EXPERT ON:
◉Customer Experience & Branding
◉Decision-Making & Emotional Intelligence
◉Digital Marketing Strategy
◉Entrepreneurship & Innovation
◉Goal Setting & Achievement
◉Inspirational Life Story
◉Leadership Development
◉Motivation & Mindset
◉Team Building & Collaboration
◉Sales & Persuasion
◉Work-Life Balance & Focus
◉Overcoming Adversity
EXPERIENCE:
◉ Founder, Financial Leader & Mentor: Founder of GFG with 21 years of industry experience, Joshua brings mentor-shaped wisdom and real-world execution to financial strategy, advisor development, and long-term wealth planning.
◉ Elite Performer with a Human-Centered Philosophy: A 15-time Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualifier, Joshua is known for his “Time Value of Life” approach—helping clients and advisors integrate financial success with purpose, balance, and life priorities.
◉ Builder of People, Practices & Community Impact: Passionate about developing the next generation of financial professionals, Joshua mentors advisors to scale their practices while staying values-driven, and actively supports causes like Best Buddies International through endurance cycling and community engagement.
Joshua Gorra is the founder of GFG, bringing 21 years of knowledge gained from mentors and experiences.
Originally from Lawrence, MA, he has resided in Rhode Island for 25 years and graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 2004 with degrees in Entrepreneurship and Financial Service Management.
A 15-time Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualifier, Joshua is dedicated to addressing each client’s unique needs and mentoring advisors to grow their practices using the firm’s resources. He adopts a “time value of life” philosophy, integrating personal and professional aspects.
In his role, he focuses on attracting new financial professionals to the office.
Outside of work, Joshua enjoys spending time with his wife, Vanessa Gorra, and their children, Sofia and Madeline, who reside in Cranston, RI. He is also an avid cyclist, having completed two Century rides for Best Buddies International, an organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
