CALIFORNIA CONSUMER - Key Persons
Since 1991, Allan has provided financial advice, education, and services that have qualified him to be recognized as one of the industry's top financial advisors*. Prior to joining First Allied, Allan ran a highly successful financial planning practice while also recruiting, training, and supporting many advisors under the titles of Investment Strategists and Field Vice President at Ameriprise Financial. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional (CFP®) and holds Series 7, 24, 63 licenses as well as Life, Accident, and Health Insurance licenses.
Allan has also been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies™. The AIF designation signifies specialized knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the ability to implement policies and procedures that meet a defined standard of care. The designation is the culmination of a rigorous training program, which includes a comprehensive, closed-book final examination under the supervision of a proctor, and agreement to abide by the Code of Ethics and Conduct Standards
Allan is described as a thoughtful, deliberate, and hands-on professional. Treating clients like family means more than enjoying their company and caring about their interests; it also means assuring they receive sound professional advice, sincere advocacy and service that is good enough for family. Allan attributes his success in helping clients reach their goals to his unique life experiences, passion for clients well-being, holistic approach and, most of all, his ability to listen and hear clients needs. "My personal experiences and values enable me to understand and relate to clients on where they are now, help them develop a vision of where they want to be, and create strategies for the future."
Allan and his wife, Becky, have five beautiful children, Deanna, Allan, Samantha, Jake and Ally. They have many interests which revolve around spending time with their children as well as travel, food and wine.
*At Ameriprise Financial in 2012, Allan was recognized as one of the industry's top financial advisor through a quantitative and qualitative ranking as he ranked as the top .25% annually.
Andrew wholeheartedly believes in LPA's philosophy of putting the client first. He earns the trust that his clients place in him by delivering comprehensive wealth management solutions based on a holistic evaluation of both a clients' financial and personal circumstances and goals. While Andrew provides assistance across the full spectrum of advisory services, he has two primary areas of focus: First, investment advice guided by a proven, analytical, and risk-controlled portfolio construction process; Second, a multi-strategy framework for enabling safe and reliable retirement income for his clients.
Andrew's expertise stems from an independent and continuous research process that he has been refining since his graduation from the Wharton School of Business many years ago, along with the practical knowledge of capital markets that comes with his 20 years of experience in the finance industry.
Andrew lives in Manalapan with his wife, Debby, and their three children. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoys volunteering on the Englishtown-Manalapan First Aid Squad, an organization of which he has been a member since 2010. Andrew also greatly enjoys being a volunteer with the Manalapan Lacrosse Club, in part because his children are much more likely to listen to him when they are on the field.
Carrie joined LPA Strategic Capital in January 2015 as a part time Administrative Assistant. She brings over 15 years of various administrative support experience with her. Carrie and her husband, Brian, reside in Freehold with their two children, Michael & Emily. She is an active member of the community and within the school system, volunteering for different committees and positions. When her family has free time, they like to escape to their family lakehouse near Scranton, PA or enjoy the local beaches.
Diane is a financial advisor who over the past ten years has built her own financial planning practice at First Allied. She holds Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 licenses along with Life and Health Insurance licenses. Diane is a Registered Tax Return Preparer with the IRS and has run her own successful tax business for the past 20 years, Hart Financial Services LLC. Diane's tax expertise has helped her clients alleviate the stresses of estate planning while helping them achieve their financial goals.
Diane and her husband, Randy, have two beautiful daughters and enjoy spending their time with family and cheering on Randy at the race track.
Michelle joined LPA Strategic Capital in January 2015 and brings over 14 years of administrative experience with her. She loves spending time with her husband and their two beautiful children. Michelle is an active member of the PTA and volunteers her time in various school activities. She loves cheering on her kids at their games and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys cooking, baking and writing poems in her spare time.