Partner
Chris started working in the financial industry as an intern in 2005 while he was a junior in college. He graduated magna cum laude from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, in May 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in management and a minor in information technology.
After graduation, Chris joined The Totland Group at RBC Wealth Management full time in various different support roles before becoming an integral leader and partner on the team.
In September 2025, The Totland Group joined forces with Robert Tendler & his team at LPL Financial to found Lighthouse Private Wealth to expand the depth of our wealth management team and offer a higher level of service to our high-net-worth clients.
Licensed & Certified Financial Expertise
Chris has passed the Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 exams and is licensed to provide insurance in New Jersey. During 2013, Chris also successfully completed financial planning coursework and passed the CFP® Certification Examination, earning the certification of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board covering the following areas: the financial planning process, risk management, investments, tax planning and management, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning. CFP® professionals also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and to uphold CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Rules of Conduct and Financial Planning Practice Standards.
Rooted in Community & Family
Chris currently resides in Holmdel, New Jersey, with his wife, Coleen, and their children, Kiera & Connor. He enjoys traveling with his family & playing golf & basketball in his free time.
Address
28 Leroy Place
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone
732-889-8600