Eric Wright | Managing Partner and Founder

Eric is an independent insurance broker and owner of Wright Wealth Group Inc. Since starting his company in 2009, Eric has built and maintained relationships with hundreds of clients. He takes pride in providing his clients with customized life insurance plans that best suit their needs and the needs of their families and businesses. Eric has developed close relationships with several insurance carriers, helping him provide his clients with favorable underwriting and unique plan designs. He has a strong passion for his business and a true desire to protect his clients and what means the most to them.

In 2020, Eric was recognized as one of the top independent producers in the nation with Global Atlantic.

Eric resides in Geneva with his wife Julie, three children, Mason, Caleb, and Ellie, and their dog, Chesney. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and playing golf.

Gary Wright | Managing Partner

Gary started with the Wright Wealth Group in January of 2019 and brings over 35 years of insurance expertise and knowledge. Gary began his insurance career as a Brokerage Sales Representative with Great-West Life in 1981. He was a Regional Sales Manager with UNUM from 1985–1989. From 1989–1992 Gary was the Regional Manager for Great West Life in Chicago where he was a consistent Award of Excellence recipient and sat on the Managers’ Advisory Council.

Gary conducted a brokerage sales study with DePaul University in 1983 and co-authored an article on the results in the CLU Journal. This study has impacted the way many insurance companies conduct brokerage distribution today. Gary was a founding member of AIN which is now one of the largest Broker general agencies in the country with over 80 offices nationwide. 

Most recently, Gary served as Managing Principal for Highland Capital Brokerage-Chicago office which served IL, IA, NE, KS, MO, and AR before retiring from Highland capital in December of 2015. From 1992-2015 in his time as Managing Principal of HCB-Chicago, Gary’s companies produced over $300 million of life insurance premium. Gary and the Chicago office were the recipients of the 2010 John L. Robinson Jr. Outstanding Achievement Award.  This award is given annually to the HCB office that demonstrates outstanding achievement in sales volume, growth, profitability and commitment to HCB’s high standards.

Throughout Gary’s 35 plus years in the insurance industry, he became nationally recognized for his knowledge in life settlements.  He has been a member of the Strategic Coach program and a featured speaker on several occasions working closely with founder Dan Sullivan. Gary is also the founder of Guardian Angels which is an organization that raises funds for several different charities.

Gary resides in St. Charles, IL. In Gary’s free time he enjoys spending time with his wife Roberta of 35 years his two Children Eric and Jenna, and Grandkids Mason and Caleb. Gary also enjoys fine dining, movies, boating, tennis, and golf.  

Diedre Skiba | Field Operations Specialist

Diedre Skiba brings to Wright Wealth Group more than 25 years experience in executive level client relations and services and 6 years experience in the life insurance industry assisting private wealth clients and advisors. Clients can expect a high-touch concierge service with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence with professional integrity from start to completion of their insurance needs processes. When not helping clients and Chicago weather permitting, you can usually find her kayaking or tending to more than 50 specialty varieties of hostas in her garden. Diedre and her husband CJ have two adult children.