EFM&A Welcomes Kyle Tyrpak

Emerling Floss Murphy & Associates is pleased to announce that Kyle Tyrpak has joined EFM&A as a Commercial Lines Account Manager.

With 11 years of experience in the industry, Kyle brings a wealth of expertise in insurance knowledge, prompt service, and exceptional client assistance. He takes pride in being responsive to insureds’ needs, guiding them through the intricacies of insurance, and building strong client relationships. As a proud member of Big I Insurance, NextGen, he is committed to professional growth and development.

Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, video games, basketball, and watching the Bills. He is getting married in October and cherishes spending time with family and friends.

Please join us in welcoming Kyle to the team!

EFM&A Welcomes Dawn Weitz

We are pleased to announce that Dawn Weitz has joined the EFM&A customer service team.

Dawn joins us as our new Director of First Impressions at our Clarence Branch. Dawn has received a lot of recognition for her excellent customer service throughout her career and even wrote a customer service training manual.

Please join us in welcoming Dawn to our team!

EFM&A Welcomes Karen Schulze

We are pleased to announce that Karen Schulze has joined the EFM&A team in customer service. With four years of experience at AAA Insurance, Karen brings valuable expertise as a Personal Lines Account Manager.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Karen to our team and look forward to her contributions.

EFM&A Welcomes Mathew Gugino

EFM&A is pleased to announce the hiring of Mathew Gugino as an Account Executive, bringing with him over 14 years of experience in the insurance and financial industry. Mr. Gugino previously worked for Allstate and Great Lakes and is certified in Personal, Commercial, and Life Insurance. Many of his original clients have continued with him at EFM&A.

Mathew was an award-winning agent with Allstate and a member of their Honor Ring. He also has experience working with first responders, including law enforcement professionals and the FBI. He recently decided to join Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company as a fireman.

Please join us in welcoming Mathew.

EFM&A Welcomes Back Brandi Sisson

After a three-year hiatus, Emerling Floss Murphy & Associates are excited to welcome back Brandi Sisson to the agency as a Personal Lines Account Manager.

Brandi was with the Emerling Agency prior to the merge for over eight years and left in 2018 to work for her family business.

Brandi was born and raised in Clarence, NY. She is working for us from her new residence in Melbourne, Florida, where she now resides!

EFM&A Welcomes Ian Hurtubise

Emerling Floss Murphy & Associates is pleased to announce the hiring of Ian Hurtubise as a Group Benefits Consultant.  Ian specializes in disability and has his NYS Life, Accident, and Health license.

He loves learning about how his clients impact the WNY area, and he loves working and educating his clients about Group Benefits.

Ian lives in East Amherst with his fiancee, Jessica his dog, Pepper, and his cat, Pita. Outside of work he coaches college hockey, he is renovating his new house, and he enjoys hiking, biking, or running with Pepper!

Emerling Floss Murphy & Associates Group Benefits department has substantially grown throughout the past year, especially as businesses have adjusted their portfolios to attract and maintain employees.

Emerling Floss Murphy & Associates serves as an intermediary between companies and several Group Insurance Companies, helping match plans that best suit the needs.  The clientele ranges from businesses with less than five employees, to large corporations with thousands of employees.  The Group Benefits team has specialists that cover this range, along with a strong support team that ensures a streamlined rollout to the employees.

Getting to Know Sean Huff

Sean Huff has been with EMS Wealth Management/EFM&A since September 2019, and in the financial planning industry since 2014.

Sean specializes in helping those close to or in retirement, plan for the unknown and unexpected. His ideal client is someone 50 or older who is very focused on getting to the next stage of their life, but unsure of what lies ahead.

He focuses mainly on saving clients’ money on taxes and optimizing investments so that they work best for the client. Through a consultative approach, he looks at every aspect of someone’s life to make sure all their goals can be accomplished and that they can live out their lives with dignity and the way they desire. Whether that be sitting on a beach with a margarita or sitting on the back porch, his goal is to ensure that clients have the retirement they have worked so many years towards.

Last month, Sean received his NYS P&C License.

EFM&A Welcomes Adam Kahabka

EFM&A is pleased to welcome Adam Kahabka as our new Business Development Associate!

Adam is a familiar face at EFM&A, as he worked for the Emerling Agency from 2013-2015 – and now he’s back!

Adam has his license in NY Property and Casualty.

Outside of work, he enjoys running, home projects, spending time with family and traveling.

Adam resides in Lancaster with his wife Molly, and his two children, Declan and Easton (and two dogs – Tripp and Domenik).

Welcome Adam to the EFM&A Family

Barb Schubring Celebrates 25 Years with Agency

Barb Schubring, a Commercial Lines Manager for Emerling Floss Mur[hy & Associates has recently celebrated 25 years of service with the agency, since her hiring at the Floss Agency back in 1996.

Barbara attended the Holy Angels Academy and Bryant and Stratton College for her formal education and now has her P&C Brokers License.

Barbara enjoys it when a client puts their faith in her to find the best and most affordable coverage for their business.

Joe Floss said, “Barb is an exceptional insurance professional who always does the right thing right for our clients.”
Congratulations, Barb and thank you for your incredible work as a member of the EFM&A family.

Time to Insure Your summer Recreational Vehicles

Spring in Western New York can be misleading. 70 degrees of sunshine can fall during the same week as a light snowfall. But regardless, Spring means it’s time to get your summer vehicles insured.

We can’t emphasize enough – there is no such thing as “just this one time,” when it comes to driving your vehicle without the proper insurance. It only takes one time for an accident or injury to happen – even during a quick run to “dust off the cobwebs.”

Your recreational vehicles can often be bundled with your every-day vehicles. Many recreational vehicles require separate licensing or safety courses to reduce insurance costs.

Information about recreational vehicle insurance, including the ability to request a quote can be found on our website – CLICK HERE!

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