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Michael Buttelman

President

561-433-6544
mbuttelman@gwnsecurities.com

Mr. Buttelman professional career spans more than 35 years in the financial service industry as a financial advisor.  He specializes in helping his clients plan and invest for retirement.

Since 1984, Michael has worked with employees of public education, their spouses and families.  He has helped clients understand the benefits of their state pension and how their pension integrates with other investments to create a plan for retirement.  In 1996 Buttelman & Associates partnered as the exclusive financial and retirement advisors for Gold Coast Federal Credit Union.

He has been a guest on the NBC affiliate Channel 5 News financial program entitled “Surviving the Squeeze” and a frequent guest on the television show “Focus on South Florida” where he discussed various financial and retirement topics. He has also presented for the Florida Public Pension Trustees Association (FPPTA) educational schools across cities in Florida.

When he isn’t working, Michael enjoys golfing, spending time at the beach with his wife Aida.  He has a daughter Aliett who graduated from Columbia University and launched her own business, and his son Mike who played college lacrosse at Franklin & Marshall College and working for a tech company. 

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Taylor Northrop

Manager, Financial Advisor of GWN Securities, Inc.

561-633-2990
TNorthrop@gwnsecurities.com

Taylor Northrop has provided financial education seminars and personal planning to Gold Coast Federal Credit Union members, teachers, public service employees and professionals since joining Buttelman Associates in 2006.

Taylor is an independent Investment Advisor Representative of GWN Securities, Inc. providing education regarding how to plan to make the most of Florida Retirement System pension options, retirement accounts, investments and insurance.  

Taylor lives in Jupiter, Florida and is married to Andrea Northrop.  They love to spend time at the beach and visit parks with their daughter Elizabeth and son Reilly.  Taylor was an All American Placekicker at Princeton University and currently volunteers as a high school and Princeton University kicking coach. 

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Patty Dent

Investment Representative

561-801-3702
pdent@gwnsecurities.com

Patty Dent’s career has spanned over thirty-five years in the financial industry.  Her experience provides clients with information and guidance that meets their retirement objectives.

Patty has always been active in her community either as a Board Member to an organization or helping out with an event. Currently she sits on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Early Learning Coalition as well as Chair the Finance and Nominating Committee.  She is a member of the Education Committee with the local Chamber of Commerce.  She serves as an Executive Committee member and Board of Directors for the Palm Beach County Sports Commission as well as Chair the Grant Committee.  In addition, she volunteers her time as the coordinator for her neighborhood food drive with Palm Beach County Food Project. 

Patty has lived in Palm Beach County for most of her life.  She and her husband have lived in Jupiter for the past thirty-five years where their now grown daughter attended the local public schools.

She believes her long-term commitments to education, finance and community service make her a valuable asset to her clients in the educational profession.

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Chris McBay

Financial Representative

561-385-8632
cmcbay@gwnsecurities.com

Chris McBay has been a licensed Financial Representative with Buttelman & Associates, LLC since August 2000. Prior to working with Buttelman & Associates, Chris worked for the Copeland Insurance Company which later became Travelers Insurance Company.

For 17 years, Chris has been assisting Gold Coast Federal Credit Union members and educators in the Palm Beach County School District with their retirement through FRS Pension management, D.R.O.P., Social Security options and supplemental investments (403b, IRA, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Care Insurance).

Chris grew up in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and graduated from Florida State University. He is married and a proud father of two young daughters.

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Ernie Camerino

Former HR Manager for Retirement and Leaves
Palm Beach County School District

561-433-6544
ecamerino@buttelmanandassociates.com

Ernie Camerino has joined Buttelman and Associates after a life-long career in education and administration. As a Florida Native, Mr. Camerino has served the Palm Beach County School District for over 35 years, 25 years as the Human Resources’ Manager for Retirement and Leaves. 
 
He graduated from Missouri Southern University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in both Elementary and Special Education grades K through 12. In addition, he also holds a Master’s Degree from Pittsburg State University in Kansas with an emphasis in curriculum writing. 
 
Ernie Camerino taught both Elementary Education and Special Education in Joplin, Missouri and Palm Beach County, Florida. In the late 1980’s he received his Administration Certification from Florida Atlantic University and transitioned his work from educator to District Administrator. 

In addition to Camerino’s passion for education, he also shares a love for the arts. In 1974, He was named South Plantation’s Vocalist of the year and received second place in a statewide student conducting competition. Currently, he sings with Third Row Center Singers, an a capella singing group that has performed at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ernie Camerino and his wife have five children and eight grand-children.

Mr. Ernie Camerino is not securities licensed. 


 

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