As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ^TM I strive to provide my clients and their families with confidence in knowing I can help guide and assist them in obtaining their financial objectives. I do this by providing comprehensive investment advice, creative solutions, and sensible investment strategies. Our planning process offers independent investment consulting services designed to help clients maximize wealth. Initial consultations are without charge or obligation.

I currently hold several securities registrations and insurance licenses on a State and Federal level as well as a NJ Real Estate License. In 1979, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science from West Chester University, West Chester, PA. I have completed my course of study and received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ^TM designation from the College of Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado.

I began my career in Financial Services with Prudential in 1979. In 1984, I began working with American Express Financial Advisors where I received extensive training and education in the financial planning process. In 1988, I opened my own independent financial planning practice. We are a managing field office of FSC Securities Corporation. We are also members of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards for CFP® professionals located in Washington, DC, a professional organization solely for financial planning professionals.

As a Personal Financial Planner and Financial Advisor, I give my clients and their families confidence in their investments.  I do this by providing comprehensive investment advice, creative solutions, and sensible investment strategies that help them reach their financial objectives. Our planning process offers independent, conflict-free investment consulting services designed to help clients maximize wealth. 

I currently hold several securities and insurance licenses on a State and Federal level.  In 1987 I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from West Chester University, West Chester, PA.  I also attended Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA, to further my education and pursue a second undergraduate degree in Accounting. Currently, I am enrolled in the College for Financial Planning and plan to sit for the CFP^(R) exam in the future.

I began my career in 1987 as a Junior Accountant with a small family owned vending corporation. In 1989, I started working for a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated as a Staff Accountant.  In 1994, I joined Tomorrow’s Financial Services (TFS), Inc., a full service financial planning firm located in Lincroft, NJ.  There, I received extensive training and education in the financial planning process.  I presently operate a branch office of FSC Securities Corporation, a registered broker dealer firm and member of FINRA/SIPC headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. FSC was established in 1958 and is part of the Advisor Group and one of the largest independent broker dealer networks nationally. 

Doug joined Kucharski Financial Services in 2014 and manages our satellite office in Marlton, New Jersey.  He started in the financial service industry in 1991 with John Hancock Insurance in Mt. Laurel, NJ.  This afforded him a strong background and understanding of Life, Health and Disability insurances.  In 1994 he joined FSC Securities as an Independent Advisor.  Doug attended Rowan College of South Jersey and Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ graduating with a degree in Business Administration focusing on Small Business Management.

Doug currently holds a Series 6, 7 and 63 certification and a Life and Health Insurance license. He presently operates a branch office of FSC Securities Corporation in Wenonah, NJ, a registered broker dealer firm and member of FINRA/SIPC headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.  FSC was established in 1958.

Doug has always been very civic minded as he was a Volunteer Firefighter for 12 years, and still maintains a New Jersey EMT certification.  He currently serves as the Board Chairman for the Washington Township Ambulance and Rescue Association in Turnersville, NJ.  He has been with them for over 37 years.  He enjoys spending time with his son, twin daughters and Donina, at the beach and cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.

Karen joined the KFS team in 2020 and has a B.S. in Finance from Lehigh University. She worked in NYC for 7 years as an auditor and commodities trading analyst for Chase Manhattan Bank.  During the 21 years that she stayed home to raise her children, she served on many PTO and booster club executive boards as Treasurer and Vice President.  She enjoys volunteering at St. Magdalen de Pazzi church with the Homebound Senior group, ChristLife program,  and on the fundraising and events committee. 

Justin began working for Kucharski Financial Services in June of 2021 as an intern. He is expected to graduate from The University of Delaware in 2022 with a degree in Finance and minoring in Economics. Justin is also a former collegiate athlete as he played for the Division 1 Lacrosse Team at Delaware during his freshman year. He has a variety of business and sales experience and consistently strives to learn and develop professionally. Justin will be focusing on expanding our social media outreach programs, special events and client relations.