Since 1883, Modern Woodmen of America has brought people together, supported families and strengthened communities.
About Us
Grow with Modern Woodmen! As a financial representative, you can make a positive impact for your family and your community.
We can help you meet your current needs, achieve your future dreams and plan for all stages of life.
Planning for Life
What we do tomorrow is the product of what we accomplish now.
Modern Woodmen maintains a portfolio of high-quality financial products that can help you meet a wide range of life needs.
Our Products
Browse our helpful tips and articles to understand what’s important to you and your loved ones.
When you join Modern Woodmen, you become a member of the organization. You trust us with your financial needs. And you have the opportunity to access member benefits and impact your community.
My Membership
Make a payment, update your address, and access account information, online forms and fraternal programs from the member website.
Modern Woodmen membership is about relationships. We take time to get to know you and your needs. Get to know me and how we might connect.
Contact Jon Starr
My family includes…
my son, Austin, and my daughter, Madison.
I'm passionate about…
helping people reach financial independence.
In my free time you'll probably find me…
at the gym, on the lake, at a baseball game, on a soccer field, or watching UConn basketball.
My greatest blessing is…
my family and my extended family.
Our team includes…
Eric Gallicchio, Ron Shimko, Peter Slavin, Patrick Mitchell, Alexa Gallicchio, Jay Maltas, Brianna Garcia, David Small and Jorge Lopes.
We serve members in…
Connecticut and Rhode Island.
We’re passionate about…
protecting families and advancing Modern Woodmen's mission to help members achieve financial security and independence.
We focus on…
Helping with comprehensive planning needs. Our representatives have a wide range of knowledge and experience, and we're a full-service financial services provider.
We're unique because…
our team has tremendous industry experience. Our average representative has 27 years of experience.
Our current career opportunities include…
financial representatives and managing partners.
We feel strongly about supporting our communities at a local level. One way we're able to make a positive impact is through Modern Woodmen activities and programs. We especially enjoy:
supporting our local charities.
Our philosophy on volunteering is…
to volunteer as much as possible.
We’re most proud of…
the impact we make in our community.
When was the last time you reviewed your beneficiary information? As the seasons shift, it’s the perfect time to reflect on life’s changes. Whether it’s a new addition to the family, a change in relationship or simply time for a refresh, it's important to update your information so it matches your current wishes. Need help reviewing? Schedule a meeting with me today.
Looking back on 2025, have you progressed in your career? Have you accomplished what you'd hoped? Answer below. If your answer is no, it may be time for a career change. A career as a financial representative may be just the thing you're looking for. Ask me how!
As 2025 nears its end, it's time to start preparing your finances for 2026. Here are some simple steps to complete to get your finances in order for the new year. · Review your beneficiaries (still accurate?). · Have financial conversations with loved ones. · Plan for taxes. · Review your insurance coverage. · Create a budget. Schedule a meeting with me to review all these and more!
We can help you review your needs and plan for your financial future throughout life. (Learn more about Modern Woodmen's Planning for Life system and products.) Because Modern Woodmen is a fraternal financial services organization, we can also explore the benefits of being a member.
Select a financial goal from the drop-down menu to find helpful tips and articles.
