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Through tailored and timely financial and investment advice, our goal is to help clients succeed financially and work toward their life goals. Whether you’re in the early stages of building wealth or facing complex retirement- or estate-planning choices later in life, we’re ready and equipped to help you make decisions for your future.
Yvette Guitian
- Senior Client Associate
Yvette Guitian
- Senior Client Associate
Yvette has over 20 years of banking experience. She began her banking career at PNC Bank in 1998 as a teller and in 2010 she made her way to Wells Fargo Bank as a Personal Banker. Yvette joined Wells Fargo Advisors in Paramus, NJ in 2016 and is committed to client satisfaction and assisting her advisors with a wide variety of client needs and office operations.
She currently resides in Paramus, NJ and in her spare time enjoys a variety of activities, including spending time with her husband Sergio and two children, attending her son’s sports events, and traveling.
Her future goals are becoming a Registered Client Associate and expanding her experience and knowledge in the investment field.
LANGUAGES
English & Spanish
She currently resides in Paramus, NJ and in her spare time enjoys a variety of activities, including spending time with her husband Sergio and two children, attending her son’s sports events, and traveling.
Her future goals are becoming a Registered Client Associate and expanding her experience and knowledge in the investment field.
LANGUAGES
English & Spanish
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John Cicillini
- Managing Director - Investment Officer
John Cicillini
- Managing Director - Investment Officer
With over 20 years of experience as a financial advisor, John provides individual and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management solutions. He believes that good listening skills, empathy, and attention to detail, are foundational elements in successful client relationships. John is supported by a team of wealth planning specialists and senior client associates who provide excellent client service.
Investment planning is an ongoing process of preparing for and reacting to critical financial events. Critical financial events can be as diverse as retiring, receiving an inheritance or buying a new home. John and his team’s resources and experience help clients prepare for such events to be able to achieve their financial and lifestyle goals.
John graduated from Wagner College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Wagner College, John was a student athlete award winner and on the Wagner College Athletic Department All-Academic team. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, John was a Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley for 18 years. John has been named a Premier Advisor from 2017 - 2022, a distinction held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on either of the past two years, and professionalism. Additional criteria, including length of service, may also be used to determine recipients.
John is happily married to his wife, Kelly, and they have three daughters, two of which are identical twins. A native of New Jersey, John and his family currently reside in Wayne. Away from the office, John enjoys cooking, traveling, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
Investment planning is an ongoing process of preparing for and reacting to critical financial events. Critical financial events can be as diverse as retiring, receiving an inheritance or buying a new home. John and his team’s resources and experience help clients prepare for such events to be able to achieve their financial and lifestyle goals.
John graduated from Wagner College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Wagner College, John was a student athlete award winner and on the Wagner College Athletic Department All-Academic team. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, John was a Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley for 18 years. John has been named a Premier Advisor from 2017 - 2022, a distinction held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on either of the past two years, and professionalism. Additional criteria, including length of service, may also be used to determine recipients.
John is happily married to his wife, Kelly, and they have three daughters, two of which are identical twins. A native of New Jersey, John and his family currently reside in Wayne. Away from the office, John enjoys cooking, traveling, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
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Brian Latz, CFP®
- Managing Director - Investments
Brian Latz, CFP®
- Managing Director - Investments
With over 30 years of experience as an investment professional, Brian brings a comprehensive solutions-oriented approach to his clients. His focus is on core financial disciplines including: insurance, risk management, investment planning, tax efficient strategies, retirement, and legacy planning.
Planning is not a single event – it is a process. As life circumstances change, so must the wealth management strategies used to meet individual client goals. Brian has meetings with his clients in order to stay on track with their customized plan.
Brian graduated from Gettysburg College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Finance. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, Brian was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley for 18 years. In order to further his education, Brian earned the Certified Financial Planner™ certification. For this designation, he completed an approved educational program and passed rigorous examinations. To maintain this certification, Brian adheres to stringent professional standards as well as required continuing educational requirements.
Brian and his wife, Mary, reside in Wyckoff, NJ with their three children. Brian enjoys many outdoor activities including golf, basketball, skiing, and gardening. He has also had the pleasure of coaching his children’s sports teams over the years.
Planning is not a single event – it is a process. As life circumstances change, so must the wealth management strategies used to meet individual client goals. Brian has meetings with his clients in order to stay on track with their customized plan.
Brian graduated from Gettysburg College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Finance. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, Brian was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley for 18 years. In order to further his education, Brian earned the Certified Financial Planner™ certification. For this designation, he completed an approved educational program and passed rigorous examinations. To maintain this certification, Brian adheres to stringent professional standards as well as required continuing educational requirements.
Brian and his wife, Mary, reside in Wyckoff, NJ with their three children. Brian enjoys many outdoor activities including golf, basketball, skiing, and gardening. He has also had the pleasure of coaching his children’s sports teams over the years.
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Christina Giraldi
- Senior Registered Client Associate
- Assistant Vice President
Christina Giraldi
- Senior Registered Client Associate
- Assistant Vice President
Christina Giraldi has 25+ years of industry experience, supporting financial advisors and their clients. She is a Senior Registered Client Associate, and has extensive knowledge of the financial services industry. Christina has been a valued teammate in the Paramus Branch for over 15 years, and her passion for helping clients has earned her the Assistant Vice President title. Her hard work is often noticed, as she was recognized by Wells Fargo Advisors as a Premier Client Associate in 2018/2019.
The Wells Fargo Advisors Premier Client Associate distinction is held by select group of Registered Client Associates within Wells Fargo Advisors nominated by their management for their consistent display of professionalism, integrity and core leadership values.
The Wells Fargo Advisors Premier Client Associate distinction is held by select group of Registered Client Associates within Wells Fargo Advisors nominated by their management for their consistent display of professionalism, integrity and core leadership values.
Kenneth Cariota, MBA
- Managing Director - Investment Officer
- Fundamental Choice Portfolio Manager
Kenneth Cariota, MBA
- Managing Director - Investment Officer
- Fundamental Choice Portfolio Manager
Biography :
Ken’s mission is to help clients plan for a financial future that best meets their goals, needs, and risk tolerance in an objective, unbiased and cost-effective manner.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Ken has been providing investment advice to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses since 1987. His areas of focus include wealth management, retirement and income planning, comprehensive investment planning as well as advisory services and tax advantaged investing, delivered with the highest level of personal service and professional integrity.
Prior to becoming an advisor, Ken attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he earned an MBA in Economics and Finance. Since then, he has obtained securities, commodities, life and health insurance licenses and registrations. Ken is recognized as a Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council Advisor for the years 2017-2024. The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by one or more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structure.
Ken has also been recognized as one of Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for years 2019-2024.
The Cariota Cicillini Latz Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, has also been recognized in 2023 & 2024 as one of the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams**.
I look forward to extending my services to you and your family and together we can discuss investment strategies designed for your unique situation.
*2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com).
2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22 (Source: Forbes.com).
2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21 (Source: Forbes.com).
Kenneth Cariota, MBA
CA Insurance License Number: OK84755. Resident State NJ
• Managing Director - Investment Officer
• Fundamental Choice Portfolio Manager
2021 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2021; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20 (Source: Forbes.com). 2020 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded January 2020; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/18 - 6/30/19 (Source: Forbes.com).
• 2019 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/17 - 6/30/18 (Source: Forbes.com).
The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self- completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
**2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/22 - 3/31/23 (Source: Forbes.com).
2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22 (Source: Forbes.com).
The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self- completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor.
Ken’s mission is to help clients plan for a financial future that best meets their goals, needs, and risk tolerance in an objective, unbiased and cost-effective manner.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Ken has been providing investment advice to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses since 1987. His areas of focus include wealth management, retirement and income planning, comprehensive investment planning as well as advisory services and tax advantaged investing, delivered with the highest level of personal service and professional integrity.
Prior to becoming an advisor, Ken attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he earned an MBA in Economics and Finance. Since then, he has obtained securities, commodities, life and health insurance licenses and registrations. Ken is recognized as a Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council Advisor for the years 2017-2024. The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by one or more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structure.
Ken has also been recognized as one of Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for years 2019-2024.
The Cariota Cicillini Latz Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, has also been recognized in 2023 & 2024 as one of the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams**.
I look forward to extending my services to you and your family and together we can discuss investment strategies designed for your unique situation.
*2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com).
2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22 (Source: Forbes.com).
2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21 (Source: Forbes.com).
Kenneth Cariota, MBA
CA Insurance License Number: OK84755. Resident State NJ
• Managing Director - Investment Officer
• Fundamental Choice Portfolio Manager
2021 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2021; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20 (Source: Forbes.com). 2020 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded January 2020; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/18 - 6/30/19 (Source: Forbes.com).
• 2019 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/17 - 6/30/18 (Source: Forbes.com).
The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self- completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
**2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/22 - 3/31/23 (Source: Forbes.com).
2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22 (Source: Forbes.com).
The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self- completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor.
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