WJL Financial Advisors

Steven Pardonner is a financial advisor at WJL Financial Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Pfs Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a product manager at Vonage Holdings Inc. WJL Financial Advisors serves individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio guidance, and tax services. The firm employs an academic-based investment approach focused on low-cost, passive funds and emphasizes client approval before trade execution.

James Maher is a financial advisor at WJL Financial Advisors in Chatham, NJ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Columbia University and Renaissance Reinsurance US Inc. WJL Financial Advisors serves individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio guidance, and tax services. The firm employs an academic-based investment approach focused on low-cost, passively managed funds and emphasizes client control over trade execution.

William Lachance is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and has been with WJL Financial Advisors since 2013. He holds a Series 65 license and also works as a health and life insurance agent. WJL Financial Advisors serves individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates with financial planning, portfolio guidance, and tax services. The firm employs an academic-based investment approach focused on low-cost, passively managed funds and emphasizes client approval before trade execution.

James Moore is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at WJL Financial Advisors since 2017. Prior to joining WJL, he worked at Vitec for five years. WJL Financial Advisors serves individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio guidance, and tax services. The firm uses an academic-based investment approach centered on low-cost, passively managed funds and emphasizes client approval for trade execution, combining tax planning with non-discretionary portfolio guidance.

Sudha Anand is a financial advisor at WJL Financial Advisors in Denville, NJ, holding a Series 65 credential and with four years of industry experience. She has worked at WJL Financial Advisors since 2021 and previously was involved with Little More Innovation PTE Limited. Anand also provides executive coaching services to business leaders. WJL Financial Advisors serves individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates with financial planning, portfolio guidance, and tax services. The firm employs an academic-based investment approach focused on low-cost, passive mutual funds and ETFs, integrating tax planning and requiring client approval for trades.

Michael Garrett is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with WJL Financial Advisors since 2024 and previously operated under his own name from 2001 to 2024. WJL Financial Advisors serves individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates, providing comprehensive financial planning, portfolio guidance, tax planning, and tax preparation. The firm uses an academic-based investment approach focused on low-cost, passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, and emphasizes client approval before trade execution.