Month: May 2023

The First Meeting at Wealth Enhancement Group (Ep. 3)

The First Meeting at Wealth Enhancement Group (Ep. 3)

Sitting with someone who might change your life can be intimidating. That person could become your financial advisor.

That’s why it’s crucial to have a powerful meeting to get to know each other, address important life concerns, and know how we can positively impact your life.

Want to know all about the first meeting process at Wealth enhancement group? 

In this episode, Charlie Massimo and Peter Anastasian explain everything you need to know about the first meeting they have with a potential client at Wealth Enhancement Group. Charlie and Peter address the questions they ask during this process to know better your emotions and needs and the importance of trust from both parties.

Charlie and Peter discuss:

  • Their approach to the first meeting with potential clients
  • The importance of humanizing and personalizing financial planning to understand clients’ emotional needs
  • Their approach to making promises to clients
  • The importance of truth in their client relationships
  • And more!

Resources:

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Disclosures

The opinions voiced in this recording are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for an individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.

Any company names noted herein are for educational purposes only and not an indication of trading intent or a solicitation of their products or services.

All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly.

All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk.

Wealth Enhancement Group and LPL Financial do not provide legal advice or tax services. Please consult your legal or tax advisor regarding your specific situation.

The Six Principles of Successful Investing (Ep. 2)

The Six Principles of Successful Investing (Ep. 2)

We all want to be successful investors, but do you have what it takes? 

From managing biases to focusing on variables you can control, Charlie Massimo and Peter Anastasian reveal the key components of a winning investment strategy. 

Join Charlie Massimo and Peter Anastasian in their second episode as they reveal the six principles that successful investors follow. 

In this episode, Charlie and Peter discuss improving your investment experience and achieving long-term success by implementing these principles. 

Discover how having faith in the future, practicing patience and discipline, being agnostic to market trends, and focusing your time and energy on variables you can control can significantly improve your investment returns.

Charlie and Peter discuss:

  • Having faith in the future is a key component of successful investing.
  • How patience and discipline can improve your investment experience and increase your long-term real-life investment returns
  • Why it’s essential to be agnostic to market trends and have a philosophy that dictates your moves
  • Why you should focus your time and energy on variables you can control 
  • And so much more!

Resources:

Connect with Charlie Massimo: 

Connect with Peter Anastasian: 

Disclosures

The opinions voiced in this recording are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for an individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.

Any company names noted herein are for educational purposes only and not an indication of trading intent or a solicitation of their products or services.

All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly.

All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk.

Wealth Enhancement Group and LPL Financial do not provide legal advice or tax services. Please consult your legal or tax advisor regarding your specific situation.

Your Pathways To Wealth With Charlie Massimo and Peter Anastasian (Ep. 1)

Your Pathways To Wealth With Charlie Massimo and Peter Anastasian (Ep. 1)

In this first episode, Charlie Massimo and Peter Anastasian, both SVPs of Wealth Enhancement Group, share their journey’s in the financial industry. 

From starting as an unpaid intern to building a successful business with over $700 million under management, Charlie and Peter discuss the turning points in their careers and the pivoting moments that changed their perspective on investing. 

This podcast aims to provide valuable insights and tools to help listeners achieve their financial goals. Future episodes will explore investment success, maximizing your portfolio, estate, family planning, and other related topics. 

Charlie and Peter discuss:

  • Their career paths to wealth management
  • The turning points in their careers which led them to be entrepreneurs  
  • What they will discuss on this podcast in future episodes 
  • And more

Resources:

Connect with Charlie Massimo: 

Connect with Peter Anastasian: 

About Charlie:

For three decades, Charlie served at top firms Shearson Lehman, New York Life and Merrill Lynch, culminating in a role as a Senior Investment Officer at Smith Barney. In 2003, Charlie launched CJM Wealth Management, where he focused on a wide range of issues, from tax and estate planning to life insurance and the use of trusts. While Charlie works with various high-net-worth families, he also has a strong concentration on serving the unique financial needs of affluent physicians, business owners, and families impacted by autism. In 2020 Charlie and the CJM team joined forces with Wealth Enhancement Group.

Charlie is the proud father of triplets, two boys and a girl. His two boys are on the autism spectrum. With autism close to his heart, he created and is the founder of a not-for-profit organization, Autism Communities. His organization helps provide homes to facilitate an independent, safe, and inclusive living environment for adults with autism. In 2017 Charlie was appointed by Governor Cuomo (NY) to the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board, where he provides guidance to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and families seeking reliable information regarding available services and support.

About Peter:

Peter began his career in 1998 as an advisor at a boutique Park Avenue investment firm. Three years later, he moved on to Smith Barney before becoming an independent advisor in 2004. He joined CJM Wealth Management in 2006 as Managing Director and Partner, where he was a major contributor to the firm’s growth and development. Peter specializes in wealth management, asset protection and tax minimization strategies for ultra-affluent families and closely-held businesses pre- and post-liquidity. He is widely recognized for his expertise in subjects such as asset protection, risk management and business succession planning. Peter lives in Queens, NY, with his wife and two children. An avid soccer fan, he enjoys playing competitive sports and travelling.

Disclosures

The opinions voiced in this recording are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for an individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.

Any company names noted herein are for educational purposes only and not an indication of trading intent or a solicitation of their products or services.

All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly.

All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk.

Wealth Enhancement Group and LPL Financial do not provide legal advice or tax services. Please consult your legal or tax advisor regarding your specific situation.