Private Client Insurance – Concierge-Level Protection for High Net Worth Individuals

Thomas (“Tommy”) Salvati is the President and Founder of The Salvati Insurance Group, Inc., a people-first, community-rooted insurance agency built on doing the right thing, treating people like family, and protecting what matters most. Since opening the agency in 2010, Tommy has led with heart, purpose, and a relentless commitment to service — creating a culture where clients feel understood, and team members feel supported.

Before founding the agency, Tommy earned degrees from Oakland Community College and Oakland University. He then spent years in the hospitality and gaming industries, mastering customer experience, player development, and high-energy service environments. Those years shaped his signature style — warm, personable, fun, and relentlessly focused on making people feel taken care of. That same mentality fuels the culture at TSiG today.

A second-generation Italian American and fluent Italian speaker, Tommy’s roots run deep in Metro Detroit’s Italian community. He serves as Vice President of the Italian American Cultural Society, a Director of the Federation of Abruzzo (FADM), and an at-large board member for Big I Michigan. Community, culture, and giving back aren’t side projects — they’re woven into everything he does.

Professionally, Tommy holds three national insurance designations — Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA), and Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM). His expertise spans commercial insurance, group benefits, workers’ compensation, surety bonding, and personal risk management for affluent families. He and his team are known for tailoring protection plans that bring peace of mind, clarity, and real security to the people and businesses they serve.

But Tommy’s approach is different from most. He believes insurance isn’t about policies — it’s about people. It’s about protecting families, preserving legacy, and doing right by clients even when no one is looking. He leads with heart and expects the same from his team.

At home, Tommy and his wife Lisa — the heart and soul of their world — live in Washington Township with their blended “Brady Bunch” of seven children: Anthony, Alina, Andrew, Tyler, Betty, and their niece and nephew, Warren and Ellie, whom they have proudly helped care for since their mother’s passing. Family is the foundation for everything Tommy builds, and the reason he works tirelessly to create a life filled with love, stability, and legacy.

For Tommy, the mission is simple:
Be good humans. Do the right thing. Protect people like family. And build a community and career that his children will be proud of. – “We just happen to sell insurance.”

Mark Pitchford is a key component of our risk management team. Mark’s educational background is as diverse as it is impressive, holding a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Lawrence Technological University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Juris Doctor (JD) from Wayne State University. This combination of legal, engineering, and business knowledge along with over 35 years of insurance and risk management experience industry uniquely positions Mark to craft and implement risk management strategies that epitomize our core value of “Does What It Takes.”

Mark’s approach to risk management is deeply informed by his comprehensive education, allowing him to untangle complex legal landscapes and convert them into straightforward pathways for our clients. He helps ensures our policies follow the best industry practices, exemplifying our commitment to “Do The Right Thing” legally. Mark’s expertise shines in high-stakes industries such as construction, manufacturing, and transportation, where he can help identify and mitigates potential legal issues, embodying our ethos of being “Humbly Confident.”

His dedication to “Build Comradery” is evident in his unwavering support for clients and colleagues, fostering a culture of mutual respect and shared objectives. Mark is always available to lend his expertise or advice, ensuring that “Customer Service Focused” remains at the heart of our daily operations.

At The Salvati Insurance Group, Inc., Mark Pitchford stands as a testament to our “Have Fun!” philosophy, infusing the often understated area of risk management with enthusiasm and insight.

With Mark’s leadership and our team’s dedication, we continue to navigate the complex world of risk management with confidence and foresight. Our promise, rooted in the TSiG Way, is to offer our clients a partnership that anticipates and prepares for the unknown, leveraging Mark’s unique educational foundation to our collective advantage.