Edward Joseph Harrington Jr.

Stephen De Cesare is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as the principal of De Cesare Retirement Specialists since 2008. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Investment Advisors Asset Management, LLC, and Investment Advisors & Consultants, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance broker. De Cesare Retirement Specialists provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative investment methods, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, and incorporates a range of strategies including leveraged and inverse funds as well as crypto-focused ETFs for clients with higher risk tolerance.

I grew up in a blue-collar family where hard work wasn’t optional - it was simply a way of life. From an early age, I learned the value of earning every dollar through long hours, commitment, and sacrifice. It was that foundation, along with the unwavering support of my family, that ultimately led me to become a first-generation college graduate and pursue a career in financial planning. My passion for this industry is rooted in a simple belief: people deserve to know that there are better ways to leverage their money. Most families are taught how to work for their income, but very few are ever shown how to make their income work for them. That gap in knowledge is what drives me every day. Today, I work with individuals, families, and business owners who are looking for more than just financial products; they want clarity, confidence, and a strategy they can trust. My goal is to help people understand the opportunities available to them, make informed financial decisions, and create a plan that aligns with the life they are working so hard to build. I have a special appreciation for blue-collar families, union workers, and small business owners because those are the people I relate to most. They are often underserved by the financial industry despite being some of the hardest working individuals in our communities. I believe everyone deserves access to sound financial guidance, regardless of their background or income level. Whether it’s planning for retirement, protecting a family, building wealth, or simply making smarter financial decisions, my mission is to educate, empower, and help people make their money work as hard as they do.

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.

Jared Gruccio is the sole advisor at Advice To Thrive and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at GWN Securities Inc for 14 years before founding Gruccio Financial, LLC. Gruccio serves on the Board of the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce and is a partner in a tax planning and consulting firm, Clement Tax Services, LLC. Advice To Thrive provides discretionary investment management along with bundled financial services such as financial, tax, estate, and insurance planning for business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and multigenerational families. The firm employs fundamental analysis, strategic asset allocation, and Modern Portfolio Theory to build primarily long-term portfolios, while also incorporating short-term and hedging strategies as needed.

Kevin Womack is a financial advisor at Bryn Mawr Investments with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Citi Bank, MUFG Bank, Trident Mortgage, and TD Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of an abstractor corporation specializing in land and title insurance. Bryn Mawr Investments provides planning, discretionary portfolio management, and corporate advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a data-driven, quantitative investment approach combining macro analysis, proprietary models, AI forecasting, and derivatives strategies, alongside offering corporate advisory services and access to structured products.

Julie Mcnulty is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of experience in financial planning and investment management. She has worked at Compass Financial Advisors and Financial Compass LLC since 2009. Financial Compass LLC is an independent, fee-only advisory firm that serves individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses, with a dedicated focus on millennial and Gen Z clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, prioritizing tax efficiency, expense control, and client-specific risk management.