Nicholas Anthony Bernardo

Hi there! I'm Alex, a CPA and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in Phoenixville, PA. I help families navigate complex tax & estate issues so they can accelerate their wealth-building journey & transfer their wealth to the next generation efficiently. My approach blends technical expertise with practical, real-world planning to make sure clients feel confident, informed, and fully supported at every stage of their financial lives. As both a CPA and CFP®, I focus on strategies that go far beyond investment management. Tax planning, estate structuring, retirement income optimization, equity compensation guidance, and multigenerational wealth transfer are at the core of my practice. I believe that true financial planning is proactive, not reactive. That means helping clients reduce lifetime taxes, avoid costly estate mistakes, and organize their financial lives so that everything works together—efficiently and intentionally. My practice is built on clarity, education, and long-term relationships. I take the time to understand what matters most to each family, then create a plan that aligns with their values, their goals, and their legacy. Whether you're navigating a major financial decision, preparing to retire, or planning for the next generation, I’m here to guide you through the complexities so you can focus on living the life you’ve worked hard to build.

Jonathan Monroe is a financial advisor at New Wave Financial LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including a senior account director position at Viant Technology Inc, an advertising technology firm. His background also includes positions at Amazon, The Trade Desk, and SEI Investments Distribution Co. New Wave Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term, discretionary investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory methods, and often utilizes third-party money managers and model portfolios from SEI Private Trust Company.

Shandon Gelbaugh is the sole advisor at Arca Archa, LLC, an independent firm based in Abington, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, including time at Cetera Wealth Services and leading Arca Archa since 2008. Arca Archa serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities across approximately 41 client relationships, focusing on non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach integrates charting, technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis, with monthly portfolio reviews conducted by Mr. Gelbaugh.

Raymond Zong is a financial advisor with Global Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Global Wealth Management in 2024, he worked at Ni Advisors and Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. He is also involved in real estate and life and health insurance activities outside of his advisory role. Global Wealth Management provides asset management, financial planning, and capital-raising services to high-net-worth individuals and businesses. The firm constructs portfolios based on market trends and economic conditions, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis while allowing clients input on asset selection.

Michael Guarracino is the sole advisor at MG Financial Management, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Doylestown, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 15 years of industry experience, including six years at Concert Wealth Management, Inc. He serves as a board member of Forest Grove Presbyterian Church. MG Financial Management provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a technical-analysis approach to tailor portfolios based on client objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance, with regular account reviews and a focus on accommodating client-imposed investment restrictions.

Michael Scavullo is a financial advisor at Solebury Asset Management LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Summit Financial Group Inc., and Cetera. His activities include licensed insurance sales alongside his advisory role. Solebury Asset Management provides investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers tailored portfolio management using a variety of analytical approaches and a broad range of securities, with additional services such as pension consulting and a wrap-fee program.