Michael Blair (President)

Biography

Mike Blair is the owner and President of The Blair Agency, Inc. and a Partner of Capitas Financial. He has been a member of the Capitas Executive Committee since 2016, and manages sales for Missouri, southwest Illinois, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma. Mike became President of The Blair Agency in 2000. He is truly a professional asset available to all our advisors and clients, and takes great pride in our service and support.

Mike is experienced in the management of a multiple company brokerage agency and skilled in the art of negotiating contracts for his clients. He actively works with clients of his advisors, helping them identify and implement estate planning strategies that reduce tax exposure and allow legacy planning, succession planning and effective business continuity. Mike, along with his team, are experienced in providing a highly customized approach in developing strategies that address the specific needs of today’s clients.

Mike graduated from Arizona State University in 1979, and speaks regularly to advisor and client groups. He also holds his series 6 and 63 securities licenses. Mike and his wife, Linda, have two grown children, Jackie and Michael, who they enjoy visiting in Chicago and New York. Mike is an avid music lover who enjoys going to concerts. In his spare time, he enjoys watching Blues Hockey, traveling, and outdoor activities.

The Blair Agency

The Blair Agency, a founding member of Capitas Financial, are experts in assisting financial advisors with innovative marketing concepts and an unparalleled spectrum of products from the leading insurance carriers in the industry. The Blair Agency offers the professional financial advisor one stop access to the entire market. We see the whole market for you and your clients. Since 1972 The Blair Agency has served the needs of brokers and advisors in the Midwest including Missouri, southwest Illinois, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

Our staff provides expert point of sale assistance and a full service experienced back office. The combination of our local service and support with the Capitas Financial network of member firms is unmatched in the insurance industry. We are committed to your success.

Capitas Financial

Capitas Financial, Inc. is a national organization made up of 16 regional processing centers, 130 point-of-sale professionals and 250-plus back office support specialists who offer a multi-carrier insurance product portfolio, along with unbiased consultative assistance to financial professionals and their clients. Capitas Financial is a national firm, based in Minneapolis, MN with a footprint that includes all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Capitas delivers the strength of a national organization coupled with unrivaled local customer service.