Experience

Makes all the difference

Bringing structure and direction to one's financial life is no small accomplishment. I know that the greater the wealth then the greater the complexities, and the more important the details become. That is why my approach to wealth management is conservative, collaborative, and consultative – not simply transactional.

My main focus is on designing customized financial solutions that will help my clients achieve their lifetime goals and objectives within the context of specific return requirements, risk tolerances, time horizons, tax considerations, and other important considerations. That entails addressing a full complement of sophisticated wealth management issues, including active portfolio management, retirement income planning, risk management, tax and estate planning, lending solutions and college savings plans.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, I specialize in holistic-based financial planning that will help my clients gain the financial flexibility and freedom to live the lifestyle they have worked so hard to attain. By working together, I can create a strategic plan that is tailored fit for you and your family, while also helping you explore tactical opportunities to help protect, grow and transfer your wealth on a tax-advantaged basis.

As each client has unique a financial fingerprint, there is no single approach that is suitable for everyone. For this reason, I work very closely with my clients to integrate and maximize all of the relevant elements of their personal and financial circumstances. This ensures a deeper understanding of my client's true needs, values and priorities, resulting in a more rewarding and prosperous relationship. My team is proud to provide all the personal service and attention you would find at a small independent company, but with the extensive resources and intellectual capital of one of the largest global wealth management firms in the world.

Franco Di Maio

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

For more than two decades, I have been fortunate enough to help provide individuals and their families with financial wellness, security and independence. As a financial advisor and portfolio manager, I believe that by adopting a comprehensive, planning-based approach early in a relationship, I can more responsibly and effectively guide my clients towards achieving their long-term goals, dreams and aspirations. An important part of my process is to consistently bring objectivity, insight, and a genuine enthusiasm towards understanding my client's total financial picture. And at the center of it all is a trusted relationship, which I seek to foster by delivering to all my clients the same level of professional integrity and personal service as I would my own family.

Prior to launching my wealth management career, I graduated from Rutgers Business School with Honors, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. Then while building my practice, I attended Rutgers Law School at night and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Juris Doctorate degree. At Rutgers Law, I was named the Saul Tischler Scholar, which is the school's highest academic honor and awarded to the student demonstrating the greatest academic achievement in his class. In 2017, I passed the bar exam and was admitted to practice law by the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Last but really first, I have an amazing 7 year old son who is my pride and joy and with whom I spend as much of my free time as possible. Whether we are playing sports, cooking together or simply hanging out in the backyard, he is a constant reminder of how important laughter and family is to true happiness.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TX
  • VA

Education

  • Rutgers Business School, Finance, B.S.: 1995 - 1999
  • Rutgers Law Scool, Juris Doctorate: 2012 - 2016

Credentials

  • Portfolio Manager
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Investing
Retirement planning
Estate planning strategies
Education planning
Asset allocation
Custom portfolios
Cash management
61 South Paramus Road
Mack Center IV, 4th Floor
Paramus, NJ 07652

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Kelly McDonald

Client Associate

Often your first point of contact, Kelly helps clients resolve all administrative account issues and uses the extensive capabilities of UBS to deliver an exceptional client experience.  She is responsible for all areas of client service, which includes reviewing monthly statements, account activity, wire transfers, funds transfers, online services, checks, tax information, market quotes, and much more.

61 South Paramus Road
Mack Center IV, 4th Floor
Paramus, NJ 07652

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