Eric Barlow founded Atlantic Financial Services with the mission to enrich clients’ financial futures and enhance their peace of mind. Using a creative blend of insurance and financial strategies, he focuses on protection strategies, estate and retirement, and business succession. With nearly two decades in the insurance industry and a CLTC® designation, Eric has a thorough understanding of how insurance can impact and integrate with his clients’ financial strategies. In helping you solve your needs, he works closely with other trusted professionals such as elder law attorneys and accountants, connecting clients with the full scope of resources they require throughout their many stages and seasons of life. There is no one size fits all approach. Eric takes great pride in being the professional and friend that his clients look to for guidance and works tirelessly to design and execute customized roadmaps to aid each in reaching their unique financial goals.
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, ECSU
FINRA Series 6, 63
Life, accident, Health Insurance License
Certified in Long Term Care (CLTC®)
The Certified in Long Term Care (CLTC) designation has been a part of the industry since 1999, and with it, provides designees knowledge, tools and resources to equip them to better discuss and plan for longevity. The CLTC designation is recognized by The American College, NAIFA, and New York Life.
NAIFA CT 4 Under 40
Lifetime member of Million Dollar Round Table^
NYL Executive Council 2009-2014, 2016, 2019-2020*
NYL President’s Council 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021*
NYL Chairman’s Council 2022, 2024*
Northeastern Agencies Council Credit Leader 2020 (EC)
Northeastern Agencies Investment Annuity Production Leader 2020
^MDRT is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance.
*Awarded by New York Life Insurance Company for outstanding sales achievements. Council is an annual company recognition program based on agent production from July 1- June 30.
Born and raised in the Hartford, Connecticut area, Eric maintains a passion for the community that he grew up in and strives to contribute to the betterment of tomorrow. Whether it is volunteering with the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, supporting local and national foundations such as Mary’s Place, a Center for Grieving Children & Families and the Alzheimer’s Association, or traveling throughout the state hosting free educational workshops and seminars, he and his staff at AFS possess a shared belief that giving back is the truest way forward.
A native Connecticutian, Eric currently resides on the Connecticut shoreline, enjoying the outdoors and getting on the water as much as possible during the warm months. He has enjoyed a lifelong love affair with the sport of soccer, playing since 3 years old and Captain of two men’s leagues. He believes that sport can bring discipline, joy, and passion into your life. He and his wife enjoy traveling with their son, especially to England and Maine, and maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.