A
s we approach the end of the year, we tend to get caught up with family gatherings, socializing with friends, and squeezing the most out of what remains of the year; unfortunately, family financial security takes a back seat to the excitement and distractions. It’s easy to procrastinate; who wants to dig through files and spend what little time is available figuring changes in
58 | NOVEMBER 2022 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA
insurance policies and portfolios? However, doing a review each year is vital for family protection. In preparation for this article and to get a handle on real-world experience, we contacted Nick Daddona, owner of the SouthCoast Insurance Group and its sister company, the SouthCoast Financial Group of Dartmouth, and New Bedford, Massachusetts. What we found interesting in speaking with Nick was his commitment to his family, businesses, and his clients, and how he was able to apply his knowl-
edge to help others. Born and raised in Fall River — and after graduating from Durfee High School, he studied business at St. Anselm college in New Hampshire. Upon completing his course load, he entered the insurance business, recruited by a large corporate carrier. And while the job offered great insight, Nick found some practices obtuse and sometimes not in the best interests of the clients it was supposed to represent. Sometime later, Nick met and worked with a mentor who would further expand the young entrepreneur’s knowl-