after his honorable discharge from the United States Air Force and his tenure at Baruch College and Fordham University where he majored in Business Administration.  While at New York Life, he was responsible for marketing life products and employee benefit programs to individuals and businesses.  He later became a Top Recruiter in the Tri-State Region of New York Life and a Top Producer in the insurance industry ultimately becoming s a member of the Million Dollar Roundtable.  He has taught classes on Estate Planning, Business Insurance Planning, and Advanced Commercial Insurance Marketing.  Additionally, he designed and developed successful Planned Giving/Fund Raising Programs for non-profit organizations. 

In 1982, Vincent became President & CEO of The Beauford Group Inc., a financial services firm specializing in benefits enhancement programs for corporations, associations and non-profit organizations.  His company conducted educational and financial workshops sponsored by prominent churches, Money Magazine, a New York State Senator and local radio stations. His business lectures include Charitable Giving, Planning for Long Term Care, Estate and Tax Planning, and Financial Strategies for the 21st Century.  While with the Beauford Group, he was asked to serve as Chairman of The Board of the Community News Service, a training ground for African American and Hispanic journalist. 

In 1997 Vincent relocated to the Atlanta Metropolitan area and became the Director of Sales for Atlanta Life Insurance Company in Atlanta, Georgia.  Shortly thereafter, he additionally worked for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce where he recruited business owners and entrepreneurs for membership in the Chamber of Commerce. 

In 2000 Vincent became President of Public Relations for New Vision Financial Management Services, LLC, of Lithonia, Georgia.  His duties required him to interface with corporate, non-profit, and public sectors. 

Today, Vincent serves as Chief Executive Officer of Safe Harbour Benefit Solutions, LLC., specializing in Federal, State, and Municipal markets by helping employees enhance their retirement goals and taking the confusion out of retirement planning.

Vincent officially retired in January 2020.