John J. Riccardi, Esq., MSCC, ChSNC®

About John

John Riccardi’s +15-year tenure as Senior Allocation Analyst is marked by a distinguished academic and professional journey.

A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Canisius College now Canisius University in Buffalo, NY, he holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biology and Political Science. His pursuit in the legal field led him to the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor.

While admitted to practice law in New York State in 1995, John continued to pursue additional licenses and certifications in his commitment to education; an education that allows him to assist other attorneys and their clients.

John has been a licensed New York State Life, Accident, and Health Broker since 2008 and is authorized to conduct business in the NY State of Health Marketplace. He has also obtained the professional designations of Medicare Set-Aside Certified Consultant (MSCC) since 2014, and Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC®) since 2017.

As a testament to his dedication to the pursuit of knowledge in the legal field, he was one of the first attorneys to obtain the certification of Master of New York Trial Advocacy in November 2023 from the Academy of Trial Lawyers having completed over 200 hours of approved courses.

John’s professional affiliations in the local and state-wide Bar Associations underscore his active engagement and leadership within the legal community.

Beyond his professional endeavors, John is deeply committed to charitable work, particularly with Preventionfocus, Inc., a Buffalo-based organization dedicated to preventing substance abuse and promoting healthy behaviors for children through school-based programs. He has served as President of the organization since 2021 and has served as a board member for over a decade. His efforts were recognized when he received the distinguished Preventionfocus Community Champion Award in May 2019.