Our Mission
At Guidance Wealth Advisors, our mission is to help affluent families, foundations, endowments, and companies invest with purpose. We help determine their unique financial goals and build a custom-tailored portfolio engineered to meet their needs.
Our Values
Independence.
Our first and only allegiance is to you. We don't answer to any other company or favor any particular asset class. We have and always will put our clients first.
Integrity.
When Guidance Wealth Advisors act as your investment adviser, we are considered fiduciaries. This means we are legally and ethically required to put your best interest before our own.
Stewardship.
We are a family-oriented business which means we're not just a resource for you—we're also here for your spouse, your children, and your grandchildren.
Resourcefulness.
We make it our business to learn everything we can about our industry and align ourselves with resources that make our clients lives’ easier. We strive to constantly improve ourselves with training, certifications, and innovative thinking.
Meet The Team

Nick Guida
Founder & CEO
Coming from humble beginnings, Nick experienced first-hand the challenges that coincide with growing up in that environment. From an early age, he promised himself that as an adult, he would provide his family a lifestyle where finances were not a constant obstacle. Little did he know that his career path would be helping others do the same.
Nick Guida, Founder & CEO
Coming from humble beginnings, Nick experienced first-hand the challenges that coincide with growing up in that environment. From an early age, he promised himself that as an adult, he would provide his family a lifestyle where finances were not a constant obstacle. Little did he know that his career path would be helping others do the same.
Nick learned the value of financial literacy when his father joined MetLife, which would eventually plant the seed to drive Nick’s career. After nine years at Met, Nick’s father struck out on his own as an independent advisor. Nick later joined him as a partner, and they created a family practice together in the Lehigh Valley for eleven years: A Better Way Financial. In June 2022, Nick decided that it was time to create a trusted family practice of his own located in Lebanon, New Jersey, called Guidance Wealth Advisors.
Nick takes pride in creating a welcoming environment to help affluent families, foundations, endowments, and charities gain access to strategies and resources that are tailor built for their particular circumstances. The way Nick envisions the relationship with the people he serves is that they’re the CEO, and he and his firm are the supportive CFO bringing well-vetted resources and advanced tax planning strategies to the table. Nick has been recognized for his industry knowledge by making material contributions to Fortune.com, Money.com, Forbes.com and Annuity123.
Family and genuine relationships are the foundation of Nick’s mission at Guidance Wealth Advisors. Nick is building an atmosphere where he wants to do business with those he wants to do life with. He believes that families with strong values make the backbone of a flourishing community, and he has begun to start his own family with his wife, Melat (who recently gave birth to their first child: Nyla) You’ll often find Nick and Melat involved with local charities such as the ASPCA, along with international efforts to help displaced civilians in Ethiopia. When Nick isn’t helping his clients protect and grow their wealth, he and Melat enjoy traveling, going to concerts, and hosting get-togethers with friends and family.

Dr. Melat Worku
Business Strategist
Dr. Melat Worku, Business Strategist
Dr. Melat Worku was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and moved to the United States to pursue her undergraduate education. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Manhattanville College and went on to acquire a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences as well as a Doctorate in Medicine from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
She has years of experience in private practice management and research. She brings a unique perspective to the organization with a focus on operational, functional, and repeatable practices that can achieve desired outcomes.
She is intentional about utilizing wealth creation strategies as a tool for helping people in need. She shares a passion with Nick for philanthropy and empowering vulnerable communities through fundraising and volunteerism.

Heather Crump
Client Services Specialist
Heather Crump, Client Services Specialist
Heather is our Client Services Specialist where she supports our client-related inquires such as new account openings, disclosure releases, account transfers, and all necessary documentation. She streamlines communication with various providers and focuses on delivering an outstanding client experience with the families we serve.
Heather lives with her husband Michael, daughter Mariah, and their two Boxers, Comet and Alice in Northampton County, PA. Her daughter is an equestrian with three horses: Gatsby, Rolls Royce, and Toby. In her free time, Heather spends time at the barn with Mariah watching her train and compete and she also enjoys time with her family and friends. Heather also loves to travel with her husband.

Jeanette Stamm
Executive Assistant
Jeanette Stamm, Executive Assistant
Jeanette is our executive assistant at Guidance Wealth Advisors. She is usually the first person to greet you on the phone or in person when you come into the office. She also handles scheduling, marketing, and vendor coordination for the firm.
Jeanette grew up right here in Hunterdon County. After attending Voorhees High School, she went on to play softball at Seton Hall University and graduated from the Stillman School of Business. As a wife, and mother of two boys, she loves to take her family on as many spontaneous outdoorsy adventures as possible! Jeanette is always striving to improve in both her personal and professional life and she is excited to serve the families partnering with Guidance Wealth Advisors.

Jeanette Stamm
Executive Assistant
Jeanette Stamm, Executive Assistant
Jeanette is our executive assistant at Guidance Wealth Advisors. She is usually the first person to greet you on the phone or in person when you come into the office. She also handles scheduling, marketing, and vendor coordination for the firm.
Jeanette grew up right here in Hunterdon County. After attending Voorhees High School, she went on to play softball at Seton Hall University and graduated from the Stillman School of Business. As a wife, and mother of two boys, she loves to take her family on as many spontaneous outdoorsy adventures as possible! Jeanette is always striving to improve in both her personal and professional life and she is excited to serve the families partnering with Guidance Wealth Advisors.

Michael Wall
Strategic Connection
Michael Wall, Strategic Connection
Michael is the owner of U.S. Private Wealth, LLC. He and his team assist Guidance Wealth Advisors with sub-advisory services.
Guidance Wealth Advisory clients have exclusive access to a trademarked process called “The Efficient Portfolio” through the strategic connection with U.S. Private Wealth which plays a significant role in helping families Protect, Grow and Reduce Taxes on their wealth.
Guidance Wealth Advisors chooses to utilize the services of U.S. Private Wealth as a sub-advisor for Guidance Wealth Advisors. Guidance Wealth Advisors and U.S. Private Wealth are not affiliated.

Dalton Helvey
Strategic Connection
Dalton Helvey, Strategic Connection
With a strong focus on research and strategy, he is committed to helping families protect, grow, and reduce taxes on their wealth. Dalton is passionate about providing education and believes that the first step in successfully managing your wealth is to fully understand what options are available. Having a background in the financial industry in Michigan, he is proud to now be serving the South Florida area and is excited to be a part of a team working to improve families’ financial situations.
Dalton received his B.B.A. in finance and accounting from the University of Michigan. He and his family are actively involved in the church community in South Florida. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and surfing local beaches. Dalton is a portfolio manager and Investment Advisor Representative for U.S. Private Wealth.

Wade Behlen
Managing Director of Retirement Plans
Wade Behlen, Managing Director of Retirement Plans
Wade joined Feltz WealthPLAN in 2007 to spearhead the company’s Group Retirement Plan Division. With over 28 years of business-to-business sales management experience, Wade brings a unique perspective to the division he directs. Wade enjoys building and strengthening relationships and assisting business owners in pursuing their corporate goals through the management of their retirement plans. Working with a variety of companies, he particularly finds fulfillment in the diversity of business owners’ visions and helping them realize their aspirations.Wade was named to the Financial Times ‘Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisors’ list in 2015, 2018, and 2019. Wade and WealthPLAN Partners (Feltz WealthPLAN) were the only Advisor and firm selected in the state of Nebraska. Series, 6, 63, 65, AIFA.

Chris Heerlein
Businesses Consultant
Chris Heerlein, Businesses Consultant
Chris Heerlein, a Texas native, is a partner at Reap Financial and founder of REAP Private Client Group (RPCG), a family practice that helps private business owners, top-level executives, and affluent individuals create, transition, preserve and grow their wealth over generations.
Chris helps Guidance Wealth Advisors with their business practices and back-office support systems.

Michael Wall
Strategic Connection
Michael Wall, Strategic Connection
Michael is the owner of U.S. Private Wealth, LLC. He and his team assist Guidance Wealth Advisors with sub-advisory services.
Guidance Wealth Advisory clients have exclusive access to a trademarked process called “The Efficient Portfolio” through the strategic connection with U.S. Private Wealth which plays a significant role in helping families Protect, Grow and Reduce Taxes on their wealth.
Guidance Wealth Advisors chooses to utilize the services of U.S. Private Wealth as a sub-advisor for Guidance Wealth Advisors. Guidance Wealth Advisors and U.S. Private Wealth are not affiliated.

Dalton Helvey
Strategic Connection
Dalton Helvey, Strategic Connection
With a strong focus on research and strategy, he is committed to helping families protect, grow, and reduce taxes on their wealth. Dalton is passionate about providing education and believes that the first step in successfully managing your wealth is to fully understand what options are available. Having a background in the financial industry in Michigan, he is proud to now be serving the South Florida area and is excited to be a part of a team working to improve families’ financial situations.
Dalton received his B.B.A. in finance and accounting from the University of Michigan. He and his family are actively involved in the church community in South Florida. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and surfing local beaches. Dalton is a portfolio manager and Investment Advisor Representative for U.S. Private Wealth.

Wade Behlen
Managing Director of Retirement Plans
Wade Behlen, Managing Director of Retirement Plans
Wade joined Feltz WealthPLAN in 2007 to spearhead the company’s Group Retirement Plan Division. With over 28 years of business-to-business sales management experience, Wade brings a unique perspective to the division he directs. Wade enjoys building and strengthening relationships and assisting business owners in pursuing their corporate goals through the management of their retirement plans. Working with a variety of companies, he particularly finds fulfillment in the diversity of business owners’ visions and helping them realize their aspirations.Wade was named to the Financial Times ‘Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisors’ list in 2015, 2018, and 2019. Wade and WealthPLAN Partners (Feltz WealthPLAN) were the only Advisor and firm selected in the state of Nebraska. Series, 6, 63, 65, AIFA.

Chris Heerlein
Businesses Consultant
Chris Heerlein, Businesses Consultant
Chris Heerlein, a Texas native, is a partner at Reap Financial and founder of REAP Private Client Group (RPCG), a family practice that helps private business owners, top-level executives, and affluent individuals create, transition, preserve and grow their wealth over generations.
Chris helps Guidance Wealth Advisors with their business practices and back-office support systems.
Services
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On-Market and
Off-Market Investments -
Healthcare and Long-Term
Care Planning - Legacy Planning
- Advanced Tax Planning
- Direct Real Estate
- Private Equity
- Correctly Designed Insurance
- Retirement Planning
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Retirement Benefits Plans
(401k, 403b, 457b)
Our Financial Planning Process
The Efficient Portfolio™
We believe that combining efficiency and quality resources equal the greatest asset of all: time. We take the time to look where others don’t, for opportunities to reduce your tax liability and amplify your legacy. Utilizing The Efficient Portfolio™, we will create a custom financial plan designed to help you reach a higher state of financial confidence and well-being.
Phase 1
Discovery.
Ensuring value on both sides of the relationship.
Education.
What you need to know
Phase 2
Creating a plan.
Custom-tailoring your own Financial Blueprint.
Transition.
Transferring the accounts
Phase 3
Implementation.
Deploy your personalized Blueprint
Delivery.
Finalization & Access
Moving forward, we’ll be proactive in managing your portfolio. We’ll be bringing well-vetted deals, strategies, and advice to the table that we feel you should know about. We will share with you our opinions, publications, and third-party pieces about relevant topics of interest via email, social media, video technology, and in person settings. You’ll also have an online portal where you can view your portfolio whenever you like. We’ll schedule ongoing progress meetings (virtual or in-person) that are mutually convenient. In between progress meetings, we’ll see you at client appreciation events we host throughout the year. Together, we’ll create a relationship that allows us to collaborate as needed.
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Do you want to generate cash flow from your investments? Are you concerned about being overly reliant on the stock market for growth? Download a free copy of our E-book to learn about some concepts that can help. Register here to receive The Book on Retirement, A Better Way to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars While Living the Lifestyle of Your Dreams!

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