About Rhonda Peluso
Rhonda began her career in 1998 at a small boutique firm in NY and became a Financial Advisor at Banc of America Investments in 2000 in the Orlando FL Market.
She built a successful practice with an emphasis on Family Wealth Planning and transitioned into management in 2006 with Smith Barney. Rhonda was an Associate Complex Manager for the Harrisburg PA Market from 2006-2009 covering 9 offices with over 250 employees.
Since 2006, she has held a succession of managerial roles ranging from Associate Complex Manager, Complex Business Development Manager, Sub-Complex Manager, and most recently Non-Producing Branch Manager of Little Falls NJ since 2012.
Rhonda is passionate about mentoring and has mentored over 100 people since 2014 when she pledged to mentor 1-2 individuals per month as part of her yearly volunteering efforts.
Her mentees range from college students, graduate students, and professionals from all industries many of whom she has been able to assist with finding their dream job.
She is a member of the following organizations:
Running With Heels, FWA, Forte Foundation, NABA, Ellevate Network, and has participated in a Mastermind group for 6 years that dedicates its resources to assisting Women Entrepreneurs with all facets of business planning, vision creation, & goal realization.
Rhonda was a member of the Morgan Stanley National Diversity Council from 2009-2014, is currently a member emeritus and currently Co-Chairs the Central New Jersey Complex Diversity Council.
Rhonda has been recognized as a Top Branch Manager from On Wall Street 6 years in a row from 2012-2017. She is a voracious reader that often invites well known authors to speak at women’s events she has hosted and provides autographed copies of their books to the attendees.
Some notable mentions are Farnoosh Torabi, Laura Vanderkam & Paula Rizzo.
Rhonda graduated from Ashford University Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Organizational Management and a minor in Finance. She lives in North Bergen NJ, loves taking care of her family and is an avid tennis player.
Securities Agent: MD, TX, PR, WI, WA, UT, NM, SD, SC, RI, PA, NY, NV, NJ, NE, ND, NC, MS, MN, MI, MA, IN, IL, GA, FL, CT, AR; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative