Mike Hudson started his career in financial services in 1988, when he began working with Prudential Insurance company as an agent in Oxford Valley Pa. He was an agent for over 4 years and then was promoted to Sales Manager. He managed a sales staff of 10-12 agents. His staff earned several awards and citations during his tenure.

In July of 1999 he began working with CMS Companies in Philadelphia. He accepted the role of Manager of Wealth Transfer. His duties consisted of designing, underwriting, and implementing life insurance portfolios for high-net-worth clients’ estate planning needs. While at CMS, Mike managed a staff of nine design analysts and two underwriters and acted as the liaison to the company’s marketing department and Principals. He also interacted with multiple Insurance carriers to coordinate the implementation of jumbo face amount life insurance portfolios for their clients. While at CMS, Mike also engaged in several philanthropic endeavors such as Foundations Mentoring program, United Ways Day of Caring, and Red Cross victim assistance.

Mike joined East Penn Financial Group in December of 2004. There he served as the Agency Director in the Lansdale PA office. He changed positions at the firm and became an advisor because he felt that his level of compassion and integrity were best suited when dealing directly with clients.

Mike began STAND Financial Services, Inc in 2010. His desire for open investment and insurance architecture led him to open his own agency. He strived to have the highest level of objectivity available when helping clients select the appropriate products or services.

Mike began his education in Philadelphia at George Washington High School. He played 4 years of football for the Eagles. He was voted captain of the team as a senior and received the Sportsmanship award that year. He enrolled at West Chester University and graduated in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He played 4 years of football for the Golden Rams and was voted by his teammates the Kelly Sportsmanship award in his senior year.

Mike has earned industry designations of ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant), CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), LUTCF (Life Training Council Fellowship), CLTC (Certified Long Term Care Consultant) and IAR (Investment Advisory Representative). He holds registrations of Series 6, 7 and 63 through LPL. He is registered for securities in PA, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NY, SC, TX and VA.

Mike continues his philanthropic endeavors. He works with Shriners and Shriners Hospital of Philadelphia, is a board member of the WCU Killinger Foundation, is an advisory member of the WCU Foundation Board, an annual contributor to Bringing Hope Home and an active donor to the American Red Cross.

He resides in Royersford PA with his wife Teresa and their Akita mix, Hannah. They have 4 adult children, Nicholas, Stephanie, Daniel, and Ashley.

Michele has over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry and has worked with several advisors and firms. She started with STAND Financial as a contracted LPL virtual Administrative Assistant in February of 2020. In her role as a virtual Administrative Assistant, Michele would support multiple LPL advisors with their investment paperwork and service requests as well as build client relationships. In June of 2021, Michele decided to severe her ties to LPL Financial and work exclusively with our team at STAND.

Her role is mainly to support Mike with the investment side of STAND. In this role, she handles most of the new account opening tasks, processes existing investment account service requests, client communications and maintains Mike’s calendar. Additionally, she handles several special firm enhancement projects.

She has maintained her Series 7 & 66 licenses for over 21 years. She has accumulated extensive industry knowledge and has become a valuable resource for STAND and our clients.

Michele was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She and her husband Rich, lived in the Philly area for most of their lives. Seven years ago, they moved to Southern California to be with family. They enjoy outdoor activities in the year-round warm weather with their dog Butters.

Phone Direct number: (215) 872-9856

E-mail: michele@stand-financial.com

Trish joined her family’s business, Weigner Insurance in 2011 and currently serves as Agency Manager. In 2021 she completed her CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation and graduated from the inaugural Virtual LILI (Leadership in Life Institute) course offered through NAIFA (National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors). She has been a NAIFA member since 2013, has served NAIFA – PA as YAT (Young Advisor Team) Chairperson and Board Member and was Secretary of her local chapter. She was honored to receive the 2023 NAIFA PA YAT Leader of the Year award. Trish graduated from Gettysburg College in 2004, where she majored in Philosophy with a minor in Women’s Studies.

Although Trish is a new member of STAND, she has been partnered with us thru Weigner Insurance.  Her role at STAND will be to handle life insurance, annuity and mutual fund service requests.  Trish will also handle new account processing for life insurance and annuities.

She resides in Telford with her husband, Frank and two sons, Danny and Joey. She was the treasurer of their elementary Home and School Association and is a coach for Souderton Area Boys Lacrosse Association. In her free time, she can be found reading a book or out for a run. She loves spending time with her family traveling and enjoying outdoor adventures hiking, swimming, and skiing.

Phone Direct number: (215) 872-0712

E-mail: trish@stand-financial.com