Anastasios Plevrakis

Hi, I’m Ryan Kelly, founder & CEO of Aries Financial Navigators. I am a fee-only financial planner, investment manager, & tax professional based in Lititz, PA. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Pennsylvania State University, I went on to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, the received the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning, & the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® mark from the Center for Fiduciary Studies. I began my career in financial services in 2007, becoming a Registered Representative before transitioning to an independent multi-family office RIA in the Philadelphia area, where I focused on portfolio management & comprehensive financial planning for high-net-worth individuals & families. After specializing in planning areas including Social Security, Medicare, & in-depth tax planning & preparation, I moved back to my hometown of Lititz, PA to work with a local fee-only RIA focusing on retirees. In 2019, I started Aries Financial Navigators to bring my vision of the ideal client experience and service model to life. Serving as a consultant to my former colleagues, I am part of a collaborative team with decades of experience while maintaining flexibility & independence. Our mission is to partner with clients & deliver incredible value by providing the highest quality services & meaningful results.

I'm a real estate investor and coach-at-heart with first-hand experience in landlording, property management, and adding value through late night renovations and elbow grease. It can be hard for real estate investors to find a financial advisor that's not pitching them on another insurance product or trying to persuade them to sell their properties and put the proceeds into securities the advisor can manage. I founded REWealth to be different: to bring real financial planning and conflict-free advice to those who hold or aspire to hold real estate directly. I've spent over ten years combined in finance, technology, and real estate. Before that, I was an elementary school teacher. In each role, the bar was held high to achieve excellence for clients, partners, and students. REWealth holds itself, and I hold myself, to the same high standards of execution and integrity. I'll add that while REWealth is open to servicing people from all backgrounds, my family and I are Christians and are members in good standing at our local church. Check out REWealth’s website here: https://rewealthplanning.com/

Christopher Whitcombe is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Christopher applies a disciplined, analytical approach to financial advising, emphasizing personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique situation. Christopher holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Lehigh University. He has earned professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach involves thoroughly understanding clients' financial circumstances and goals, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities to improve financial projections and tax strategies. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys music, reading, and spending time with his family. He is committed to educating clients to help them become better stewards of their financial resources through comprehensive, individualized financial planning.

David Kim is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. In this role, he collaborates with successful families and businesses to help achieve their financial goals by understanding their values and guiding them through investment and risk analysis. His areas of focus include institutional investments, retirement income planning strategies, estate planning, and the development of personalized investment management strategies aligned with clients’ visions. David began his financial services career in 2005 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR™ (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and is a designated Bank of America Merrill Lynch Retirement Benefits Consultant. His qualifications include managing discretionary portfolios incorporating individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies. In 2019, David was named to Forbes’ "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and is fluent in English, French, and Korean. David is active in his community, participating with United Way and serving as a board member and coach for Mifflin Area Youth Baseball. He lives in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Sarah, and their three children, and enjoys spending time with family as well as studying culinary arts in his spare time.

Melanie Hnatishion is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning her career in financial services in 2012, she has specialized in retirement planning, divorce financial planning, and corporate retirement plans. Melanie works closely with individuals, families, and corporate clients to develop comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to their goals and changing life circumstances. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Thomas Jefferson University and has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Certified 401(k) Professional® (C(k)P®), and Retirement Benefits Consultant. These credentials support her disciplined approach to financial planning and fiduciary advisory services. Melanie lives in Reading, Pennsylvania, with her son. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys golf, ice hockey, racquetball, and tennis.