Our Promise to You
When transactional financial product sales were the norm, I decided to change my practice from transactional relationships to holistic engagements. I find fulfillment in helping people achieve "The American Dream" with a greater sense of purpose and financial security while creating and protecting their legacy for the future.
I'm inspired by the story of my grandfather Tony (Toni) Karabas, who immigrated to the United States as an only child in 1919. He was a fourteen-year-old with nothing more than a note in his pocket from his parents to his "uncle." He couldn't speak, read, nor write English. He also knew that he would never see his parents again. They made a great sacrifice, with blinding faith, by sending my grandfather to America so that he would have a prosperous life. I'm the legacy of my great-grandparents' sacrifice.
Our Team
Anthony M. Karabas, CLU®, ChFC®, LUTCF
Financial Services Executive | Financial Planner | Special Needs Planner
Bellaria Jimenez, CFP®, MBA
President - Barnum Tri State
Kristen Esposito
Vice President of Sales / Marketing - Barnum Tri State
Richard Caruso
Agency Supervisory Officer - Barnum Tri State
Gerald Silberman
Investment Director - Barnum Tri State
Abraham Velez
Agency Technical Specialist / Agency Security Administrator
Anthony Porchetta
Vice President - Barnum Tri State
Ariel Weinstein
Head of IT Operations / Practice Development Specialist - Barnum TriState
About Barnum Financial Group
Barnum offers the scope of a national financial services provider with access to industry-leading financial planning services, investment management, and insurance and protection products, while delivering a level of personalized service and attention found at a boutique firm.
We provide personal advice and solutions to more than 250,000 clients, including individuals and their families as well as small businesses, corporations, governments entities, and non-profit organizations and their employees, across all 50 states.
Barnum's Resources
Beverly Wright
Vice President, Worksite Products
Brian Parmalee
Vice President, Risk Management
Greg Wachter
VP, Risk Management
Jeremy Hus, MSFS, CFP®, ChFC®, CASL®, CLU®
Vice President, Financial Planning
John Foreman, MBA, CIMA®
Vice President, Investments
Kathleen Cassidy
Vice President, Advanced Markets
Matthew Teel, CFP®, CLU®
Senior Vice President, Risk Management
Niko Vamvakas
Vice President, Retirement Planning Solutions
William Erff
Property and Casualty Specialist
Community Involvement
Involvement in the community and local organizations is crucial for our team as it fosters a sense of social responsibility and builds valuable relationships. By giving back and actively participating, we contribute to the betterment of society, creating a positive impact that extends beyond our workplace.