Advantage Drug Testing is a new UCANE member specializing in drug-free workplace programs and FMCSA compliance. Company President, Ted Dawson brings 17 years of experience advising employers on the FMCSA regulations and compliance programs.
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Advantage provides complete drug and alcohol programs with on-site and 24-hour emergency response services. Driver qualification file management systems and on-site FMCSA physical exams are available to ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations. Wealth Management Company Financial Services Since 1857 Advantage supports over 300 employers with managing FMCSA drug-free workplace programs, including many UCANE members. UCANE member companies have Northwestern Mutual is one of the oldest insurance companies in provided the States. insightful below. that provides a wide the United It is acomments Fortune 500 company range of financial services to over 4.5 million people. As of 2021, the company had $31.1 billion in revenue, $308.8 billion in assets, The Dow Company: “Since 2006, they have provided the drug and alcohol testing and $2 trillion worth of active life insurance protection. Through its services we need to ensure compliance and save team.” – MikeCFP Dow Patrick DiCerbo, wealth management and investment services businesses, thetime com-for our Wealth Management Advisor pany manages $200 billion of various client investments. Regarding Albanese Brothers: “We prefer to work with local businesses we can trust, and I financial strength, Northwestern continuously achieves the highest New England Construction Market ranking from all ratings agencies. Drug Testing. Since 2009, they can’t sayavailable enough about Advantage have consistently 518-281-8200
provided us with the support we need. They are always ready and willing to answer As a mutual insurance company, Northwestern Mutual is owned by and managed for the benefit questions and come to our job sites when requested. Advantage Drug Testing is an of policyholders rather than stockholders. Policyholders received dividend benefits amounting to $6.2 integral Albanese billion inpart 2021,of upour fromteam.” $6 billion–inMarcella 2020. The company is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and recently completed a dramatic new headquar-
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Co. for Northwestern’s office employs another 4,800regulatory people ouringrandom testing and1,900 helphome keep us employees. informedThe of company and in compliance with, at 360 offices across the U.S. In February 2021, Northwestern Mutual was named one of the World's changes like the Clearinghouse. I have had only positive experiences when working Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine based on its corporate reputation. with ADT.” – Leanne Karagosian
Patrick DiCerbo has been with Northwestern Mutual since 1988. With a Master’s Degree in finance from The American College of Financial Services in Pennsylvania, and a long list of professional desAlbanese D&S: “Since 2006, Advantage has consistently provided excellent ignations, he specializes in working with construction company owners and executives. “By the very compliance support our answered questions and sentMy technicians nature of their business,for most of business, my contractor clients are our risk takers,” says DiCerbo.” role is to create financial plans that protect these risk takers, their businesses, and their families, keeping to our office and job sites. The office staff is great, providing friendly and them afloat during the tough times and helping their businesses transition from one generation to the next.” knowledgeable customer service.” – Gilda Albanese As an advisor, Pat offers several consultation visits prior to engaging a client in order that both parties can feel comfortable with each other and develop the best program that meets the needs of the Sheabusiness Concrete: “Since 2010, Advantage has been providing us with excellent service. and/or the individual. Whether it be wealth and asset protection, education planning, retireWith both on-site capability and FMCSA compliance support, have ment or estate plans,testing Pat and his staff provide guidance and affordable products ranging Ifrom life found insurtheance, company todisability be a valuable resource.” – Greg annuities, income, long term care, and a hostStratis of investment options that will put money to work with a high degree of safety. DiCerbo married into a construction family and has seen first-hand what can happen when firms don’t do the proper planning.” Succession planning has become one of my strong points after all these 4 High Street, Suite Andover, MA 01845is studying civil enyears in the business,” relates Pat. “My wife131, is a North Civil Engineer, and my daughter gineering in college. Between my job and my family, I’m talking construction and infrastructure all day long! I may not know what every contractor wants, but I do know what they need to keep their families secure and their business assets growing and protected for a future generation if there is one to be.”
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