Firm Officer’s Profile
Barry A. McBride, CLU, AEP, President/CEO
A graduate of Grand Canyon University, Barry is President of the Sun Cornerstone Group. As a Chartered Life Underwriter and as an Accredited Estate Planner, his business focus is on assisting individuals through estate and financial planning. He has served as President of both the local and state NAIFA Associations and the General Agent’s and Manager’s Association. Barry is a qualifying and life member of the Million Dollar Round Table and qualified for Top of the Table for 2006. He has been honored with the Spirit of Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fund Raising Professionals, and holds the Governor Howard Pyle Award for his more than 26 years of volunteer time with the youth at Canyon State Academy.
With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services profession, Barry enjoys assisting clients to establish financial goals and objectives, and to plan toward their ultimate fulfillment. His community involvements and professional affiliations include: Chairman, St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance Emeritus Council, past President, St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, Central Arizona Estate Planning Council Board of Directors, Canyon State Academy Advisory Council, Canyon State Academy Morale and Ethical Trainer, Canyon State Academy Financial Advisory Member, Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation Past President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Member, Million Dollar Round Table, Honor Roll, Top of the Table Member, Million Dollar Round Table Foundation, Diamond Knight Member, General Agents and Managers Association Foundation Member, Society of Financial Service Professionals Member, Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Past President, NAIFA Arizona Past President, NAIFA Phoenix Past President, Arizona General Agents and Managers Association, Member, Board of Directors, NAIFA-AZ, B. A., Grand Canyon University Chartered Life Underwriter Accredited Estate Planner Registered Representative, Capital Analysts, Incorporated, Member, FINRA – SIPC AWARDS Robert L. Rose Award for Excellence in Agent Education NAIFA – Phoenix, Association Achievement Award NAIFA – Arizona, Association Achievement Award GAMA Association Achievement Award. Jack E. Bobo Award for Contributions to Industry and Community. Named NAIFA Arizona's Advisor of the year 2009. Governor Howard Pyle Award recognizing work with troubled youth. Top of the Table, MDRT 2006. In his free time, Barry enjoys rebuilding vintage motorcycles, boating, water and snow skiing, and golf. His true passions include serving the needs of the hungry, challenges that face our youth, and excellence in health care for the sick and injured.
Debra L. McBride, Corporate Secretary
Debra serves to maintain corporate structure and procedures for Sun Cornerstone Group. However, the majority of her time is spent as C.O.O. of Benefit Members Associated, Inc., our sister corporation which focuses on premium and plan negotiations for Employers in the Employee Benefits Arena. With more than 25 years of experience, Deb is greatly appreciated by our client companies and is well respected in the Benefit Provider Community. Maintaining relationships with more than 25 insurance companies, Deb’s expertise as an employer advocate / broker gives her a vast pool from which to design objective benefit plans fully reflective of the Employer’s plan goals. Deb’s personal passion comes in encouraging others in good times and in challenging times. Serving as President of the Christian Business Women’s Association, she finds fulfillment as she truly enjoys the fellowship and mutual support that comes by belonging and participating in the monthly meetings.
*Securities offered through Capital Analysts Incorporated, Member FINRA/SIPC. CAI does not offer tax or legal advice services. Sun Cornerstone Group and CAI are independent, non-affiliated entities.