Ascend Beyond Wealth
relationship built for life.
For the families, executives, and business owners we serve, wealth represents confidence: confidence that your plan reflects what matters most to you, and that someone is minding the details so you do not have to. We build that plan first, then align your investments, tax strategy, and legacy around it. With decades of combined experience and the full resources of OnePoint BFG behind us, we become your single point of contact for the decisions that shape your family's financial life, from a liquidity event or business transition to the wealth you intend to pass on.
John is a graduate of Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology and Classical Studies. Upon graduation in 1990, he entered the financial industry. While his initial focus was on the risk management side of financial planning, in 2004 he transitioned his business to incorporate a comprehensive planning approach that integrates both risk and wealth management strategies to help his clients pursue their personal goals.
John lives in Atlanta with his wife, Nancy. They have three children, Meg, Jack and Luke. John is passionate about spending time with his family and helping his children grow into distinguished young adults. They love to travel together and create lasting memories.
John is an active member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church and loves participating in various outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. John is also an avid sports fan and enjoys cheering on the Duke Blue Devils and Atlanta Falcons. John is also a member of the Atlanta Homosassa Fishing Club.
John is a current Board Member of The Schenck School, which is a school that specializes in remediating students with dyslexia using the Orton-Gillingham teaching system. This method of learning allows students to reenter mainstream schools within a 1-4 year period of time.
In addition, John gives back to his alma mater, Duke University, by interviewing prospective students in the metro Atlanta area who have applied for admission to Duke.
Over the course of his financial career John has earned the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designations.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, planning is at the center of everything Joe does. He is deeply committed to understanding each client’s unique goals, values, and circumstances. By gaining a comprehensive perspective, Joe develops a personalized financial Roadmap designed to support what matters most to you.
Joe recognizes that financial decisions can often feel overwhelming. His goal is to bring clarity and confidence to the process by guiding clients through thoughtful, informed decisions that align with their long-term objectives. Because each Roadmap is tailored to the individual, it remains flexible and can evolve as life circumstances and priorities change.
Joe firmly believes that when individuals understand both their current financial position and their long-term trajectory, they gain the confidence to move forward—and the freedom to focus on enjoying life’s meaningful moments.
Joe is married to Carolyn, and together they have three children: Belle, George, and Mary Claire. They are actively involved in several charitable and civic organizations, including Create Your Dreams, Ron Clark Academy, the Duke Foundation, The Westminster Schools, and Whitefield Academy.
As a family, they enjoy spending time together at the beach, at Lake Burton, or anywhere near the water. Traveling to new destinations is also a favorite pastime. In his free time, Joe enjoys strength training, running, fishing, and supporting his children as they pursue their passions in performing arts, basketball, and lacrosse.
Favorite Investing Quote
“You get recessions, you get stock market declines. If you don’t understand that’s going to happen, then you are not ready, you will not do well in the markets.”
— Peter Lynch
Favorite Life Quote
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
— Helen Keller
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Gwen has been with the team since 2008 and is our go-to person for any assistance you might need for your investment accounts. She is a warm, calm and caring person who is willing to go above and beyond to help our clients feel comfortable and confident that their investments are in good hands.
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Louise Monti joined the team in 2003. Louise is a native Atlantan and holds a Bachelor´s degree from the University of Georgia.
Louise and her family live in Snellville where she is very involved at her church, St. John Neumann as well as her children’s activities.
Andy is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner, Chief Executive Officer, and a Wealth Management Advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) with 40 years of experience dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial planning goals. Andy has an abundance of experience working with physicians and business owners, helping them build their wealth and develop a financial plan that helps maximize their life’s work, retire comfortably, and pass along their wealth to the next generation in an efficient manner.
Throughout his career, Andy has received numerous financial awards and has been featured in various prestigious financial publications, including Kiplinger. He has been recognized as a Top 100 Independent Advisor (2020-2023) and Top 1,200 Advisor by Barron's (2018-2024), a Top 250 Wealth Advisor (2018, 2020) and Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes (2018-2024), and a Top 400 Financial Advisor by Financial Times (2018-2020). In addition, he was honored as an Executive of the Year in 2019 by NJBIZ and was a finalist for the Lifetime Achievement Award by Invest in Others for his work with NJ SEEDS, where he served as an active member and trustee for over 20 years.
Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing from Rowan University. He is actively involved in the community through various charitable organizations, including Nourish NJ, the Navy Seal Foundation, the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, and JSDD, among others. In his spare time, Andy enjoys playing golf, reading, and spending time with his family at the beach.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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In his role as Chief Investment Officer, Peter leads the team that is responsible for the development, management and oversight of OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners’ investment management program, managing the investment committee, and setting the firm’s overall investment philosophy, global investment outlook and asset allocation decisions. Peter also is the portfolio manager of the OnePoint BFG Global Macro Multi-Asset Strategy and the OnePoint BFG Target Income Portfolio Strategy.
Prior to joining OnePoint BFG, Boockvar was a managing director and the Chief Market Analyst for the Lindsey Group - “ a macro economic and market research firm founded by former Federal Reserve Governor Larry Lindsey. In this role, Boockvar was responsible for global economic & market research at the firm.
Before his time with the Lindsey Group, Peter worked as a macro analyst and portfolio manager for Omega advisors and had previously been a partner at Miller Tabak & Company where he was an equity strategist and portfolio manager.
Peter’s market insights are frequently sought out by industry leaders and for the last 10 years has been a regular guest host and contributor on CNBC programs. He is also regularly quoted in articles for Forbes, Barrons, Bloomberg, CNN Money and a number of other news outlets. Peter graduated magna cum laude with a BBA in Finance from The George Washington University.
Steve has been with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners for over 20 years. He is the Chairman of our Investment Committee and a member of our Executive Committee. Steve also chairs the subcommittees for our UMA program, Alternative Investments, & Structured Products. He is a member of the subcommittees for OnePoint BFG’s Model Portfolios and for Group Retirement Plans. His primary responsibility is to serve as co-captain of our Think Tank, where investment portfolios are analyzed and proposals are written. Steve often joins our advisors on Zoom calls with clients to explain investment topics in detail.
Prior to joining OnePoint BFG in 2002, Steve worked for the mutual fund family Alliance Bernstein and the insurance company Northwestern Mutual. He graduated from West Chester University with a B.S. in Economics and a B.S. in Finance.
He married his high school sweetheart, Mary, in 2003. They now have three great kids. Steve loves to run, bike, & ski.
Joseph has served as the Director of Financial Planning for the firm since 2000. He leads a team of analysts who are responsible for creating financial plans for clients including retirement and estate tax proposals, investment portfolio analysis, education projections, and life insurance proposals. Joseph conducts extensive research on investment and insurance vehicles, estate planning concepts and market trends, and manages clients’ investment accounts by performing quarterly reviews, proposals and tax management.
Prior to joining the firm, Joseph spent four years with The Prudential Insurance Company as a consultant assisting top-producing agents in case development, utilizing advanced marketing concepts such as deferred compensation, split-dollar and executive bonus plans, and analyzing needs and identifying opportunities to offer competitive, creative case planning for proposed clients. Joseph also worked for New York Life Insurance Company as a planner and mentor working with field force in developing financial plans for clients.
Joseph earned a BA in Accounting from Widener University and an MBA in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Ken has served as a research and investment analyst since joining the firm in 2012. He is responsible for the preparation and drafting of investment proposals and reviews retirement income plans and trades. He is a graduate of Caldwell University with a degree in mathematics.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Marlene has a multifaceted role as part of the HR department, providing emotional support to employees through one-on-one interactions, facilitating team-building activities, and enhancing communication and trust across the firm. For the last 7 years she has been responsible for shaping and maintaining the firm's culture, ensuring a positive and productive work environment for everyone.
Marlene offers coaching services to OnePoint BFG’s clients as well, helping them navigate through various life circumstances. She is a dedicated coach with close to a decade of experience empowering individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals.
In 2016, Marlene received her coaching certification from The Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). She has been a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) since 2017.
In her free time, Marlene enjoys working out, being outdoors, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Your investments are managed in service of your plan. We build and oversee portfolios aligned to your goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk, with disciplined review as markets and your life evolve. The aim is durable long-term growth and the preservation of what you have built.
For many of our clients, the most important question is what their wealth will mean for the next generation. We help you plan the orderly, tax-aware transfer of assets and coordinate with your estate attorney so your intentions are documented and honored.
Protecting wealth carries the same weight as growing it. We review the risks that could disrupt your plan and help you put appropriate protection strategies in place, so a single event does not undo years of progress.
We exist to help the families, executives, and business owners we serve move through life's financial decisions with clarity and confidence. That means knowing you well enough to give advice that fits your life, and being present for the moments that matter most.
We are committed to:
Our measure of success is simple: that you feel understood, well advised, and confident in the plan we have built together.
When you work with us, you have a dedicated team that knows your situation, supported by the depth of a national wealth management firm. That combination shapes everything about the experience you can expect.
Personal attention, by design. You work directly with advisors who know your name, your family, and your goals. The relationship is built on access and continuity, so the people guiding your most important decisions are the same people who answer when you call.
Advice that answers to you. As part of a fiduciary, independent firm, our guidance is built around your interests. We are not steered toward proprietary products, which gives us the freedom to recommend what we believe fits your plan.
The resources of a larger firm. Behind our team sits OnePoint BFG's investment research, financial planning, and specialist resources. You get the intimacy of a focused team with access to capabilities and sophisticated strategies more often associated with much larger institutions.
Coordination across your financial life. We work alongside your CPA, attorney, and other professionals so the moving parts of your wealth stay aligned. One point of contact, one coherent plan, fewer things falling through the cracks.
Every recommendation we make traces back to your plan and your goals. Before we discuss any investment or strategy, we take the time to understand your full financial picture and what you want your wealth to accomplish.