Biography

Douglas Chapman is the Co-Founder and Managing Member of Wealth Management Group, LLC.

With nearly 25 years of proven experience in helping individuals and families grow and maintain their wealth, Douglas Chapman co-founded Wealth Management Group, LLC, and has the role of Senior Partner. He is the lead person in the retirement and estate planning division of Wealth Management Group. Previously, he was with Langdon Ford Financial Group, which is now known as Allied Wealth Partners, a relationship he values greatly to this day.

With a specific focus on risk management, Douglas has helped a wide variety of clients with smart financial services, including: professional musicians, television actors, investment bankers, business owners, corporate executives, and retirees. In addition to this, he serves in an advisory and consultant capacity regarding risk management issues for hedge fund and private equity firms.

Douglas is a sought-out speaker for television and radio on various aspects of financial services. He has appeared on: CNBC Television regarding Estate Tax, and Retirement and Investment Strategies; Bloomberg Information Radio; Investors’ Business Daily; Smart Money Magazine; and Readers Digest Magazine. He also hosts a weekly radio talk show, Your Financial Future, which has been on the airwaves for 19 years and is on three stations weekly: WMTR 1250 AM on Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.; 1410 AM from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday; and WJRZ 100.1 FM on Sunday mornings from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Furthermore, Douglas is an endless advocate of continuing education and often makes presentations to attorneys and CPAs on various aspects of finance.

Awards of Excellence and acknowledgement from industry-leading financial service professionals are two things that Douglas is appreciative of; it’s an acknowledgement of his excellence and commitment to sound financial strategies. These achievements include:
• Since 1998, Douglas has been a member of the Court of the Table, part of the Million Dollar Round Table. This prestigious award places him in the top 2/3 of 1% of all financial services professionals in the world.
• Langdon Ford Financial Recognitions:
o Awards of Excellence in 1999 and then again in 2004—an unprecedented accomplishment.
o Top Producing Strategist in 1995. o Associate of the year in 1994.
o New Associate of the year in 1993.

Community and family are two things that are equally as important to Douglas as financial services. He is an active community and civic volunteer, who can regularly be found helping feed the needy, raising money for handicapped citizens, and even coaching PAL football. He and his wife, Michele, also volunteer for various animal rescue organizations in the community. One organization that Douglas is particularly proud to be associated with is CASA of Union County, a non-profit organization that advocates for children’s rights in the foster care system. He is currently serving as President of this organization. Douglas believes that with a genuine interest in your community, you can build stronger personal and professional relationships.

Doug Chapman is a Registered Representative and IAR of Securian Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. A securities dealer and registered investment advisor. Wealth Management Group is independently owned and operated. 1199 Raritan Road, Clark, New Jersey 07066. Tel: 732-340-1410.

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