To kick off our “Meet the Team” series, we’re excited to give you a glimpse into the life of one of our managing partners & fiduciaries, Andy Aran. Andy has been instrumental in Regency’s growth since its inception, helping our clients find success through achieving their financial goals. In this Q&A, we’ll dive into both Andy’s professional journey and some fun facts about his life outside of work. Let’s take a look into the life of one of the people who’ve made such a significant impact on Regency and beyond.
Q: How long have you been with Regency?
A: I’ve been alongside Mark Reitsma since December 2008. Later, we joined forces with Tim Parker to bring Regency Wealth Management to life as we know it today.
Q: What’s the best part about working at Regency to you?
A: Regency has provided me with the opportunity to collaborate with a great team of employees, as we help our clients meet their financial goals & find success.
Q: What’s something valuable that you learned in your career?
A: One valuable lesson I’ve learned is that to be the best, you must bring a strong work ethic while always being willing to learn from others. Never stop learning.
Q: What’s your family look like? Are you married/do you have kids?
A: Yes! I am married to my wife, Cindy, and we have three children: Ashley, Andrew, and Katie. Our family has been growing a lot recently! Ashley and her husband Bret just had their son, Benton. Plus, Andrew got married to his wife, Olivia, earlier this summer in Italy.
Q: Describe your perfect day.
A: I’ll break that down into a few categories… My perfect personal day would be spent skiing, hiking, or swimming with family. I’d also love to be playing golf with my close friends or family. Professionally, the perfect day involves meeting with clients and knowing that we are helping them achieve their life goals. In terms of ministry, my perfect day would involve serving others or helping a non-profit raise the necessary funding.
Q: What’s your favorite food?
Definitely, Italian cuisine! I really enjoy eating it!
Q: Where’s your favorite place that you’ve been?
A: My favorite place that we’ve been is the Mediterranean. We were just there for Andrew’s wedding and it was stunning!
Q: Have you checked something off your bucket list? If so, what?
A: I don’t have a formal bucket list, but I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to travel extensively.
Q: What are three facts about you that people might not know about you?
A: 1) I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. 2) I’m an avid golfer, skier, and swimmer. 3) I’ve committed to living a generous life.
Q: If you could choose one band/musician to listen to for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: If I had to choose just one musician to listen to for the rest of my life, it would have to be Billy Joel. He’s a classic!
Q: What’s one non-work-related accomplishment you’re proud of?
A: I’ve won my country club’s golf invitational twice!
Regency Wealth Management wouldn’t be the same without Andy’s leadership. If you see Andy around, be sure to say hello – and maybe ask him about his favorite Billy Joel song!
Stay tuned for more “Meet the Team” posts as we continue to highlight the amazing people who make Regency Wealth Management a success!
Regency Wealth Management is a SEC Registered Investment Advisor managing over $500 million for families and small institutional investors. Regency was founded in 2004, is headquartered in New Jersey, and serves clients across the country.