Focus

Frank’s mission is to help his clients attain their financial goals and prepare them for life’s transitions, challenges, and opportunities. He does this using his considerable experience and education in accounting and financial services. 

Background & experience

Frank has over 37 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Before joining Wheat First Securities (a predecessor firm to Wells Fargo Advisors) in 1986, Frank worked at Shearson, Dean Witter & Bache & Co.

As a principal of Meridian Wealth Management Group, Frank is committed to using a planning process that employs clarity, confidence and organization to building trusting life-long relationships with retired individuals, business executives and business owners and foundations.

Licensure & education

Frank has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor^SM certification by meeting professional standards and passing a comprehensive examination from the College for Financial Planning.

Series 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 63, 65 Securities Registrations

Life and Health Insurance Licensed

B.A., Economics, Marietta College

Frank has been recognized as a Platinum Council each year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network 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 structures.

CA Insurance Lic. #4021469. Resident State PA.

Focus

Damon Derstine brings over 23 years of experience and expertise to his role as a Managing Partner at Meridian Wealth Management Group. A disciplined financial steward, Damon pairs his extensive industry expertise with a genuine sense of empathy for those he serves. He believes connecting with his clients on a personal level is the best way to craft plans that fulfill their needs and achieve their goals in all stages of their lives. Damon’s service model is hallmarked by a true appreciation for those who entrust him with their financial futures.

Background & Experience

After building a supportive, consultative approach over two decades at larger wirehouses, Damon helped pioneer Meridian Wealth Management Group to build a team that always takes the needs, wants, goals, and timetables of those they serve into account. His experience throughout major shifts in the markets enables him to better help clients structure balanced portfolios that address specific financial goals. Having demonstrated a deep understanding of the concepts, methods, and strategies for both pre-retirement and retirement income planning, Damon earned the Retirement Income Certified Professional® designation to enhance his toolbelt when helping clients retire successfully.

Away from the Office

A lifelong resident, Damon has Bucks County in his blood. He and his beloved wife Emma were thrilled to raise their children Ella and Ethan there together. One of Damon’s true joys in life is seeing his children happy and succeeding. He makes it a point to give back to his community in a myriad of ways, including being a charter - and current - member of the Central Bucks Rotary Club, chairing the annual Ride for the Heroes, and as a current member and past President of Bucks Business Professionals. When he does get some time to himself, Damon enjoys the finer things in life – days on the links, first-rate bottles of wine, and fast sports cars.

CA Insurance: 0M42384. Resident State: PA

Focus

Toni strives to ensure that the clients’ administrative and operational needs are handled accurately and in a timely fashion. She handles the day-to-day administration of accounts, opening new accounts, updating exiting account information, managing account transfers and answering questions regarding statements.

Background and experience

Having started her financial career in 1978, and the holder of Series 7, 8, 9, 10 and 63 securities registrations.

Respected by clients and her peers for her exceptional problem-solving skills, Toni was operations manager at our Conshohocken and Newtown offices before joining Frank Furgiuele, Managing Partner in 2004.

Away from the office

Since 2001, Toni has been a co-founder and board member of the Louis T Savino III Foundation, a non-profit organization working to increase awareness and help prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes. 

Widowed since 2005, Toni has a married son and two granddaughters; and in her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking and traveling.

Focus

With over 27 years of financial services experience, Kenneth ensures that each client’s administrative, trading, and operational needs are handled accurately and quickly. He also handles the day-to-day administration of accounts including opening new accounts, updating existing account information, managing account transfers, and answering questions regarding any client related items. Clients appreciate his dedication and commitment to making sure that their service needs are met and exceeded.

Background & experience

Kenneth graduated from Penn State University with his degree in Finance.

He began his career at Norwest Financial in their branch manager in trainee program followed by 16 years at Shearson Lehman, Smith Barney and then nine years at Morgan Stanley.

Kenneth joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2017 and holds his Series 7, 63 and 65 securities registrations. He also earned his insurance license for variable annuities, life insurance and accident and health.

Away From the office

Kenneth is an active member of the United Methodist Church in Hulmeville. Having played competitive soccer in high school and college, he is an avid sports fan and appreciates all sports including soccer, baseball, football, and auto racing to name a few. He also has a passion for extreme sports including sky diving and participating in the stock car racing experience at the Pocono Raceway. He loves the history of this great country and in general, as well as all forms of art including plays, musicals, concerts, etc. Kenneth is single and lives in Newtown, PA.


CA Insurance License 0M82873. Resident State PA.

Focus

With over seven years of financial services experience, Emma plays an important role by focusing on the development of the team. Through the implementation of procedures and systems, Emma is able to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency thus providing a professional level of service to all clients.

Background and experience

Graduated from Cricklade College, Hampshire England with a degree in Business and Finance.

Worked at Merrill Lynch as a Client Associate for three years assisting two Financial Advisors with their business development, marketing and customer relations.

Prior to Merrill Lynch Emma worked as a Long-Term Care Specialist in Personal Health Services and at Miracolo as a Manager of a team that oversaw the day-to-day running of the business. 

Away from the office

Married to Damon Derstine for 23 years and have two children Ella and Ethan and lives in Buckingham, PA.  She enjoys Pilates, gardening, decorating/design and travelling with her family and spending as much time in England with her family.

As Client Relationship Specialist, Rose serves as a trusted resource for clients, delivering personalized service and ensuring every interaction is handled with care and professionalism. She supports the practice’s client service operations, coordinates account administration, assists with onboarding and maintenance requests, and works closely with advisors to provide timely, responsive support. Rose is committed to building lasting relationships and helping ensure every client experience reflects Meridian Wealth Management Group’s dedication to exceptional service.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

With more than 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, Rose brings extensive client service expertise and a passion for creating meaningful client relationships. Throughout her career, she has earned a reputation for professionalism, responsiveness, and delivering an exceptional client experience. Prior to joining Meridian Wealth Management Group, Rose held positions with PNC Investments, Wachovia/Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley, where she developed a strong operational foundation and a client-first approach to service. Her dedication, operational excellence, attention to detail, and commitment to helping clients make her a valued member of the Meridian team.

AWAY FROM THE OFFICE

Rose is the proud mother of two daughters, Christina and Jennifer, and a loving Nana to seven energetic grandchildren, all under the age of eight. Family is at the center of her life, and she treasures every opportunity to spend time making memories with them. When she’s not with her grandchildren, Rose enjoys cooking, entertaining family and friends, relaxing during sunset happy hours in Avalon, New Jersey, and spending time with her two pets – Seamus, her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and Flynn, her playful orange tabby cat.