What Sets Us Apart

Managing wealth is a considerable responsibility and the demands of this task can make it difficult to concentrate on what matters to you most: pursuing personal ambitions and family aspirations, exploring new opportunities, and living the life you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

The Finan Group works with you to explore a broad range of topics that will likely influence your financial future. What we learn together serves as the foundation for a distinctive financial investment strategy, one that is specifically customized for you and easily adaptable so it can respond as your life changes. By providing objective advice and knowledgeable guidance, we help you prepare for all of life’s challenges and opportunities. The depth and diversity of our team enables us to serve as your single point of contact for all your financial needs. We also work closely with your legal, insurance and tax advisors to help ensure you have an efficient, coordinated wealth management strategy.

We deliver a standard of care that prioritizes your best interests and your level of comfort. We are dedicated to earning your trust. In short, our comprehensive wealth management practice involves many factors that, when brought together, help give you the confidence to make informed decisions that seek to maximize the probability of achieving what is most important to you.
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Throughout our careers, we have been honored to receive a number of prominent awards from both national and industry sources. We are proud of these achievements – not just for their own sake, but because we believe they show how committed we are to our clients in helping them achieve their financial goals.
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    Bob Finan Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024
    Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024.
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2018, April 2019, April 2020, April 2021, April 2022, April 2023 & April 2024.). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award. https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html.
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    The Finan Wealth Management Group Named to Forbes’ List of America's Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams 2023 & 2024
    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2023 & 2024
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2023 & April 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html.
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    Bob Finan Named to the Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors for 2015
    Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors 2015
    Source: ft.com (Awarded Mar 2015) Data compiled by the Financial Times based on time period from 9/30/13 - 9/30/14. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html.
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    Bob Finan Named to Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State 2010, 2011 & 2013 (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
    Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State 2010, 2011 & 2013
    Source: Barrons.com (Awarded February 2010, February 2011, February 2013). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html.

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Location

20 Linden Place
Red Bank, NJ 07701
US
Direct:
(732) 936-3390(732) 936-3390
Toll-Free:
(855) 834-9911(855) 834-9911

Meet The Finan Wealth Management Group

About Robert Finan

Bob began his career in 1982 with the Merrill Lynch Private Client Group in Red Bank, NJ.   In September 2013 Bob and his Team moved to the Morgan Stanley Red Bank Complex where he is a Wealth Management Senior Vice President.
Employing his 30 plus years of industry experience, and strong work ethic, Bob has developed a comprehensive Wealth Management practice.  Bob is passionate about educating and helping his clients make informed decisions to address their most important financial concerns and to maximize the probability of attaining what is most important to them.
Bob has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation, and was honored by Barron’s as one of America’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisors in 2010, 2011 and 2013 and was recognized by the Financial Times as one of America's Top 400 Financial Advisors in 2015.
Bob graduated from Providence College in 1979 with a BA degree.  Bob is an avid reader, enjoys boating, fishing, the beach and is active in numerous charitable organizations. Bob and his wife have been married for over 30 years and enjoy spending time with their five beautiful children.

Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State 2010, 2011 & 2013
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded February 2010, February 2011, February 2013). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html.

Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2018, April 2019, April 2020, April 2021, April 2022, April 2023 & April 2024.). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award. https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html.

Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors 2015
Source: ft.com (Awarded Mar 2015) Data compiled by the Financial Times based on time period from 9/30/13 - 9/30/14. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html.
Securities Agent: CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, MA, VT, WY, VA, TX, SD, SC, PA, OR, OK, OH, NY, NV, NJ, NH, NC, MN, MI, ME, MD, AZ, CA, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 578128

About Anthony LaFonte

Anthony S. LaFonte III started his finance career in 2001 working his way up to be an Analyst on a Private Wealth Management Team at Merrill Lynch in New York City and joining the Finan Group, as a Financial Advisor, in 2010.  He is currently Vice President and Portfolio Management Director for the Finan Group at Morgan Stanley.

Drawing on over a decade of helping successful families manage their investments, Anthony focuses on developing and implementing customized financial planning strategies for clients who value the Finan Group’s comprehensive wealth management approach. Additionally, Anthony’s extensive knowledge and experience enables him to assist corporate executives and business owners work through the complexities of stock options, restricted stock positions and 401(k) plans.  Attention to detail, good listening skills, and empathy enable Anthony to address the issues most important to clients.

Anthony has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and graduated from Kean University with a BS in Business Management with a concentration in Finance. 

Anthony is happily married and has three children.  Outside the office, he enjoys golfing, traveling, coaching youth sports, and spending time with his family and friends.
Securities Agent: WY, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, VA, VT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 578678

About Beth Punzi

Beth’s finance career started in 1989 at Morgan Stanley in New York. After two years, she shifted to working at several non-profits before returning to finance in 2008 and joining the Finan Group in 2012.

Beth works to gain a deep understanding of each client’s core values, priorities and objectives and then incorporates those into a customized financial plan. This deep understanding and documentation is the foundation for every client relationship and the investment strategies developed to help clients achieve what is most important to them.

Beth is a graduate of Haverford College and has a Masters of Public Administration from Baruch, City University of New York. When not working, Beth volunteers at Lunch Break in Red Bank as a teacher for adults and a mentor to high school students. She also volunteers as a student interviewer with POSSE, an organization providing college scholarships, and with I Can Ride, an organization that teaches children on the Autistic Spectrum to ride a bike. Beth is an avid cyclist, reader and cook and she and her husband enjoy hosting dinner parties at their home in Little Silver, NJ.
Securities Agent: ME, MI, MN, DE, NC, NH, CT, CO, CA, AZ, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, VA, VT, WY, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, MA, MD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 579915

About Carolyn Holliday

Carolyn joined the Finan Group in 2006 after working on a successful wealth management team in New York City for ten years.  Carolyn manages all aspects of client relations for the team, and oversees the Finan Group's administrative and operational activities.  Carolyn's attention to detail and commitment to delivering the highest level of personal service to clients makes her an integral part of the Finan Group.  Carolyn's sensitivity and patience help to provide our clients with peace of mind.
Carolyn enjoys gardening, entertaining and is a loyal N.Y. Mets fan.

About Rose Angeloni

Rose spent the majority of her career in Alternative Investments and Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs in New York City. After 23 years she left Goldman Sachs as a Vice President to pursue new career opportunities. She joined the Finan Group in 2022 and brings with her over 30 years of client service experience and a broad knowledge of the financial industry. Rose strives to be an excellent and reliable resource for clients and takes pride in ensuring they receive the best possible service. Rose enjoys hiking with her husband and 4 dogs, traveling and watching the N.Y. Mets, Giants and Rangers.
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Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
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  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
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Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
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  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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