Thomas A. Manno, Jr.
CFP®, CPFA™ | Wealth Advisor, Partner
"Our work is very rewarding on a daily basis."
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Thomas A. Manno, Jr.
CFP®, CPFA™
Wealth Advisor, Partner
Working as a financial advisor allows Tom to have a meaningful impact on the lives of every client he is honored to work with. Tom provides education and guidance to support his clients when making decisions about their complete financial picture.
Thoughts from Tom
The work we do helps others to make meaningful decisions which aligns their finances with their core values.
An important aspect of our work is guidance. From having someone to talk with, to getting organized, and making decisions, our work revolves around helping guide our clients to making informed decisions by providing clarity and insight.
Outside the office I enjoy spending time with my family and hope to eventually own a house on a lake where we can enjoy swimming and kayaking.
I’ve yet to bowl a perfect game, but I did score a 287 in 2019!
My bucket list includes visiting the countries where my ancestors came from – Italy, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and the Netherlands.
An important quote to me is a passage from author Brian Freeman, “…everything in life came down to memories. The good. The bad. The real. The imagined. Put them all together, and that was the person you were.”
About Tom
Tom has always admired business owners and appreciates that the most important part of being in business for yourself is the relationships you build and nurture with your clients and customers. Tom has particularly enjoyed building his business by working with people from all walks of life, age groups, and geographic locations.
Tom regularly volunteers and sponsors events with several organizations, such as the Purdue Club of Chicago, St. Baldrick’s Foundation, and the Naperville Jaycees. Throughout his time with the Jaycees, Tom served on the board for several years as a Director, as well as Internal Vice President, External Vice President, and Treasurer.
As a financial planner and employee benefits specialist, Tom enjoys seeing the work he does with his clients come to fruition. Helping young families and busy professionals get organized and have clearly defined financial objectives is very rewarding. While supporting business owners, Tom strives to maintain employee retention and improve overall morale within their company.
Tom's Accreditations
Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)
A Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) is a rigorous professional certification for advisors set by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. There are four parts to the initial CFP certification; education, examination, experience and ethics. A CFP candidate will need to put in up to 1,000 hours to complete the required coursework and the exam. The CFP applicant must have a minimum education level of a bachelor’s degree and coursework in financial planning. The ethics component requires the applicant to meet the Fitness Standards for Candidates and Registrants and promise to follow the Rules of Conduct which put the clients’ interests first.
Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA™)
A Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA™) is a financial professional that demonstrates expertise and experience working with retirement plans. During the CPFA™ certification, candidates spend around two months learning about fiduciary services for retirement plans. The CPFA™ exam covers an array of topics including fiduciary roles and responsibilities, fiduciary oversight, plan investment management, and plan management. After a candidate passes the CPFA™ exam, they will receive their CPFA™ designation. But, to maintain the designation, every CPFA™ must complete the continuing education requirements. To keep their designation, they must earn 10 credits every year.
BS Financial Counseling & Planning
2004 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
