Brett Hina, CRPS®, CIMA®, CPWA®

Helping Individuals, Families and Business Owners Build and Protect Their Legacy

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Cornerstone Private Wealth Brett Hina, CRPS®, CIMA®, CPWA®
Northfield, NJ

Serving Clients Nationwide

Helping Individuals, Families and Business Owners Build and Protect Their Legacy

Areas of Focus

  • Business Owners
  • Education Funding
  • Employee Benefits
  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Life Planning
  • Insurance
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Taxes

About Brett Hina, CRPS®, CIMA®, CPWA®

Brett Hina is a nationally recognized investment professional with over 30 years of experience, dedicated to helping clients achieve financial security and overall well-being.

As Managing Partner and Private Wealth Advisor at Cornerstone Private Wealth (CPW), Brett leads a premier advisory team specializing in customized financial planning, portfolio management, and strategic wealth solutions. His clients include professionals, business owners, retirees, and high-net-worth families who trust him to guide them through complex financial landscapes with clarity and confidence.

Brett is passionate about financial education and empowering his clients to make informed decisions. He hosts monthly webinars where he provides market insights, economic updates, and actionable financial strategies. He is also the creator and host of a new financial podcast, offering expert guidance on wealth management, investing, and long-term financial success. These platforms, along with his personalized approach, allow Brett to deliver exceptional value beyond traditional advising.

His commitment to excellence has earned him national recognition. He has been named a Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor (2019-2025) and was featured on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list 2024 and 2025. Additionally, Brett spent over a decade providing investment and stock market commentary on KYW News Radio in Philadelphia and has contributed articles to financial journals and newspapers in the Philadelphia area.

Brett’s academic credentials reflect his deep expertise in finance and economics. He holds a bachelor’s in business administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a Master’s in Liberal Arts from Penn, an MBA from the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Saint Joseph’s University. His professional certifications include:

▪️ Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) – The Wharton School

▪️ Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) – Yale University

▪️ Certified Retirement Plan Specialist® (CRPS®) – College of Financial Planning

Prior to founding Cornerstone Private Wealth, Brett Spend 20 years at UBS Financial Service as Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager and Financial Advisor, where he also held multiple leadership roles. Before that, he worked at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley in similar positions, building a strong foundation in wealth management and financial planning. Brett is a member of the Investment and Wealth Institute.

Beyond his work at CPW, Brett is committed to shaping the next generation of financial professionals. He is an adjunct professor at Stockton University, an active Penn Alumni Ambassador, and a board member of Starting Point, a nonprofit supporting mental health and addiction recovery.

A firm believer in holistic well-being, Brett integrates financial success with personal fulfillment. He is an avid marathon runner, embodying the discipline and endurance he brings to wealth management. He and his wife, Melissa, split their time between Haddonfield, NJ and Ocean City, NJ, and enjoy spending time with their six adult children and three grandchildren.

**CPW is supported by Concurrent, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing RIAs.

As a fiduciary RIA, we act in our clients’ best interests. Through Concurrent, we remain independent but benefit from robust resources and trusted custodians—Goldman Sachs, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

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Professional Designations

  • Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)
  • Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA)
  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS)

Affiliations

  • Investments & Wealth Institute

Primary Location

1555 Zion Road Suite 202, Northfield, NJ 08225

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Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Fee Based

What to expect in the first meeting

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About Cornerstone Private Wealth

Cornerstone Private Wealth (CPW) is an independent financial firm partnering with individuals, families, retirees, and business owners to build financial security and achieve their goals. With our highly credentialed team, we offer personalized financial planning, investment management, and retirement strategies, empowering you to build wealth and live a fulfilling life.

Achieving Your Financial Vision

True wealth goes beyond the numbers, encompassing your personal goals, well-being, and long-term vision. At CPW, we achieve this through a unique blend of personalized education, proactive partnership, and deep expertise.

✔️ Personalized Education

We empower you with clear, understandable financial knowledge, demystifying complex topics through webinars, consultations, and ongoing learning opportunities.

✔️ Proactive Partnership

We provide high-touch service with regular check-ins and personalized communication, ensuring your financial strategy adapts to your evolving needs.

✔️ Experience and Expertise

Our team of seasoned, credentialed professionals brings diverse perspectives and specialized knowledge to provide comprehensive and innovative financial solutions.

✔️ Advice for Every Stage of Life

We offer holistic guidance that extends beyond investments, addressing family finances, education planning, life transitions, and more.

Your Trusted Partners in Building a Secure Financial Future

CPW is your dedicated partner in building a secure and fulfilling future. As an independent firm, we're free to offer unbiased advice, always putting your best interests first. We believe in transparency, fostering long-term relationships built on trust, purpose, balance, and the legacy you want to create.

Education

Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor’s in Business Administration | Penn, Master’s in Liberal Arts |Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family
  • Running
  • Volunteering

Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Business Owners
  • Corporate Executives
  • Dual Income Family
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Families
  • Gen X
  • Intergenerational Families
  • Living in Retirement

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Get answers to frequently asked questions regarding the services offered by Brett Hina, CRPS®, CIMA®, CPWA® View Disclosures

FAQs

Is Cornerstone Private Wealth a fiduciary?
Yes, as an independent fiduciary firm, our advice is transparent and aligned with your long-term goals. A fiduciary is legally required to act in your best interests at all times. This means advice is provided objectively, without incentives to sell products or recommend strategies that don’t align with your goals. Read More FAQs
How is Cornerstone Private Wealth different from other advisory firms?
At Cornerstone Private Wealth, our focus is not just on managing investments, but on helping clients make thoughtful financial decisions. Our approach is designed to simplify complex financial situations, bringing clarity to decisions around retirement, taxes, income, and long-term planning. We are planning-driven, education-focused, and relationship-centered so every decision fits into a broader strategy, not just the moment. Read More FAQs

FAQ Disclosures

Advisory Services offered through Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Brokerage services offered through Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments (PKS), Member FINRA/SIPC Headquartered at 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. PKS and Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC d/b/a Cornerstone Private Wealth are not affiliated companies.