Charles Buono

Advisor at Fidelity

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Firm

Fidelity

Location

Barnegat, NJ

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

21 years

About

Charles Buono is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, a position he has held since 2021. He brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry to his role. Prior to joining Fidelity, Charles worked as a Financial Advisor at AIG Retirement Services from 2018 to 2021, and as Vice President of Retirement Services at Principled Advisors from 2008 to 2018. His earlier roles include Relationship Manager at Oppenheimer Funds from 2007 to 2008 and Client Service Representative at ADP Retirement Services from 2003 to 2007.

Throughout his career, Charles has focused on retirement services and financial advising, utilizing his extensive experience to help clients identify and achieve their short-term and long-term financial goals. He employs a personalized approach to cultivating, implementing, and maintaining financial plans that align with what matters most to his clients. Outside of his professional work, Charles has interests in comedy, golf, movies, and parenthood.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Provider of model portfolios

Expertise

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization

Demographic focus

Parents

Work history

Fidelity Investments

2025 - Present (1 year)

Fidelity Investments

2021 - Present (5 years)

Valic Financial Advisors, inc.

2018 - 2021 (3 years)

Principled Advisors

2007 - 2018 (11 years)

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