Meet the Team

 At the heart of our firm is a team of experienced and dedicated professionals who prioritize building strong, trust-based relationships with our clients. Each member contributes a unique perspective and a personalized approach, allowing us to enhance our services and better understand your individual needs. We invite you to get to know us below.

  • Brian Vendig, President and Chief Investment Officer at MJP Wealth Advisors.

    Brian Vendig, CPA, AIF®

    PRESIDENT & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

    Brian Vendig, CPA, AIF®, President and Chief Investment Officer of MJP Wealth Advisors, manages all facets of the company’s strategic development…

  • Michele Vendig, Senior Vice President at MJP Wealth Advisors.

    Michele Vendig, MBA

    SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

    Michele Vendig is a Senior Vice President and has been with MJP Wealth Advisors since 2006. Michele manages the firm’s strategic operations, as well as our marketing…

  • Mort Potoff, Founder of MJP Wealth Advisors.

    Mort Potoff, CFP®

    FOUNDER

    Morton Potoff, CFP® established MJP Associates, Inc. (now MJP Wealth Advisors) in 1981 with the vision of providing creative, personal, and effective financial strategies…

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    Richard Hammond, CFP®

    SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

    Richard Hammond is a Senior Vice President and has been with MJP Wealth Advisors since 1994, bringing a service-oriented mindset and technical knowledge…

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    Randy Wolf

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Randy Wolf is a Vice President and senior member of the MJP team, bringing over 30 years of experience in institutional investment consulting, money management…

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    Kevin Brady, CFP®

    WEALTH ADVISOR

    Kevin Brady is a Wealth Advisor at MJP Wealth Advisors and joined the advisory team in 2018. Kevin works one-on-one with our clients, providing a personal and comprehensive approach to…

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    Louis Nistico, CFP®

    WEALTH ADVISOR

    Louis Nistico, CFP®, is a Wealth Advisor at MJP Wealth Advisors and has worked in the financial services industry for nearly 20 years. Lou works closely with his clients to…

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    Michael Stamos, MBA

    WEALTH ADVISOR

    Michael Stamos is a Wealth Advisor at MJP Wealth Advisors and has been with the firm since 2015. He works closely with our wealth advisory team, taking a comprehensive…

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    Timothy Fitzgerald, AIF®

    RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISOR

    Tim Fitzgerald, AIF®, is a Retirement Plan Advisor at MJP Wealth Advisors and has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works with a variety of clients at MJP Wealth Advisors…

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    Steven Glick, CFP®, ChFC®

    WEALTH ADVISOR

    Steven Glick is a Wealth Advisor at MJP Wealth Advisors and also the President of SEG Wealth Advisory Corporation (not affiliated with Arete Wealth Management).

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    Theodore Kaplan

    WEALTH ADVISOR

    Theodore Kaplan is a Wealth Advisor at MJP Wealth Advisors and is also President of Kaplan Insurance Group, LLC. (not affiliated with Arete Wealth Management).

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    Robert Eilers

    WEALTH ADVISOR

    Robert Eilers is a Wealth Advisor at MJP Wealth Advisors. Bob is an Investment Advisor Representative and holds Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities registrations.

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    Nicolas Suarez

    WEALTH ASSOCIATE

    As a Wealth Associate at MJP Wealth Advisors, Nicolas Suarez brings a strong analytical approach to supporting our clients' financial needs.

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    Roxanne Rekas

    SENIOR CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

    Roxanne Rekas is a Senior Client Relationship Manager at MJP Wealth Advisors and has been with us for more than 40 years. She deeply values the relationships she has built with our clients…

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    Joy Galuris

    MANAGER OF TRADING OPERATIONS

    Joy Galuris is the Manager of Trading Operations and has been with MJP Wealth Advisors since 2009. She is a senior member of our Client Services Team and oversees the day-to-day client service…

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    Erynn McCabe

    MANAGER OF CLIENT SERVICES

    Erynn McCabe is the Manager of Client Services at MJP Wealth Advisors. Erynn works closely with our advisory and client service teams by leading initiatives to foster client…

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    Jared Needelman

    OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

    Jared Needelman is an Operations & Technology Specialist at MJP Wealth Advisors and has been with the firm since 2013. Jared guides clients through the onboarding process, manages client…

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    Spencer Gabriel

    SENIOR CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE

    Spencer Gabriel is a Senior Client Service Associate at MJP Wealth Advisors and has been with the firm since 2022. Spencer has earned a reputation for working effectively with financial advisors, portfolio managers…

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    Rose Tedesco

    CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE

    Rose Tedesco is a Client Service Associate at MJP Wealth Advisors and a key member of our Client Services Team. She is responsible for onboarding new clients to the firm, managing client inquiries, and…

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    Jeff Zhang

    CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE

    Jeff Zhang is a Client Service Associate at MJP Wealth Advisors and provides personalized service to our new and existing clients.