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Dedicated Team of Financial Professionals

As your Personal Financial Planners & Client Relationship Team we will coordinate with our intellectual capital in each department tailoring the financial strategies that meet your needs.

John Mendes, CFP®, CASL®, LUTCF®

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Investment Adviser Representative

(732) 751-3055

(732) 837-3162

johnmendes@financialguide.com

John A. Mendes started his financial planning career in 1998 and is currently a Senior Partner with Creative Financial Group. John attended Monmouth University earning a Degree in Business along with a Minor in Psychology. John,...

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Sean Donlan

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional

(732) 751-3008

(732) 837-3162

sdonlan@financialguide.com

Sean Donlan CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Investment Adviser Representative Sean M. Donlan is a Senior Partner at Creative Financial Group and has been a financial planner since 1997....

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Erik Gaines

Financial Services Representative

732-919-6116

732-837-3162

erikgaines@financialguide.com

In a world crowded with new investments, changing tax laws, rapidly evolving insurance products and volatile economic cycles, more and more people are looking for the right financial partner to guide them. By consolidating all aspects...

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Douglas Berry

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Investment Adviser Representative

732-751-3026

douglasberry@financialguide.com

Doug joined Creative Financial Group upon graduating from The College of New Jersey in May of 2008. As the firm’s Director of Financial Planning, Doug works closely with our management team to develop and coordinate both our...

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Lauren Rullo

Executive Assistant

732-751-3056

732-837-3162

lrullo@financialguide.com

Lauren joined Creative Financial Group in December 2023. With over 25 years experience, Lauren has a strong background in office management, client service, marketing, and bookkeeping.   Lauren enjoys cooking, strength...

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Jennifer McKinnon

Executive Assistant

732-919-6118

732-751-0249

jennifermckinnon@financialguide.com

Jennifer graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgian Court University with a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision. She has a Teacher of The Handicapped certificate and taught special needs students for 6 years. Jennifer...

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