New York Life & Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Empowering members with lifelong protection.
New York Life and Delta Sigma Theta are partnering to help build a better future. With a full suite of insurance and financial products, New York Life is committed to providing Deltas with financial guidance, which includes building and protecting wealth, planning for retirement, and leaving a legacy. New York Life’s team of dedicated financial professionals, as part of its African American Market Unit (AAMU), are leading a purpose-driven movement in communities to help create billions of dollars of wealth for generations. Join the movement today.
Explore our partnership
Our goals are similar: we’re both making a difference
For over 100 years, Delta Sigma Theta has worked to confront the challenges facing African Americans, addressing areas of education, health, international development, and family.1
Similarly, New York Life, through its African American Market Unit (AAMU) is on a mission to improve the financial future of Black America, by ensuring financial stability and economic opportunity to help close the wealth gap.
Lifting up our communities
New York Life's AAMU is engaged in a movement to empower Black America to lift up communities by closing the wealth gap. Utilizing an integrated financial approach, New York Life is helping families build, protect and pass on generational wealth. We will lift as we rise.
Guidance from fellow Deltas
We feature a dedicated team of New York Life AAMU financial professionals who are also Deltas themselves. Benefit from a 1-on-1 relationship with a New York Life professional who understands the shared values and goals and will work with you to help create a custom financial strategy unique to your needs.
Built on a legacy of service & stability
For over 175 years, New York Life has helped people act on their love. This foundation and legacy of stability helps us move forward – with strength and empathy – as we continue to protect the future for our clients and their loved ones.
Establishing a financial blueprint
You’re working hard to achieve your dreams, and it can be easy to forget about a financial foundation. But when you gain solid financial footing early, the return is that much greater down the road. So don’t wait – let us help you create a blueprint for success.
Gaining financial freedom while growing wealth
You’re achieving your career goals. Now it’s time to achieve your financial goals. With insights and guidance from experts, we can help you grow assets for long-term success and longevity. Learn the strategies that can help support your retirement income needs.
Leaving a legacy
You’ve earned it. We can help you preserve it. By preparing now, your wishes will be fulfilled later. Everyone needs the basics of estate planning—a will, living will, and power of attorney. But there can be other aspects to leaving a legacy. With our insights, you can pass down your hard-earned assets through a tax-advantaged strategy.2
With you at every step
Your financial path in life is uniquely yours. A financial professional will work with you every step of the way—even as life changes—to help ensure you reach your goals. Gain the knowledge you need today to build a strategy for tomorrow.
Gain real world insights through national webinars
New York Life wants to help you get a head start on life. As a DST member, you’ll be invited to our national webinar series from which you can glean insights from industry professionals through New York Life’s national webinar series.
Featured speakers
Dr. Pamela C. V. Jolly
Torch Enterprises, Inc3
Founder & CEO
Dee Dee Bates
New York Life AAMU
Corporate Vice President
Roundtable Discussions
When it comes to building a financial strategy, it can be hard to know where to begin. Benefit from roundtable discussions exclusively for DST members with industry thought leaders and gain the knowledge you need to get started on your goals.
Community impact grant opportunities
DST is committed to service and so are we. New York Life supports bereavement and education initiatives in local communities. If you’re involved with a philanthropic organization, meeting the compelling needs of communities, we want to support you.
Mentorship from Deltas, for Deltas
Your financial path is unique to you and evolves as life changes. So it’s good to speak with someone who knows something about the road ahead. A financial professional is someone who can help guide you for the long run, creating an enduring roadmap to lifelong protection and well-being.
Human guidance through 1-on-1 consultations
Meet with a New York Life financial professional and fellow Delta who is committed to helping you reach your goals. They’ll explain the opportunities available to you, while helping you build short- and long-term strategies unique to your needs.
Agents may not be licensed in all jurisdictions
Agents may not be licensed in all jurisdictions
Carol Goff
Southwest Region
Jaketa Rowe
Central Region
Cheryl L. Wilkins
Midwest Region
Christene Dino
Southwest Region
Crystal Vann
Southern Region
Joyce Swinson
Eastern Region
Lenora (Vickie)
Frazier-Williams
Southern Region
also serving Far West Region
Linda Poole
South Atlantic Region
also serving Far West Region
Mardi Woods
Midwest Region
Muriel (Pepper) Harris
Midwest Region
Stacey Olivache
Midwest Region
1. Information sourced from https://www.deltasigmatheta.org/public-service/ 2/4/2022
2. Neither New York Life Insurance Company, nor its agents or affiliates, provides tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.
3. Torch Enterprises and its members are independent of and not affiliated with New York Life Ins. Co. or any affiliates. They and all guest speakers are solely responsible for the content of their presentations which may not necessarily represent the opinions of New York Life Insurance Company or its affiliates.