Over his lengthy and successful career, Dino Cicchitano has been involved in many different ventures. Real estate, retail clothing and bagel cafes.

His newest endeavour? Insurance Agent and Financial Advisor

Why did he become involved in this line of business?

“A mid-life change of career for personal reasons and a lifelong interest in finance,” Cicchitano says.

The president of Cicchitano Financial Services Inc., Dino has a varied background. It includes:

• Real Estate Broker for over 30 years
• Owner/President of Benny Bay Inc., operating as United Colors of Benetton clothing
• Owner/Broker of Homelife Cicchitano Real Estate,
• Owner/President of The Great Canadian Bagel Company Thunder Bay Inc.

If there’s one thing he has learned, it’s that no one knows what the future will bring.

“There are always ups and downs in life and in business,” he observes.

His own philosophy is to roll up his sleeves and embrace the challenges. Hard work and willingness to take risks are what he attributes to his successes.

With a team of five advisors, Cicchitano Financial (operating as The Co-operators) offers a full line of financial services. Life, home, auto, farm, commercial, travel insurance as well as wealth management and retirement planning.

“Protecting people and their families with the proper insurance, and helping them to achieve financial security in their life and retirement” is Cicchitano’s guiding principle.