OUR STORY

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THE EARLY YEARS

Ronald Gelok & Associates was founded over 25 years ago. Ron started his career as a tax and estate planning attorney in 1993. In that role he was drafting wills, trusts, and estate planning documents. Soon into his career, he realized that a person could have the best combination of estate planning documents in the world but it really only helped then when they could no longer manage their own affairs.  

As important as this is, Ron felt like he wanted to make an impact in the client’s life for today. As this drive grew, Ron’s grandparents’ health began to decline. He saw firsthand that estate planning documents only went so far and did not help much if there is no financial plan to manage the costs of healthcare.  

WHAT WOULD I DO DIFFERENTLY?

He began to look at his clients estates with fresh eyes, noticing that so many of them had problems. Problems that would eventually hurt them. He started to ask himself, “what would I do differently if this were my portfolio?”  

At this point, Ron began Ronald Gelok & Associates with the plan of running a multidisciplinary investment advisory firm. He wanted RGA to be set up to help with every aspect of a client’s financial life. Clients would have a menu of services that they could pick and choose from that would suit their needs and match up with their goals.   

INTEGRITY FIRST

When Ron began advising retirees on what to do with their money, he felt the weight of trying to do right by each client. One day his father said to him,  

“Just remember, any time you’re meeting with a retiree, just pause for a second and pretend it’s me and your mother sitting in front of you. You’ll never go wrong.”

To this day, Ron keeps this in mind with every appointment. And he’s passed on this reminder to every member of the RGA team. We believe this is why we have never had a fine or disciplinary action of any kind from any government regulatory agency, which is unheard of in this industry.

TODAY

Today RGA has grown into a thriving company dedicated to serving clients from all walks of life. We believe in financial planning done right so you can keep more of your money. Find out today what RGA can do for you.  

OUR TEAM

RGA Website - Our Story - Our Team

Every team member has gone through a tough and rigorous application process in order to uphold the high standards of RGA. Our team of experienced professionals come from all different backgrounds and walks of life. We value each member and their individual contributions that make RGA so great.

Investment advisory services offered through Ronald Gelok & Associates, LLC, a multi-state Registered Investment Advisor.
Insurance products offered through Ronald Gelok & Associates, Inc., a multi-state Licensed Insurance Producer.
Securities Offered through AAG Capital, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC

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OUR STORY

RGA was founded for people like you

THE EARLY YEARS

Ronald Gelok & Associates was founded over 25 years ago. Ron started his career as a tax and estate planning attorney in 1993. In that role he was drafting wills, trusts, and estate planning documents. Soon into his career, he realized that a person could have the best combination of estate planning documents in the world but it really only helped then when they could no longer manage their own affairs.  

As important as this is, Ron felt like he wanted to make an impact in the client’s life for today. As this drive grew, Ron’s grandparents’ health began to decline. He saw firsthand that estate planning documents only went so far and did not help much if there is no financial plan to manage the costs of healthcare.  

WHAT WOULD

I DO

DIFFERENTLY?

He began to look at his clients estates with fresh eyes, noticing that so many of them had problems. Problems that would eventually hurt them. He started to ask himself, “what would I do differently if this were my portfolio?”  

At this point, Ron began Ronald Gelok & Associates with the plan of running a multidisciplinary investment advisory firm. He wanted RGA to be set up to help with every aspect of a client’s financial life. Clients would have a menu of services that they could pick and choose from that would suit their needs and match up with their goals.   

INTEGRITY FIRST

When Ron began advising retirees on what to do with their money, he felt the weight of trying to do right by each client. One day his father said to him,  

“Just remember, any time you’re meeting with a retiree, just pause for a second and pretend it’s me and your mother sitting in front of you. You’ll never go wrong.”

To this day, Ron keeps this in mind with every appointment. And he’s passed on this reminder to every member of the RGA team. We believe this is why we have never had a fine or disciplinary action of any kind from any government regulatory agency, which is unheard of in this industry. 

TODAY

Today RGA has grown into a thriving company dedicated to serving clients from all walks of life. We believe in financial planning done right so you can keep more of your money. Find out today what RGA can do for you.  

OUR TEAM

RGA Website - Our Story - Our Team

Every team member has gone through a tough and rigerous application process in order to uphold the high standards of RGA. Our team of experienced professionals come from all different backgrounds and walks of life. We value each member and their individual contributions that make RGA so great. 

Investment advisory services offered through Ronald Gelok & Associates, LLC, a multi-state Registered Investment Advisor.
Insurance products offered through Ronald Gelok & Associates, Inc., a multi-state Licensed Insurance Producer.
Securities Offered through AAG Capital, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC

Privacy Policy | ADV Part 2A | ADV Part 2B | ADV Part 2A Wrap

Information about securities-registered professionals may be found at FINRA BROKERCHECK.
Member FINRA/SIPC

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BETHANY J LONGFELLOW
Creative Director
862.207.3891
bethany@ronaldgelok.com

BETHANY J LONGFELLOW

Creative Director

862.207.3891

bethany@ronaldgelok.com

 

Bethany works remotely from her home in southwest Missouri. As Creative Director with her Bachelor of Fine Arts focused in Design and Photography from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Bethany handles all the graphic design, web development, videography, and photography for RGA. She also manages event planning and other marketing functions to ensure RGA is available to everyone who wants personalized planning to live their dream retirements.

When Bethany’s not working, you can usually find her with her two horses, Sassy & Jax, and her two hounds, Banjo & Heidi. 

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TAMMIE BARONE
Director of Client Services
862.207.3841
tamara@ronaldgelok.com

TAMMIE BARONE

Director of Client Services

862.207.3841

tamara@ronaldgelok.com

 

Tammie has over 20 years’ experience working with and assisting financial advisory firms and has been a dedicated team member at RGA for nearly 5 years. As the Director of Client Services at the firm, she is the “go to” for all of our clients’ needs. Tammie maintains her Life and Health Insurance license in NJ, is dearly cherished by our clients, and if you ask any one of them, they will tell you that her passion is helping people.

Born and raised in Morris County, Tammie currently resides in Essex County, where she enjoys any outdoor activities, cooking and spending time with family, friends and her 2 dogs.

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CHRISTIAN VIVAS
Financial Planning Agent
862.207.3851
christian@ronaldgelok.com

CHRISTIAN VIVAS

Financial Planning Agent

862.207.3851

christian@ronaldgelok.com

 

Christian is a New Jersey native and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Rutgers University in 2007 and 2010 respectively. He is an intricate member of the Financial Planning Team whose primary focus is on Income & Expense Projection and Lifetime Income Needs. He provides our clients with a comprehensive and educational explanation of the solutions that RGA provides that is easy to understand. Christian developed our Income Tax Reduction Analysis and spearheads strategic research initiatives for new, innovative solutions to retirement planning. Christian also oversees all marketing content and procedures while assisting with business development initiatives.

Outside of the firm, Christian spends his time teaching group fitness at YMCAs and private gyms. At home he unwinds by listening to music, taking care of his Guinea Pigs, and spending time with his wife Sarah, and their dog Chimichanga.

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ALINA ESTRIN
Executive Assistant to Brian Ginty
862.207.3868
alina@ronaldgelok.com

ALINA ESTRIN

Executive Assistant to Brian Ginty

862.207.3868

alina@ronaldgelok.com

 

Alina was born in Russia, so she is fluent in English and Russian. Prior to joining RGA, Alina worked for the NJ State after carrier with Lehman Brother. Additionally, Alina has a PhD in economics. As Executive Assistant to Brian Ginty, Alina prepares applications, reviews documents, and analyzes illustrations prior to Brian presenting them to our future clients.

Outside of RGA, Aline continues her many years a Yoga, Thai Chi, and Pilates instructor.

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CHRISSY BODEN
Director of ContentStrategy
862.207.3841
chrissy@ronaldgelok.com

CHRISSY BODEN

Director of ContentStrategy

862.207.3841

chrissy@ronaldgelok.com

 

Chrissy (Gelok) Boden is a New Jersey native who lives with her husband and two children. Chrissy works with the RGA team, assisting with marketing strategy and content. After earning her Bachelors at Messiah College (2012) and a Masters in Counselling from Eastern University (2014), Chrissy worked as a school counsellor and academic registrar. Now Chrissy is using her experience in counselling and educational leadership to support organizational communications at RGA in order to maximize client care and experience.

When not working, Chrissy's time is mostly spend in the company of her two highly active toddlers, along with family and friends. When she has time to herself, Chrissy loves reading books, riding bikes, discovering new music, and brewing good coffee.

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BRIAN T GINTY, CSSC
Financial Advisor & Certified Structured Settlement Consultant
862.207.3843
brian@ronaldgelok.com

BRIAN T GINTY, CSSC

Financial Advisor & Certified Structured Settlement Consultant

862.207.3843

brian@ronaldgelok.com

 

Brian was a Senior Vice President for The Halpern Group, a company which facilitated the establishment of trusts for plaintiffs in personal injury disputes. In addition to The Halpern Group, Brian has held senior management positions both at AIG Domestic Life Companies and Prudential Financial. He was also National Sales Director and Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at two of the largest structured settlement brokerage firms.

During his career, Brian has successfully negotiated more than 1000 cases throughout the United States and Canada.  He has been a leader in integrating trust and other financial vehicles to provide comprehensive financial strategies for tort victims. 

Brian is a regular speaker at legal seminars and meetings including the American Association for Justice, the North Carolina Association for Justice and the New Jersey Association for Justice.

Brian is a veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a cryptologist in Misawa. Japan.  During his three years in Japan, Brian played for the base soccer team as well as coached the high school team.  He also taught English and attended the University of Maryland, Far East Division.  He graduated magna cum laude with a dual major in Business Management and Psychology.  Upon his discharge Brian enrolled in Rutgers Graduate School of Management while he began his career in the financial services industry. 

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HELENA MATTIOLI

Operations Coordinator

862.207.3846

helena@ronaldgelok.com

 

As RGA's Operations Coordinator, Helena ensures the company functions efficiently and effectively on a day-to-day basis. She is a vital part of both the Operations and Retirement Planning Teams. With both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Ramapo College, Helena continues to use her education and prior work experience to continue to go above and beyond for RGA and our clients.

Outside of RGA, Helena enjoys spending time with her beloved cats, Rosie and Jelly. She also enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

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THOMAS J SMITH, MBA, JD, LLM
Director of Tax Reduction Planning
862.207.3846
tom@ronaldgelok.com

THOMAS J SMITH, MBA, JD, LLM

Director of Tax Reduction Planning

862.207.3846

tom@ronaldgelok.com

 

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MORGAN KELLY WINTRINGHAM
Director of Operations
862.207.3808
morgan@ronaldgelok.com

MORGAN KELLY WINTRINGHAM

Director of Operations

862.207.3808

morgan@ronaldgelok.com

 

Morgan is an invaluable asset with over twelve years of experience within the financial services industry and has been with RGA for nine of those years. Morgan is known as the octopus of RGA, involved in every aspect of the firm. Morgan’s primary role is working alongside the Operations and Advisory Teams to ensure our clients’ and prospective clients’ ideal retirements are mapped out and achieved according to their individual needs and goals. Her main objective is to provide the ultimate client concierge experience, and is responsible for onboarding new team members to ensure our clients receive top tier service.

Outside of RGA, Morgan enjoys spending time with her husband, Stephen, her family, and absolutely loves being with her nieces and nephews. Morgan is a lover of music and movies, interior design, cooking, and doing absolutely nothing!

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