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The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Five Star Professional, recognizes professionals in the financial services industry who are committed to excellence. Baron Financial Group is proud to announce that Advisors Anthony Benante, Victor Cannillo, and Nicholas Scheibner are recognized as 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers in New Jersey. Anthony and Victor are proud to be multi-year award recipients for the past ten years in New Jersey (2012-2021).

Wall Street forecasts lack persistence. Their shelf life may only be a few weeks or months at best. 2020 was a great example; once COVID hit, existing forecasts became worthless. And this happens just about every year – excuses abound as to why the “experts” got it wrong…again. Forecasts are alluring because they provide an illusion of certainty. And our brain wants certainty. The problem is that we are looking for certainty in the wrong place. Our forecast is persistent because...

The "Baron Financial Group Market Update" is a video series where we present what has happened in the markets, what our team is doing now, and what we are looking at down the road. It is a video with audio, so if you prefer to just listen, click play and enjoy! Presented by Anthony Benante, CFA Watch our December 2020 Market Update video here:

During this time of year, we are usually celebrating the holidays at our annual receptions. Because this year is different, and we miss seeing you in person, we put together a holiday video message for you. Please enjoy these heartfelt messages from your Baron Team, as we look forward to the New Year:

What 5 things should you be thinking about at the end of the year when it comes to your finances? 1. Review your personal budget and...

The power of foresight is desirable but limiting. Even if you could know a future event for certain, it would still be difficult to predict market movements based on that event. For example, say at the beginning of the year I would have told you that...

The "Baron Financial Group Market Update" is a video series where we present what has happened in the markets, what our team is doing now, and what we are looking at down the road. Presented by Anthony Benante, CFA Watch our November 2020 Market Update video here:

In this season of gratitude, we pause to say Thank You to our clients, family and friends. There are so many things beyond our individual control – the virus, politics, the media, and the stock market come to mind. With all that is going on, there are still things to be thankful for. Here are some items on our list:

The "Baron Financial Group Market Update" is a video series where we present what has happened in the markets, what our team is doing now, and what we are looking at down the road. Watch our October 2020 Market Update video here, presented by Anthony Benante, CFA.

Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy” As we approach November 3rd, bombarded with election commentary and commercials, you might be asking yourself:

Anthony Benante, a CFA® charterholder with Baron Financial Group, is quoted in an article on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, originally published on October 2, 2020. When asked about market volatility and what it means for your portfolio, Anthony said:

The "Baron Financial Group Market Update" is a video series where we present what has happened in the markets, what our team is doing now, and what we are looking at down the road. Watch our September 2020 Market Update video here, presented by Anthony Benante, CFA: