Bristol Private Wealth Management of Raymond James

About Us

Throughout his 39-year career as a financial professional, Rick Fontana has realized immense satisfaction in facilitating the financial independence of his clients by focusing on their unique needs and specific goals. He takes great pride in the fact that he is instrumental toward attaining success in those goals.

Rick maintains a strong background in investment selection, particularly fixed-income investments, asset allocation strategies and value-oriented stock selection, and wants his clients invested appropriately for their risk tolerance. He believes it is vital they have realistic expectations for returns. His expertise, while inclusive of investments, extends to those financial matters and events that impact the lives of his clients. His objective is to deliver a well-designed, superior long-term financial planning experience while managing it from inception to beyond its implementation.

Rick was born in Newark and grew up in the Nutley-Montclair area of northern New Jersey. He lives in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and Punta Gorda, Florida, with his wife, Karen. They have two children, Zachary and Kenneth. In his free time, Rick enjoys sailing, playing guitar and performing in benefit concerts for charitable organizations.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.