GORDON M. GRAFFIUS
Chief Executive Officer, gordon@commonwealthbenefitsgroup.com
Gordon Graffius is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Commonwealth Benefits Group. Gordon founded CBG in 1985 after identifying a void in the marketplace for benefit-related products and services and a need to service clients in a more holistic manner.
A seasoned practitioner with more than 40 years of insurance and financial services, and leadership experience, Gordon partners with executives and human resources teams of closely-held businesses in the construction, food services, financial services, legal, manufacturing and technology sectors to craft and implement solutions that help achieve financial and healthcare objectives. His areas of expertise include estate planning, employee benefits and business continuation needs. Gordon’s wealth of experience has allowed him to build strong relationships with leading local, regional and national benefit plan providers and vendors, which translates into cost-savings for his customers. He enjoys solving problems and exceeding his clients’ expectations.
Gordon spent 25 years as an insurance broker and general agent before he founded and served as President of Commonwealth Financial Group. Through his leadership and wealth of insurance and benefits knowledge, he launched CBG, where today, he serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Gordon is a frequent guest speaker at various professional association meetings, and financial, business succession and estate planning seminars. He is a member of the Society of Financial Services Professionals and the Health Underwriters Association. Gordon is the recipient of numerous awards and honors.
A lifelong community leader, Gordon was active with the Big 33 Football Classic where he served as past President and on the Board of Directors for 11 years.