I’m Paul Cipriano, the founder of Cipriano Wealth Management. I decided to launch Cipriano Wealth Management as a fee-only, independent registered investment advisor to eliminate the inherent conflicts of interest that investors are often forced to accept when engaging with a financial advisor. I offer comprehensive financial planning under a monthly subscription service. I also combine financial planning with ongoing investment management services and charge fees based on the value of the assets managed (AUM). I prioritize the development of your unique comprehensive financial plan as the foundation of our relationship. I am not singularly focused on gathering assets and refrain from managing investment portfolios unless we have developed a strategic plan for your assets. I worked on the trading desks at several large global investment banks for over 20 years where I was responsible for advising hedge funds and asset managers on portfolio management, investment strategy and market risk. I combine that experience with my training as a CFP® professional to help middle- and high-income families from working class backgrounds achieve their personal financial goals. Would you like to connect? Book a 20 Minute Intro call on my online calendar at calendly.com/ciprianowealth.

Our clients and community value us for both our personal approach as well as our background experience. Our clients are amazing but do not always have the time and energy to go it on their own. We help bridge family and business conversations, and align our clients paths with their intended priorities. We have backgrounds in institutional investments, and consulting financial advisors, but we are perpetually students as well as surrounding ourselves with amazing professional alliances to help support our clients and community in every way we can. Growing up, my parents were owners of a small business that did paving and excavation services. I was able to work summers and through college and miss operating equipment. Same time I saw many of their challenges through each stage of ownership. I love helping business owners and consultants bridge their investments and behavior in alignment with their prioritized goals and intent. Working at an institutional asset manager and broker dealer allowed me to spend countless hours with amazing financial professionals (advisors, portfolio managers, economists and strategists). There is alot to learn in good times, and even more to learn in challenging times. We try to bring a long term vision and healthy perspective to meetings where clients are the ones driving to their goals with the full support of our firm and every resource we have.

Thomas Vetter is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and the founder of Vetter Planning. He chose to establish Vetter Planning because of his desire to help individuals and small businesses develop financial plans that are designed to achieve their goals. It was founded upon principles that place the utmost value on its clients’ financial goals and objectives. It is in the business of building long-term, solid relationships that are based upon trust and quality client service. Since 2002, Tom has been providing financial planning and investment advice. He graduated from Siena College in Loudonville, NY with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Prior to founding Vetter Planning, he was a Senior Financial Analyst for Guardian Life and an Investment Analyst for NYC Housing Development Corporation. Tom resides in Randolph, New Jersey with his wife, Jennifer, son Gavin, and daughters, Abigail and Claire. His interests include volunteering, coaching youth sports, golf, and mountain biking.

Steven Kampschmidt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional dedicated to assisting individuals and families in their pursuit of financial freedom. After establishing a practice within Merrill Lynch, he had an increasing desire to service his clients in a way that was unavailable at almost all other firms within the industry. It was at this point that he opted to create something new, and thus Freedom Found Financial was born. Steven also has his MBA in finance and economics from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He currently resides in Boonton, NJ with his wife Jessica, his two daughters Adeline and Evelyn, as well as his two dogs Meadow and Summer. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also uses his free time training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, playing beach volleyball down the shore, and snowboarding during the winter months.

Lee Ann Sandberg is a financial advisor with FSA - Merrill, specializing in wealth management through Merrill Lynch. She focuses on connecting clients with the people, plans, and processes that align with their unique ambitions and financial goals. Her expertise includes planning for education funding, retirement lifestyle considerations, potential healthcare costs, and creating personalized strategies to support family long-term objectives. Lee Ann emphasizes simplicity and transparency in the wealth planning process, aiming to make investing an engaging and manageable experience for her clients. Lee Ann Sandberg holds a High School Diploma from Atlantic City High School.

Rudenca Blloshmi serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she helps clients develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual financial goals. She provides access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions offered by Bank of America. Rudenca focuses on client areas including family wealth management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, retirement income, special needs planning, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. Rudenca holds multiple professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She attended Pace University without earning a degree and conducts business in both English and Albanian. Rudenca is involved with the Global Albanians Foundation and enjoys baseball, biking, golfing, music, and photography in her personal time.

Michael Pirozzi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and both individual and corporate investment strategy. Michael focuses on developing personalized financial plans tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance, aiming to help clients pursue their long-term objectives through customized wealth management approaches. Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree from James Madison University. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates fluently in both English and Spanish. Originally from New Jersey, he currently resides in Madison, NJ, where he has been an active community member for nearly fourteen years. Michael also dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations, reflecting his commitment to community involvement. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys a variety of personal interests including baseball, chess, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, skiing, spending time with his family, and tennis.

Matthew Armendinger is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He specializes in creating personalized financial strategies to help individuals and families achieve their financial objectives. His areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Matthew earned his bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he was a collegiate athlete and remains actively involved through participation in the FDU Young Alumni Association. His community involvement extends to volunteering as a guest speaker for ALPFA NJ and contributing to the Lupus Foundation of America. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golf, reading, running, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Kulvinder Kaur is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, combining her knowledge of market cycles with familiarity of small business operations. Prior to joining Merrill, she spent 15 years working in institutional finance, holding director positions at multiple firms, which provided her with a sophisticated perspective that enhances her advisory role. Kulvinder holds a Bachelor's degree from Hofstra University and an MBA from Baruch College. She maintains professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her client focus areas include corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, executive compensation, liquidity management, and wealth planning for diverse groups such as senior technology and pharmaceutical executives, physicians, attorneys, business owners, and clients with concentrated stock holdings. In addition to her professional work, Kulvinder is involved in community service. She serves on the board of TAARA, an organization that rescues and empowers survivors of sex trafficking, and supports Bonnie Brae, a New Jersey-based community dedicated to at-risk boys and families in crisis. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.