Elio Chiarelli Jr., Ph.D., AIF® is PFS Signature Wealth’s Retirement Planning Specialist, responsible for client servicing, investment fiduciary guidance for plan sponsors, retirement readiness of plan participants, and business development in the Southeastern United States.
He has a significant background in agricultural education and economics, and has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation through the Center for Fiduciary Studies. He has also received the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) credential from the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), demonstrating the expertise required to act as a plan fiduciary and help plan fiduciaries manage their roles and responsibilities.
Elio received his B.S. in Agricultural Education from Penn State University. He then received his M.S. in Agricultural Education and Food & Resource Economics, as well as his Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, from the University of Florida.
Prior to joining PFS Signature Wealth, Elio served as the Chief Investment Officer and Chair of the Investment Committee at Kidder Advisers, Inc. for five years.
Elio is deeply active in his community through his service with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, the First Baptist Church of Alachua, the Latin American Discipleship Outreach Mission Board, and the Gainesville Ducks Unlimited Chapter.