North Shore Life & Health Agency

Learn about us and how our high performance requires bold leadership, vigilant integrity and a culture of collaboration for constant improvement.

CLIENT CENTERED

Whether you are investing to build wealth, protect your family, or preserve your assets, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and long-term goals.
Our team of professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you.

​Over the years, we have found that a team approach can be an effective method to help clients who have a wide variety of needs as they maneuver through a complex financial-services world. We invite you to discover and experience the power of our services. We believe it has far-reaching benefits for our clients to get opinions from several sources with diverse backgrounds, education, and experience.

No one strategy fits everyone, which is why every client gets our undivided attention—from planning to execution to follow-up. We take a proactive approach to helping you develop a strategy to address your financial goals and objectives, using the most efficient methods available.

Meet Our
Expert Team

Glenn Hechler

Glenn Hechler

Managing Partner

Glenn@northshorelh.com

When Glenn Hechler entered the financial industry in 1996, his goal was to never focus on quantity, but to build quality relationships with his clients and their families. He wanted the ability to spend the time needed with each client to learn about what matters most to them. For over 25 years, Glenn has worked with individuals, families, and businesses creating, managing, and protecting their wealth, while aspiring to provide a level of service that is not always provided in the financial industry.

As a business owner himself, Glenn understands the unique challenges that come with retirement, insurance, and succession planning. He and his team work with business owners of all sizes, from startups to large corporations, to help them navigate through each stage of growth of their company and find the right solutions for their needs.

Glenn lives in Westchester, NY with his wife and three sons and is actively involved in his community. He coaches various sports and currently serves as the Vice President of the Executive Board of Somers Youth Sports. He is also on the Executive Committee of the SMP Foundation, and the board of Community Police Relations Foundation, demonstrating his commitment to philanthropy and community service.

Matthew McNelis

Matthew McNelis

Benefits Advisor

matthew@northshorelh.com

Matthew McNelis has over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry and believes health insurance and benefits are about protecting what matters most. He helps families and individuals find clear, suitable solutions while making the process simple and transparent. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, Christina, and their two children, Liam and Sienna, and coaches youth and high school basketball.
Josh Minotta

Josh Minotta

Operations Manager

josh@northshorelh.com

Josh Minotta holds an MBA from Long Island University and brings extensive experience in both operations and the insurance industry. With a proven track record in optimizing processes and delivering client-centered solutions, he leverages his business expertise and insurance knowledge to help individuals and organizations reach their goals.

Kathy Velos

Kathy Velos

Head of Operations

kathy@northshorelh.com

Kathy Velos serves as the Head of Operations at North Shore Life & Health, where she manages the structural framework, daily administration, and back-office operations that keep the firm running seamlessly. With an impressive 35 years of experience in the life and health insurance industry, Kathy is a seasoned professional dedicated to streamlining complex workflows, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving behind-the-scenes efficiency.

Throughout her distinguished career, she has built a reputation for her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to handle critical administrative infrastructure. At North Shore, Kathy’s decades of deep industry insight and operational expertiseensure that the core technical and administrative functions are executed flawlessly, keeping the firm agile and positioned for long-term success.

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in Touch

North Shore Life & Health Agency
82 Sunnyside Lane
Westbury, NY 11590 

516.248.0000
Kathy@northshorelh.com

 

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