Russell F. Bicker, a member of the Chairman's Council, which consists of the top registered representatives of the New York Life Insurance Co., has been a part of the Butler area for more than 37 years.

Beginning as a teacher in the Butler School District, he began his insurance and financial service business, Bicker Financial Services, over 22 years ago.

Mr. Bicker has a clientele of more than 4,000 individuals and businesses and provides professional, individual services and regular reviews to help these clients with their ongoing financial and estate planning needs.

Mr. Bicker was again named New York Life's Top Mutual Fund Producer for 2006 fin the New York Life Insurance Co., a Fortune 500 company.

This award is based upon the highest production standards and continued support of existing clients.

Mr. Bicker continues to accept no-fee appointments at 502 Stirling Village, Butler, for people interested in improving their financial needs and goals.

Most of his clients say they wish they'd started doing this 20 years ago.

Why should you find out more? Because you have a lot to gain and nothing to lose.

That is, unless you do nothing.