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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). 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.

Baron Financial Group was happy to return to the ballpark to host a client-appreciation event at the spring-training home of the Baltimore Orioles. The March 24th game versus the New York Yankees ended with a win for the Orioles in the bottom of the ninth inning. Yankee and Oriole fans alike enjoyed the beautiful weather, the good food, and the exciting game! We are always happy to welcome the Oriole Bird to the suite!

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...

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.

James Suazo, ChFC®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “We sold our stocks. What should we do with the money?”, originally published on September 7, 2022. Without knowing your full financial situation, we recommend answering the following questions to help you make an informed decision.

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 believe that all clients and prospective clients need to understand the way their financial advisor or potential advisor operates as a firm. We interviewed our Baron Advisors, Victor Cannillo, Anthony Benante, and James Suazo, to ask them some important questions:

Baron Financial Group is proud to have been honored at the SCARC (Sussex County Arc) Foundation Honors Awards Gala, which took place on Wednesday, March 30th at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ. The SCARC Foundation’s mission is to raise funds that will support the services that SCARC, Inc. and SCARC Guardianship Services, Inc provides to individuals with developmental disabilities.

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 and Victor Cannillo are recognized as 2022 Five Star Wealth Managers in New Jersey.