Thomas E. Bonhag '79MBA

Thomas E. Bonhag, CFP, CLU, ChFC, is the Chief Operating Officer of National Madison, a life insurance brokerage firm specializing in sophisticated insurance solutions for high net worth individuals, corporations and non-profit organizations. With more than 30 years in the financial services industry, his experience includes service as a personal financial advisor to senior corporate executives and very affluent families. He has also served as a corporate officer for both a major global bank and leading global insurer. His areas of specialization include corporate executive benefits, wealth transfer planning, and philanthropic life insurance.

Bonhag holds the professional designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). He is a member of the Estate Planning Council of New York City, Inc. and the Society of Financial Service Professionals. He is a Charter Member of PACE (Professional Achievements in Continuing Education) and has taught CFP exam preparation courses at the New York Center for Financial Studies.

Bonhag received his B.A. from Fordham University and his MBA from St. John’s University. He has served Fordham University as a member of the President’s Planned Giving Advisory Council, the Professional Advisors Committee and the President’s Council. He has served St. John’s University as an Alumni Mentor and was awarded the Alumni Outstanding Achievement award in 2004 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the receipt of his MBA. He is also a member of the Philanthropic Planning Group of Greater New York, the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning and The International Association of Advisors in Philanthropy.