Benjamin Venturo

Hi, I’m Andrew! I founded Wrought Financial Planning to help entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals forge their path to financial freedom. We help our clients manage their cashflow, reduce their taxes, and grow their wealth. I’ve been interested in history, finance, and psychology since I was a kid growing up in Ocean City, New Jersey. After graduating from The College of New Jersey with honors, I began my financial services career in the alternative investment industry (private equity, hedge funds, commercial real estate and other fancy investments) first with Merrill Lynch Alternative Investments in Princeton, New York, and Boston and then with FS Investments based in Philadelphia. I grew tired of getting on airplanes for work and being away from my family so with the entrepreneurial spirit calling me I began my wealth management practice at Merrill Lynch and then I founded the independent and fee-only firm Wrought Financial Planning. I am married to my beautiful and patient wife and together we reside in Haddonfield, NJ with our two young daughters and Labrador Retriever. We enjoy traveling and sharing new experiences with my girls and being involved with their sports teams and activities. I am the Vice President and soon to be President of the Rotary Club of Haddonfield where we provide grants and scholarships to deserving organizations and underprivileged students. With whatever free time is left to me I love to read, listen to podcasts, and stay active by jogging with my dog and squeezing in a round of golf when possible.

Kristy Connor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2018 and offers a holistic approach to wealth management, providing services such as retirement planning, personalized investment strategies, and additional financial solutions including banking and lending through the support of Bank of America. Her practice focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals by equipping them with knowledge, power, and confidence. Kristy specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kristy earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware, graduating with honors in three years and was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. A South Jersey native currently residing in Medford, NJ, Kristy serves as an Ambassador to the National Association of Women Business Owners. Outside of work, she enjoys basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, reading, traveling, yoga, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends.

Jason Lewer is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1997 as a Financial Advisor and has developed expertise in providing investment advice and financial services to individuals and families. His areas of focus include income replacement, transition planning, portfolio risk management, and guidance for families with special needs members. Jason holds a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is a member of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials. His community involvement includes participation with Decoding Dyslexia, NJ, English in Mind, and the North Yonkers Scholarship Foundation.

Mark White is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he served as Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. His professional experience includes roles such as Regional Sales Manager at Citizens Bank from 2018 to 2022, and Director, Division Sales Manager at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2002 to 2018. He began his career as an Order Desk Representative at Datek Online from 2001 to 2002. Mark specializes in working closely with clients to evaluate their individual situations and develop financial plans that align with their goals and objectives. His expertise spans sales management and leadership within the financial services industry, emphasizing client-centered planning and collaboration.

Christian Faino is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2022. In his role, he partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their unique goals, ensuring that their money is aligned with their long-term objectives. Prior to his current position, Christian worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022. Christian's professional experience includes nearly a decade at Delaware Investments as an Advisor Consultant from 2012 to 2020, and earlier as a Practice Management Consultant at BlackRock Investment Management from 2007 to 2012. His career reflects a focus on providing financial guidance and support across various facets of investment management. Outside of his professional work, Christian enjoys activities such as baseball, beach outings, biking, family activities, golf, and skiing.