Timothy ‘Tim’ Flanagan, Jr. is a third-generation leader in MassMutual. He is committed to leading his team in creating healthy financial planning practices while achieving their vision of success and balance in all aspects of their lives.

Tim’s career with MassMutual began in 1989 in Philadelphia. In January 2004, he took over as General Agent of The Pelora Group, a MassMutual Agency, one of the largest and longest-standing financial services firms in Charlotte. Under Tim’s leadership, the firm has experienced substantial growth and has expanded its service areas throughout the Carolinas.

As co-host of the “Winning Through Culture” podcast, Tim has parlayed his leadership skills, business experience and passion for helping entrepreneurs stay impactful and relevant.

Through Tim’s commitment to helping others, his firm established the Hands and Feet foundation to serve the community. The following are some of the organizations Hands and Feet supports: Charlotte Rescue Mission, Crisis Assistance Ministry, Isabella Santos Foundation, The Kosciuszko Foundation, Loaves & Fishes, Patriots Path, Rise 2 Thrive, and Rise Against Hunger.

He is also involved in MassMutual’s LifeBridge^SM free life insurance program. MassMutual Carolinas has provided $15 million in free life insurance to income-eligible families to help children pay for education expenses.

In addition, Tim is a member of MassMutual’s Field Advisory Council, the Charlotte Uptown Rotary and C12. He has also raised funds for The American College’s Center for Special Needs and Center for Economic Empowerment.

He has received several accolades for his leadership skills and dedication to the community. Tim was named as one of the “40 Under 40” leaders in Charlotte and among the “Most Admired CEOs” by the Charlotte Business Journal. In addition, his firm has been recognized numerous times among Charlotte’s “Best Places to Work” for mid-sized companies.

Tim considers his biggest blessing to be his family. He married his college sweetheart, Jeanine, and together they raised two wonderful children, Sean and Caitlin, both of whom live in Charlotte.

A graduate in Finance and Business from Cabrini University, Tim also completed the Executive Development program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and has received several designations from The American College of Financial Services.