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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.

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 September 2023 Market Update video here:

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:

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 August 2023 Market Update video here:

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.

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 July 2023 Market Update video here:

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...

Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy” - the aspects of your financial life that are unique to you. Presented by Victor Cannillo, NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor. Today’s video answers the question, how do I create an income stream in retirement? We are going to cover three common income resources that may be available to you in retirement. View or listen to our video to learn more.

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 June 2023 Market Update video here:

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 May 2023 Market Update video here: