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We Stay Focused on Market Trends, so You Don't Have To

What We Bring to the Table

What We Bring to the Table

We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether you are investing to build wealth, protect your family, or preserve your assets, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and long-term goals.


Manage Your Money with Confidence

Manage Your Money with Confidence

Our first priority is helping you take care of yourself and your family. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.


What We Offer

We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. 

Investments Management

Retirement
Management

Social Security Planning

...And
More!

Our Experts

Client Centered

Client Centered

Our business is built on a foundation of thoughtful client relationships.  For each client, our team develops a unique strategy that employs investment vehicles and risk management tools designed to help our clients pursue and preserve their most important goals.

Douglas Phillips

Partner / Financial Advisor

732-750-2950 ext. 223

douglas.phillips@ceterainvestors.com

Douglas graduated from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, with a degree in Finance in 2006.  With over 15 years of financial planning expertise, Doug understands the nuances of the various planning...

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Douglas Lake

Partner / Investment Advisor

212-563-2600 ext. 238

douglas.lake@ceterainvestors.com

Douglas ran track and field at the University of Buffalo and graduated with a BA in Political Science in 1974. Doug worked for Madison Square Garden Corporation for over a decade before he transitioned his career to financial...

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Ava Freeman

Sales Assistant

732-750-2950 ext. 202

ava.freeman@ceterais.com

Ava, originally from Woodbridge, NJ, now resides in Rahway, NJ.  Ave worked for First Investors and subsequently Foresters Financial for over 15 years.   She has had many roles, working as a customer service representative...

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