Financial Planning
Critical financial challenges call for solutions that are, at once, sophisticated and practical. With a vision to be southern New Jersey’s preeminent and most trusted financial services firm, Capaldi Reynolds & Pelosi, P.A. and CRA Financial Services, L.L.C. together bring unique levels of experience to the full range of personal and business financial planning. We are committed to providing value-added, wealth-enhancing services to our clients in a cost-effective manner that remains consistent with our philosophy that putting our clients’ best interest first is our first priority.
Our main focus is on six areas of expertise:
INVESTMENT PLANNING
Developing and managing your portfolio through asset allocation and securities diversification.
EDUCATION PLANNING
Estimating potential future education costs, exploring alternatives, and developing & implementing sound financial strategies to achieve your goals.
TAX PLANNING
Optimizing tax efficiency with specific, technical knowledge of federal and state tax codes.
ESTATE PLANNING
In collaboration with your legal counsel, we formulate a combination of financial strategies to preserve family wealth and facilitate the continuance of your business.
RETIREMENT PLANNING
Sound financial planning strategies for a worry-free retirement.
INSURANCE PLANNING
Comprehensive protection from severe financial loss for you and your family.
Meet Our Financial Planning Experts
Matthew J. Reynolds CPA, CFP
Partner
Industry Insights
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Medicaid and the Principal Residence
If you're a homeowner, your house is likely one of your most valuable assets—both financially and emotionally. However, if you require long-term care, such as a nursing home stay, and rely on Medicaid to cover the costs, New Jersey may place a lien on your home to...
Navigating Inherited IRA Withdrawal Rules: What You Need to Know
If you’ve inherited an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), understanding the rules surrounding withdrawals is essential. The SECURE Act and SECURE Act 2.0 have introduced changes that impact how and when beneficiaries must withdraw funds. Whether you're inheriting as...
Listen Up Employers, RetireReady is Here!
If you are a New Jersey employer with 25 or more employees, you may have received a notice that you are required to register your business with RetireReady NJ or certify that you are exempt. This program was established by the Legislature to help workers in the state...
Money Watch: Elder Financial Exploitation
Technology has been a huge benefit to people across the world, but it has also led to a dramatic increase in the scope and size of Elder Financial Exploitation (“EFE”). The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN) defines EFE as the “illegal or improper use of...
Domicile vs. Residency: An Important Distinction
I look around my neighborhood in the summertime and I see an awful lot of cars with Florida license plates. These are folks who have been my neighbors for years, and who are still my neighbors; they’re just “wintering” a little longer than they used to. No need to...