Nicholas 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 in Collegeville, PA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at SEI Investments, The Trade Desk, Amazon, and currently Viant Technology Inc, where he is a Senior Account Director supporting clients in advertising technology. New Wave Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering customized investment policy statements and discretionary trading authority. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods to guide asset allocation and investment selection and collaborates with SEI Private Trust Company for managed account solutions.

Shandon Gelbaugh is the sole advisor at Arca Archa, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Arca Archa since 2007. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and select corporate entities. Arca Archa employs a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis with regular client authorization and reporting, a practice that is uncommon among its peers.

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.

Jason Revland is the sole advisor at Revland Wealth Advisors, an independent firm based in Ambler, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Blueprint Capital Management and as an independent consultant. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Revland provides non-advisory business consulting services. Revland Wealth Advisors offers discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and estates. The firm constructs customized portfolios using individual equities, ETFs, covered options, and alternative investments, combining fundamental and technical analysis within a generally long-term approach while maintaining flexibility for shorter-term trades and hedging.

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.