At Menninger & Associates, our philosophy is based on the fundamentals of financial planning. Further, we strongly believe that education and knowledge are powerful. In the end, all decisions are ultimately made by our clients, so each client knows why they are making those decisions thanks to our extremely informative meetings. We would never expect nor accept that our clients invest their hard-earned assets on “blind faith,” so we use our team's vast knowledge and skills to lead clients in the direction that is best for them.
Meet Our Team
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Michael Menninger, CFP®
President, Financial Planner
michael.menninger@voyafa.com
Michael Menninger is an Investment Advisor Representative with Voya Financial Advisors who provides his clients with financial products and services, always with his client's individual needs foremost in his mind.
Michael helps his clients pursue their financial goals through a hardworking, common-sense and detail-oriented approach to financial planning. He provides personalized service, builds lasting relationships, and maintains a disciplined, long term outlook. He uses his experience and wide-ranging business and educational background as a basis for creating financial plans unique to each client's goals and aspirations. Mike focuses in various areas of financial planning including, but certainly not limited to: investment planning, retirement planning and estate planning strategies; all with an emphasis on providing tax-efficient strategies and solutions.
Mike attended both the United States Naval Academy and Long Island University where he studied engineering, chemistry, marine science, and mathematics. After graduating summa cum laude, Mike applied his talents to corporate financial planning and the management of environmental projects.
In 2000, Mike turned his focus toward financial planning for individuals and small businesses. In 2003, Mike made it his priority to earn the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification from the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to further expand his knowledge in the field of financial planning. In January of 2007, Mike became an investment advisor representative with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., enabling him to provide financial products and services to his clients while maintaining the one-on-one relationships that he has developed and nurtured over the years.
Since 2012, Mike has expanded his financial planning practice to include additional professionals. Subsequent to that, Mike established the new business entity called Menninger & Associates, which now includes a total of five employees, and is continuing to grow.
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If you had a million dollars to spend, what would be the first thing you would buy?
I would invest it in a vacation home and put the rest in the bank.
What’s the most likely place people could find you on a Saturday night?
At home working around my house.
If you had the ability to travel back in time, what’s something you would tell your 18-year-old self?
Life goes fast, never forget to stop and smell the roses.
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J. Michael Egan, ChFC®, MSFS®
Senior Financial Advisor
jMICHAEL.egan@VOYAFA.COM
Michael Egan entered the financial services industry in 1973. After attending the American College for Finances & Insurance in 1997, he achieved a Master of Sciences in Financial Services from the Institute of Business and Finances in 2006.
Michael started his own firm, JME Financial, LLC in April 1987, before merging with Menninger & Associates in 2019. In our firms search for a partner, it was important to us that we merge with a group who understands and shares the same values, ethics, and growth-oriented goals that we have always upheld. Menninger & Associates, Inc. fits seamlessly into the strategic philosophies of JME Financial.
Michael is also a veteran who served in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He served honorably and is a recipient of the Military Order of Purple Heart.
Michael holds the following designations and memberships:
- Master of Science in Financial Services, MSFS
- Chartered Financial Consultant – ChFC
- Chartered Life Underwriter – CLU
- Life Training Council Fellowship – LUTCF
- Member of the Society of Financial Professionals
- Member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants
- Member National Society Tax Professionals
- Member Institute of Business and Finance
Michael also holds security registrations in SERIES 6, 7, 24, 63, 65
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If you had a million dollars to spend, what would be the first thing you would buy?
I would buy a shore side beach house on the Jersey coast.
What’s the most likely place people could find you on a Saturday night?
Sharing the evening with my lovely wife, or hosting friends and family.
Which would you pick: Living on the beach or living near the mountains?
Living on the beach of course.
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Kyle Ryan, CFP®
Financial Planner
kyle.ryan@VOYAFA.COM
Kyle graduated in 2019 from Temple University’s Fox School of Business with a concentration in Financial Planning. Before joining Menninger & Associates full-time in April 2019, Kyle completed a part-time internship where he learned to love the detail-oriented approach to financial planning solutions.
His primary responsibilities revolve around assisting with the preparation of client meetings and research material, as well as tracking investments and other performance metrics.
Kyle has obtained his Series 7 & 66 securities registration as well as his Life, Accident & Health Insurance License in Pennsylvania. In December of 2020, Kyle earned the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.
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If you had a million dollars to spend, what would be the first thing you would buy?
I would invest the majority of it, but keep some for spending.
What’s the most likely place people could find you on a Saturday night?
Out with friends or hanging out at my place.
Which would you pick: Living on the beach or living near the mountains?
Living on the beach for sure.
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Leah Nester
Operations Manager
leah.selvoski@voyafa.com
Leah joined Menninger & Associates as the Operations Manager in early 2018., bringing over three years experience in the financial services industry. Leah's experience also includes over 20 years of Customer Service and Office Management to the firm. Leah's expertise in client services, as well as her technical knowledge and organizational skills, will be an asset to the firm in this time of growth.
As of December 2018, Leah became a Licensed Notary Public.
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If you had a million dollars to spend, what would be the first thing you would buy?
I would buy a brand new four door Jeep Wrangler with all the bells and whistles.
What’s the most likely place people could find you on a Saturday night?
On my couch watching Netflix with my dog.
Which would you pick: Living on the beach or living near the mountains?
Living on the beach!
If you had the ability to travel back in time, what’s something you would tell your 18-year-old self?
Take the 401k match any time it's offered.
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Ryan Keefe
Financial Consultant
ryan.keefe@voyafa.com
Ryan is a 2017 graduate of the University of Delaware Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. While pursuing his finance degree, Ryan interned for Northwestern Mutual gaining valuable first-hand experience networking and meeting with potential clients to discuss insurance and other planning strategies.
His primary responsibilities center around building financial plans for both clients and prospective clients, assisting clients in the use of our aggregation tool (E-Money), and other financial planning functions.
Ryan has obtained his Series 7 & 66 securities registration as well as his Life, Accident & Health Insurance License in Pennsylvania. He also has the ultimate goal of earning the prestigious Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification.
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If you had a million dollars to spend, what would be the first thing you would buy?
I would go on an extended vacation with friends.
What’s the most likely place people could find you on a Saturday night?
Most likely out in Philadelphia getting ready for an Eagles game the next day!
Which would you pick: Living on the beach or living near the mountains?
Living on the beach for sure.
If you had the ability to travel back in time, what’s something you would tell your 18-year-old self?
To not sweat the small stuff in life.
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Andy Corbett
Financial Consultant
andrew.corbett@voyafa.com
Andrew graduated from West Chester University in 2014 with a focus in Professional Studies and entered the financial services industry in 2015. Andy joined Menninger & Associates in April 2020 and his primary responsibilities include making new connections and building relationships while assisting current clients with their financial planning needs.
Andy has obtained his Series 65, Series 63, Series 6, and Life & Health Insurance license in Pennsylvania. He is happily married to his wife, Katie, and is a proud Dad to his son, Jude. Andy has the goal of obtaining his CFP certification in the near future.
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If you had a million dollars to spend, what would be the first thing you would buy?
The first thing I would buy is a new house for my family and I.
What’s the most likely place people could find you on a Saturday night?
At a local brewery or on the couch with my wife watching sports or mindless television.
Which would you pick: Living on the beach or living near the mountains?
Living near the mountains. I sun burn too easily to be close to the beach.
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Chris Gonzalez
Marketing Coordinator
c.gonzalez@VOYAFA.COM
Chris graduated magna cum laude from West Chester University's marketing program in 2009.
Chris joined Menninger & Associates in July of 2018. He brings over eight years of experience in brand management as well as customer and supplier relations. His experience in marketing and advertising will be important towards the growth of the company.
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If you had a million dollars to spend, what would be the first thing you would buy?
I would buy a brand new 60 foot fishing boat for deep sea fishing trips.
What’s the most likely place people could find you on a Saturday night?
At home with my wife hosting family or friends.
Which would you pick: Living on the beach or living near the mountains?
Living on the beach.
If you had the ability to travel back in time, what’s something you would tell your 18-year-old self?
Don't take a single day for granted, life happens too fast.
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Kasey Hawe
Financial Services Intern
Kasey is graduating from Temple University’s Fox School of Business with a concentration in Financial Planning in the spring of 2021.
Her primary responsibilities revolve around assisting junior staff with preparation of client meetings and research material, as well as tracking investments and other performance metrics.
Kasey plans to obtain her Series 7 & 66 securities registration as well as her Life, Accident & Health Insurance License in Pennsylvania. In the future, she plans on taking the test to acquire the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.
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If you had a million dollars to spend, what would be the first thing you would buy?
I would take my closest family & friends on a vacation and put some of it towards student loans.
What’s the most likely place people could find you on a Saturday night?
Hanging out with my friends & enjoying the weekend.
Which would you pick: Living on the beach or living near the mountains?
Definitely on the beach!
