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Episode 247: Culture, Continuity, and the Gift of Time

Jennie Devlin of Cantella and Brett Buonadonna and Gary DeVicci of Integrity Wealth Group

“Integrity Wealth Group — that was not done by accident. It’s something we live day in and day out.” – Brett Buonadonna
“Make sure you’re not an empty suit… or just don’t get involved unless you’re really going to look to help.” – Gary DeVicci
“We’re trying to drill down and work with each of our advisors and find out, okay, what are you trying to do? What do you want to accomplish?” – Jennie Devlin

In this episode of Cambridge Stronger, Jennie Devlin of Cantella joins Brett Buonadonna and Gary DeVicci of Integrity Wealth Group to explore culture, succession planning, and the evolving role of technology in financial services. Jennie shares how Cantella maintains its 70-year culture while leveraging Cambridge’s scale to deliver high-touch advisor support and proactive succession solutions. Brett and Gary reflect on their holistic, team-based planning approach, the integrity-driven values that fuel their referral-based growth, and the importance of formal continuity planning to protect clients and families. The conversation also highlights how AI and technology create efficiency – freeing advisors to focus on empathy, trust, and long-term relationships.

Episode 247: Culture, Continuity, and the Gift of Time offers insight into:

  • Building a values-driven, team-based advisory practice
  • Proactive succession planning and flexible continuity agreements
  • Leveraging AI to enhance efficiency while keeping clients at the center

About Gary DeVicci

For more than 30 years, Gary has advised successful business owners and professionals in financial, estate, and business planning, creating tailored strategies to reduce taxes and strengthen overall wealth management. He holds a Master of Science in Financial Services along with the CFP®, ChFC®, and AEP® designations, and is a respected author, educator, and national speaker who designs customized estate and succession plans for clients and advisors across the country. A past president of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the American Heart Association, and the Brady Kohn Foundation, he remains active in professional organizations in Southern New Jersey and lives in Voorhees with his wife, Chris.

https://www.integritywg.com/

Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Integrity Wealth Group, LLC, and Cambridge are not affiliated.

 

About Brett Buonadonna

As an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Brett has been a trusted advisor to countless individuals and businesses, guiding them through the complexities of their financial and estate planning needs. For more than twenty years, he has prided himself on strong and lasting client relationships based on trust and integrity.

https://www.integritywg.com/

Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Integrity Wealth Group, LLC, and Cambridge are not affiliated.

 

About Jennie Devlin

Jennie has guided Cantella’s strategic direction for more than 20 years, expanding its offerings to financial advisors, broker-dealers, and RIAs while preserving its identity as a female-led, employee-owned firm. After joining in 2000 as assistant to the president, she worked across recruiting, compliance, operations, advisory services, and relationship management before purchasing the firm with partners in 2014, collaborating along the way with clearing firms such as Fidelity Investments, Pershing LLC, Raymond James, and Bear Stearns to enhance advisor solutions. Now an enterprise leader for Cambridge Investment Research, she remains focused on driving advisor success through operational efficiency, technology, and growth; she is a graduate of Boston College and holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 licenses.

https://www.cantella.com/

Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge markets securities and advisory services through Cantella. Cantella is owned and operated by Cambridge and its affiliates.


The opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not represent the opinions or views of the interviewer and/or Cambridge.