Bennie M. Currie, Principal, MBC Financial Strategies

Bennie M. Currie, Principal, MBC Financial Strategies Providing quality financial strategies, and offering insurance and financial services. I am not licensed in all jurisdictions.

500 W Madison St.

As the son of two Southern-born parents, including one who chopped cotton as a child in the Mississippi Delta, I’m quite familiar with the wealth gap that has affected generations of black Americans and the many related financial challenges that continue to exist. Helping people address these challenges is why I launched my practice a decade ago. MBC Financial Strategies is on a mission to provide

the tools and services people need to create financial stability, generate economic opportunity and build multi-generational wealth; a rising tide lifts all boats. When it comes to finances, everyone wants the freedom to live their life and do what brings them peace of mind. Our team is here to help you protect the people and things you care about, capitalize on opportunities and grow intentionally over time. No matter how your life changes or what you need to realize a strong financial future, we have you covered. I am an Agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies. Additionally, I am a Registered Representative of and offer securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, (Member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency and a New York Life Company. Neither MBC Financial Strategies nor New York Life Insurance Company, or its agents, provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professionals before making any decisions. MBC Financial Strategies is not owned or operated by New York Life Insurance Company or its affiliates. Suite 1725
Chicago, IL 60661
Tel: 773-517-9234
[email protected]

Any testimonial on this site is based on an individual’s experience and may not be representative of the experience of other customers. These testimonials are no guarantee of future performance or success.

A sickness or injury doesn't care about your business timeline. And if you're unable to work, the income you rely on cou...
09/02/2026

A sickness or injury doesn't care about your business timeline. And if you're unable to work, the income you rely on could be interrupted.
Many business owners plan for external risks—a slow quarter, a lost contract, or changing market conditions. Fewer have a plan for the risk of being unable to work themselves.
Individual disability insurance may help replace a portion of your income during a qualifying disability due to sickness or injury.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

Everything may feel stable today. But if a sickness or injury leaves you unable to work, would your income be protected?...
09/02/2026

Everything may feel stable today. But if a sickness or injury leaves you unable to work, would your income be protected?
Disability Insurance may help replace a portion of your income during a covered disability.
Let's connect and talk about protecting what matters most.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

Sickness, injury, or an unexpected diagnosis can interrupt your ability to earn an income due to a covered disability ev...
09/02/2026

Sickness, injury, or an unexpected diagnosis can interrupt your ability to earn an income due to a covered disability event—even if the rest of your financial strategy is in great shape.
Many people don't discover gaps in their income protection until they're forced to rely on it.
Let's review your current income protection.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

You save consistently. You have coverage through work. By most measures, may be ahead of the curve.But if a covered disa...
08/31/2026

You save consistently. You have coverage through work. By most measures, may be ahead of the curve.
But if a covered disability event prevented you from working—not permanently, just long enough to matter—would your plan hold up?
Many people with a solid financial plan haven't actually answered that question.
Let's review your current income protection.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

You're building your career, paying your bills, and planning for the future.But if a covered disability prevented you fr...
08/31/2026

You're building your career, paying your bills, and planning for the future.
But if a covered disability prevented you from working, would you have a strategy to replace your income while you recover?
Let's connect and talk about protecting what matters most.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

As a business owner, your ability to work is often closely tied to the income you earn.Mortgage payments. Household bill...
08/31/2026

As a business owner, your ability to work is often closely tied to the income you earn.
Mortgage payments. Household bills. Everyday expenses. They don't stop if a covered sickness or injury keeps you from working.
Individual disability insurance may help replace a portion of your income during a qualifying disability.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

The mortgage. The tuition. The retirement contributions. Your lifestyle may depend on your income.If a covered disabilit...
08/27/2026

The mortgage. The tuition. The retirement contributions. Your lifestyle may depend on your income.
If a covered disability event prevented you from working, would your current coverage be enough to keep everything on track?
For many people, employer disability benefits leave a gap between what's covered and what's needed.
That's a gap worth understanding before life puts it to the test.
Schedule a quick income protection review to see where your plan stands.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

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500 W Madison Street, Ste 1725
Chicago, IL
60661

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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