The Gilfus Leonard Marulli Group

For us, retirement planning means more than providing clients with investment advice. It means helping you maintain the financial independence you've worked your entire life to achieve.

Our consultative process begins with an in-depth discussion of your current finances and future objectives. We'll address issues you might have overlooked, answer any financial questions you may have, and get to know you as an individual. As the discussion brings out your unique lifestyle and situation, we will then be able to determine how we may adjust your investment strategy to accommodate for changing conditions, meet any unforeseen expenses and varying income demands that may arise during retirement.

Working with The Gilfus Leonard Marulli Group means working with a dedicated team of seven individuals to achieve your retirement plan.
Additionally, we have a diverse client service team who are committed to assisting you achieve your goals. You earned your current assets, now we are here to help you grow them even further.
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Our Approach

When you are looking for a Financial Advisor or otherwise known as a Financial Planner near Rochester NY, we know it can be a tough decision. There are many moving parts in the retirement planning process that we hope to put at ease. Often times clients are concerned that they don't know what is going on with their money and that they will lose control.

Working with us means we strive to make sure that you are educated and know how your money is being put to work. Our mission is to educate the client and adopt a strategy that most effectively fits their risk tolerance and life style. As Financial Planners, we strive to ensure that we understand all facets of your life when establishing a plan and then we devise that plan with you. Depending on your situation, we use money managers as well as our own strategies.

Additionally, we offer interactive workshops, educational seminars, and monthly market updates to ensure that we continue to educate our clients on what the market is doing.  Often times, potential clients have a concern that their financial advisor won't meet with them enough; The Gilfus Leonard Marulli Group is available when you need us beyond your scheduled reviews.
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300 Linden Oaks
Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14625
US
Direct:
(585) 264-4504(585) 264-4504
Toll-Free:
(800) 877-4697(800) 877-4697

Meet The Leonard Marulli Group

About Daniel Leonard

Daniel began his career in the financial industry more than 20 years ago when he completed an internship his senior year in college with Morgan Stanley.

Daniel is FINRA registered and holds Series 7, 31, and 66 licenses. He is licensed in 30 states. Daniel is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). He focuses on retirement planning, retirement income and rollovers.

Daniel grew up in Boston, MA before moving to Rochester to attend college. He attended Roberts Wesleyan College where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Daniel and his wife Kimberly have 3 children -- Kaitlin, Michael, and Jacob. They also have 2 dogs, 2 cats, 4 fish and 2 hamsters!

In his free time, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family, working in his yard and coaching soccer.

Daniel is active in his church and volunteers for several charities.
Securities Agent: AR, TN, SC, PA, NJ, NY, MN, GA, VA, MA, AZ, CA, OH, FL, VT, UT, RI, OK, KS, CT, OR, ME, ID, WI, NM, MI, KY, CO, TX, NV, NC, IL, WV, NH, MD, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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About David Marulli

Dave Marulli is a Financial Advisor and fully licensed investment professional with over a decade of experience in helping individuals and families meet their retirement and financial goals. Dave is licensed to offer advice and solutions related to investments, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Annuities and many other items designed to meet the needs of his clients.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Dave worked as a Project Manager for Kodak’s Information Technology team, helping to implement Global IT solutions, including Electronic Software Distribution, IT Service Call tracking and multiple business unit level operating processes. Dave applies the same level of detail required to implement IT solutions to his financial services practice. Dave recognizes that similar to a corporate business unit, each individual has a specific set of goals and a specific pool of resources. Dave is dedicated to working with his clients to meld those goals and resources in a successful manner.

Dave served in the US Coast Guard as a Journeyman Electronics Technician at various USCG navigation stations, including Sylt, Germany and Port Clarence, AK.  After spending 2 years overseas, Dave returned to Governors Island, NY as an instructor at the USCG Electronics Technician training facility.

As a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Dave holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

Dave has been involved in various community activities, including spending many years as a Girls Softball coach and helping to bring multiple Soap Box Derby World Championships back to Rochester, NY.  As the father of 4 wonderful children, Dave understands that an individual’s goals often include legacy planning and works with his clients to help them achieve these goals.
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About Jason Milner

Jason Milner is a Consulting Group Analyst with over 10 years of experience at Morgan Stanley.  Jason assists the team with the day to day investment operations.  He is responsible for preparing performance measurements for clients, analyzing investment portfolio holdings, generating investment performance monitors as well as  due diligence on individual investments. Jason regularly assists in communication with clients and coordination of reviews and meetings.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jason spent several years in the mortgage banking industry.  Jason earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from The State University of New York at Brockport.  He is FINRA Licensed 7, 66, 31.

Jason and his wife Colleen reside in Greece with their children Alexis, Taylor, Gabriella, Zachary and Blake.  Jason is active in the Greece and Hilton Communities donating much of his time coaching youth football, baseball, and hockey.

About Heather Lucas

Heather Lucas is a Wealth Management Associate with over 20 years of experience at Morgan Stanley.  Heather has a wealth of experience in the financial services industry.  She joined Morgan Stanley in 2000 following eleven years in Trust Operations and Administration at Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co.

Heather holds a senior service associate designation as a Portfolio Associate at Morgan Stanley: she assists the team with all phases of financial service while promoting client satisfaction.  She acts as a liaison between the clients and the financial advisors within the team and is responsible for the day-to-day operational and service support. 

Heather received her bachelor's degree in Finance from S.U.N.Y. Empire State College.  She is FINRA Licensed 7, 66 and 31 and she holds her NYS Life, Accident and Health Insurance License. 

Heather resides in Canandaigua, NY with her children Grace and Matthew.
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