Donald T. Brown, ChFC, ChSNC, CASL
Financial Planner, Special Needs Planner
Donald Brown has been in the financial services industry for more than 30 years. He has been recognized as an industry leader in both personal production and management. Educating individuals and families on how to properly plan for a dependent with special needs is a primary focus of Don’s practice. He regularly presents to local support groups and nonprofit organizations. Don also provides assistance to local businesses and is a board member of his local Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he runs employee workshops on topics including retirement planning to corporate clients. Don demonstrates a broad, long-standing commitment to local community and philanthropic service. He is an over 20-year volunteer with Camp Fatima of New Jersey, an all-volunteer one on one camp for developmentally challenged children. He annually acts as a camp activities staff member as well as serves on their finance committee. Don is a graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in Economics and Finance and holds his Series 6, 7, 63, and 24 securities licenses along with his life, annuity, accident and health licenses. He has earned the Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Special Needs Consultant, and Chartered Advisor for Senior Living designations.
Elizabeth Neumann, M.A.
Client Relationship Manager
Special Needs Funding Coach is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Neumann has joined the team! With a master’s degree in education as well as additional experience in applied behavior analysis, Elizabeth has dedicated her entire professional life to serving the special needs community. After twelve years with Autism New Jersey where she directed conferences, provided professional training, and offered family support, Elizabeth looks forward to this new avenue of service and development in her career. In her role as Client Relationship Manager, we are confident you will be as happy as we are to have Elizabeth as an addition to our team!
Elizabeth may be reached at 848.200.7155 or eneumann@nlgroupmail.com.
J. Jeffrey McAteer
Financial Advisor
Registered Representative,
Investment Adviser Representative, Equity Services, Inc.
As a United States Marine, Jeff served at Camp David under Presidents George H. W. Bush and William J. Clinton. Jeff combines his military service with more than 22 years of experience in the financial industry.
Along with his life and health licenses, Jeff has completed his FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 registrations. His commitment to excellence, expertise, and personal focus allows the Special Needs Funding Coach team to provide integrated and customized solutions for families and the professionals who serve them.
Jeff lives in Toms River with his spouse Janel and children, Julianna and Jack.
Jeffrey is life-licensed and offers insurance in the following states: DE, FL, MD, NJ, PA, and VA. Jeffrey McAteer is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc. and offers securities in DE, FL, MD, NJ, OH, PA, and VA.
Charles Melita
Financial Services Professional
Professional Specialties
• Asset protection strategies • Business succession strategies • Life insurance • Legacy planning • Disability income protection • Long-term care strategies • Health benefit solutions • Wealth benefit solutions • Estate and eldercare strategies • Executive benefits • Risk management programs • Tax reduction strategies • Retirement strategies
Professional Qualifications and Experiences
Maintains strong centers of influence with accountants, attorneys, financial representatives and various industry leaders
Member Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), an industry benchmark based on sales excellence among insurance professionals
Presidents Club Recipient, presented by National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT based on sales criteria
The Strategic Coach and the Entrepreneurs & Growth Course
Full-circle commitment of education and charitable giving are the centerpieces of my practice.
Memberships and Community Service
Eastern Monmouth County Area Chamber of Commerce, Past Board of Directors
Member Exit Planning Exchange
Member Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) Community Advisory Committee
HMH Community Chair, Community of Life Savers Program, bringing CPR/AED training and awareness to area high schools
Received American Heart Association's Humanitarian Award for Leadership in CPR/AED Training Awareness
Earned Life Force USA "Chain of Survival" Award for CPR Training
Received 2015 American Heart Association's NJ American Heart Saver Award
Recognized as NJ Biz "Healthcare Hero" 2015 Finalist for Education in CPR
Testified Before NJ Senate Advocating Mandatory CPR Training in NJ High Schools, leading to bill being signed into law
Charles Melita is insurance-licensed in the following states: PA, NJ, NY, MD.
James C. Muro, CLU, ChFC, CFP®, MSFS
Financial Advisor
Registered Representative,
Investment Adviser Representative, Equity Services, Inc.
James C. Muro is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional. He has 25 years of experience in the financial service industry. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in finance with St. John’s University and his Masters in Financial Services with The American College.
James works closely with individuals, families, business owners, executives, and medical professionals. His practice is advice-driven; he will analyze, design, and implement objective financial solutions that are specific to his client’s financial situation. His goal is to be your financial resource now and in years to come. James specializes in the following areas of financial planning: insurance strategies, investments strategies, retirement planning, business and estate planning strategies.
James resides in Monroe Township, NJ with his wife and two children. James enjoys volunteering his time and coaching youth sports for both of his children. He is a proud member of the New Jersey Association of Financial Advisors and The Financial Planning Association. James is an active member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals and has acted as a Board member in the past.
James Muro is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc. Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 675 Third Avenue, Suite 900, New York, NY 10017, Tel: 212-986-0400. Equity Services is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company (NLIC), Montpelier, VT, National Life Group® is a trade name of NLIC and its affiliates. Integrated Planning Group is independent of Equity Services, Inc. He is insurance-licensed in CA, CO, FL, MI, NC, NJ, NV, NY, PA, and RI and offers securities in CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, and PA.
Kevin J. Pent, ChSNC
Financial Advisor
Registered Representative,
Investment Adviser Representative, Equity Services, Inc.
With a focus on special needs planning, Kevin Pent brings more than 17 years of experience in the financial services industry working with clients and has become uniquely qualified as a Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC). He is the proud dad of Landon, age 9. Kevin is insurance-licensed in NJ and offers securities in NJ and PA.
Nico Riverso, CFP®
Financial Advisor, Financial Service Representative
Nico Riverso, CFP®, is a seasoned investment and retirement planning professional. After achieving a perfect score on his math SAT, it's only natural that Nico would have a successful career in numbers. As a certified financial planner, Nico is uniquely qualified to be our leading investment professional on the team.
Nico began his financial services career in 1993. He focused his energy on building his financial practice but continues to mentor junior associates. Over his 28-year financial services career, he has been the recipient of numerous industry awards such as: a four-time Management Leaders Conference qualifier, three-time Top 25 Agency Director, and a Platinum & Leaders Conference qualifier1.
Residing in East Hanover, Nico and his wife Jackie have three children: Jordan, Sebastian, and Alex. Alex has autism and currently attends the Epic School. Nico is an active board member of Team 94, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide continuing education opportunities for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Nico Riverso is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc. and offers securities in AZ, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, and VT.
1Awards and membership is based on sales criteria.
Michael Sabato, LUTCF
Registered Representative, Equity Services, Inc.
As a life insurance and employee benefits professional, Mike focuses on helping successful people and small businesses protect themselves, their family, and the assets they have worked so very hard to accumulate.
A native of Lyndhurst, NJ, Mike studied Business Marketing and Administration at St. Peter’s College. While in school Mike pitched for St. Peter’s College, a Division I baseball program.
Mike started his financial services career in 1994 with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company where he quickly became a leading producer. In November of 2015 Mike transitioned his practice for the sole purpose of offering his clients a more diverse approach to protecting their families, their retirement, executive benefits, an overall wellness. He is insurance-licensed in CA, FL, MI, NC, NJ, and NY and offers securities in NJ.
Over Mike’s 26 year career he has been the recipient of numerous industry awards: 24-time Conference qualifier, Chairman's Conference Qualifier. Most recently Mike became a Life Qualifying Member of Top of The Table, the Million Dollar Round Table’s most prestigious organization in the insurance and financial services industry.*
Mike is an active member of his community where he previously served as a board member for the Roseland Education Foundation. Mike previously served on the board for the Roseland Athletic Club. He has been coaching travel basketball for 15 years. In addition, he is heavily involved with Team 94, a non-profit organization focused on the continuing education for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Mike is a resident of Roseland, NJ with his wife Nicole and their three children, Alexandra, Michael John, and Alivia.
Specialties: Employee Benefit Strategies, Life Insurance, Executive Benefit Planning for Small Business Owners, Protection Planning for First Responders.
*Membership and awards are based on sales criteria