Victoria Cannillo, a Financial Analyst at Baron Financial Group, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “How will my daughter’s money count for financial aid?”, originally published on October 3, 2023. Assuming your daughter is going to apply for financial aid...
Baron Financial Group is pleased to recognize Victor & Donna Cannillo as the honorees of the 2023 Spectrum for Living Gala: Family, Community & Our Spectrum Heroes. The gala event took place on October 12, 2023, at Macaluso’s in Hawthorne, NJ. A great time was had by all with casino night games, raffles, and silent auction items. This year marks Spectrum for Living’s 40th anniversary. Their mission is “to enable individuals who have developmental and/or physical disabilities to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of skills, purpose and independence with dignity through an ongoing commitment to comprehensive quality services, advocacy and family partnership.”
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the ideal time to re-share our educational videos on cybersecurity. Baron Financial Group is committed to the protection and security of your personal information. As part of our Responsible Guidance platform, we have created a multi-part video series to educate you on cybersecurity. It is important to stay vigilant to the ever-increasing cyber threats that invade our inbox.
Now that we are in an active hurricane season, a good reminder is that we do see an increase in scams related to natural disasters. Be on the lookout for disaster-relief, insurance, or charity-relief scams. Here are some helpful tips/reminders from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) to keep in mind:
Victor Cannillo, NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “I’m 69. How long can I contribute to a Roth?”, originally published on June 27, 2023. For 2023, the total contribution limit is $6,500 per year; $7,500 if you’re over 50. You can contribute to your Roth IRA in perpetuity as long as you’re still…
Some traditions live on. Growing up in a first-generation Italian household, Victor Cannillo, of Baron Financial Group, learned how to make fresh mozzarella - a tradition going back 100 years, beginning with his grandfather. In this short video, Victor keeps the tradition alive, demonstrating how to make mozzarella with his family. Although Victor has some serious mozz-making skills, he is also a Financial Advisor, helping clients with investing and financial planning for over 25 years. As an advisor, Victor likes to say, “we eat our own cooking”, meaning Baron Financial Group invests their own money in the same way they do their clients – in a globally-diversified, and risk-appropriate strategy.
Baron Financial Group is committed to helping families with special needs plan for their future through the fiduciary services we provide. In addition, we are proud of the philanthropy we dedicate to organizations like Spectrum for Living (see more about Spectrum below). Baron’s founding partner, Victor Cannillo’s relationship with a special needs family member made him aware of the many challenges associated with those with developmental disabilities. It led him to...
We are proud to recognize Victor Cannillo as he begins his 25th year as a Fiduciary Advisor and member in the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). All Registered Investment Advisers have a fiduciary duty to act in their clients’ best interests. Victor is a NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor and the founder of Baron Financial Group. His NAPFA membership began on January 25, 1999. Victor’s guiding principle is that our core purpose is to help improve people’s financial lives through objective, transparent and fiduciary advice.
Continuing our tradition of support for Spectrum for Living, Baron Financial Group proudly sponsored their Annual Walkathon – 5K, Walk & Doggie Dash. The event was held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield, NJ. Baron team members Victor Cannillo, Victoria Cannillo and Gregory Cannillo were in attendance.
James Suazo, ChFC®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “I want to retire. Should I use the 4% rule?”, originally published on February 22, 2023. The 4% withdrawal rate has been used over time as rule of thumb for withdrawals in retirement. However, we recommend reviewing your specific plan. What is your current ...
Baron Financial Group is proud to announce that Advisors Anthony Benante, CFA, and Victor Cannillo, NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor, are recognized as 2023 Five Star Wealth Managers in New Jersey and have earned the Women’s Choice Award ® for Financial Advisors and Firms for 2023. You can read more about the selection criteria and methodology for these awards…
Most investors love economic and market forecasts. 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. Unlike market and economic forecasts, our "forecast" is...