Management


Dennis Smith, Founder and CEO


Dennis Smith is the founder of First Responders Financial Services LLC. In his 18 years as a New York City firefighter, he developed profound respect for the professionalism of the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and nurses with whom he worked in the more than 40 alarms his engine company responded to every day. He witnessed their willingness to give of themselves in the course of their duty. He also came to know their financial needs, which were his own needs... Read More




Peter Hayden, Vice Chairman


Chief Peter E. Hayden was a 37-year member of the New York Fire Department. He was appointed to the FDNY on November 30th, 1968. Chief Hayden’s experience includes assignments in both Brooklyn and Manhattan. He was promoted to Chief of Safety in 1995 and served in this role until his assignment to the 1st Division in 1997... Read More




W. Ward Carey, Executive Consultant


Prior to joining First Responders Financial in 2005, Mr. Carey was a Senior Vice President of Investments at PaineWebber Incorporated, and he served as President, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Tucker Anthony & RL Day. W. Ward Carey has over 40 years of senior level experience in the investment and investment banking fields.


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