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Jim Thornton brings a wealth of expertise in the financial services industry and the intense work ethic and peak performance required of a National Football League player are major factors contributing to Jim’s success at Alper as a Managing Director at Alper Services.

Jim’s wealth of expertise in having worked with high-net-worth individuals at both Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse, Jim understands that Clients require an insurance broker with integrity, insight and the ability to provide innovative risk management solutions.

In his eight year NFL football career as a stand-out tight end, Jim played five seasons in Chicago where he was the 1988 recipient of the Brian Piccolo Award, given to the Bears rookie who best exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late player.

For Jim, being a Managing Director at Alper is like playing the quarterback position in football. He not only assesses the situation and calls the plays, but he engages the appropriate specialists to properly execute the winning formula. He understands that business owners want to protect all aspects of their organization and their team.

Jim received a degree in Criminal Justice from California State University-Fullerton. He is a licensed Property and Casualty and Life and Benefits broker, and holds Series 7, 63, and 65 financial licenses.