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Christopher M. Otten, CLTC

Founder, Financial Planner
About Christopher

Samuel R. Christie

Financial Planner
About Samuel

Christine M. Topping

Financial Planner
About Christine

Howard Cohen, ChFC

Financial Planner
About Howard

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Christopher M. Otten, CLTC
Founder, Financial Planner
About Christopher

Christopher M. Otten, CLTC, is a Financial Planner and the founder of Plutus Financial Group. Starting his first business at 13 buying and selling sports cards, he learned the importance of building wealth for the future to enable the fulfillment of life’s dreams. Today, Christopher works with individuals, families and nonprofits to help them protect those most important to them, by helping them protect current assets, accumulate wealth, and make sound financial decisions so they, too, can fulfill their dreams.

Christopher chose the financial services industry because it matched his entrepreneurial spirit and allowed him to make a difference in peoples’ lives. Christopher holds the Certified in Long Term Care (CLTC) designation and his FINRA 6, 63 & 65 registrations.

In addition to earning his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Villanova University’s School of Business in 2011, Christopher was a student athlete. He was a member of the football team for four years, including the 2009 National Championship team. Christopher is very active in the nonprofit community, having served on his first nonprofit board right out of college, while also volunteering with a youth soccer organization. Currently, he serves on and is incoming President of the board of The Wardrobe (formerly known as Career Wardrobe). He currently resides in Bala Cynwyd, PA with his wife, Christine and their bernedoodle, Augie.

Samuel R. Christie
Financial Planner
About Samuel

“Go out in the world and do well. But more importantly, go out in the world and do good!”
– Minor Myers, Jr.

More than just a quote, these are words to live by for Sam Christie as he is dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives, both personally and professionally. Committed to building long-term relationships with his clients, Sam prides himself in getting to know each client so that he can understand their specific needs and what matters most to them. He is passionate about educating his clients and helping them to understand the “why” behind their financial strategy. Drawing on his knowledge, experience, and world-class tools, Sam strives to empower his clients so they can achieve confidence and financial wellbeing.

When he’s not focused on his practice, Sam is focused on serving the community. He volunteers his time at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House (PRMH), where he serves meals and shuttles families to and from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. But giving his time just isn’t enough for him, as Sam works feverishly throughout the year raising awareness and funds for PRMH. To Sam, the willingness of his family, clients, and local businesses each year to take part in his fundraising efforts speak volumes of the kind-hearted community of Greater Philadelphia. In 2018, the MassMutual Foundation recognized Sam’s efforts and provided the PRMH with a $10,000 grant on behalf of Sam’s efforts. He was also awarded the Next Generation of Givers Award by the Philadelphia Inquirer, in recognition of his passion and commitment.

Family is at the core of everything Sam stands for, he credits this to his parents and the values they continue to instill him. Without question, his greatest joy is the life he and his wife, Casey are building. Sam and Casey tied the knot on August 31, 2019 and currently reside in Springfield, PA. Sam earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, from Widener University, all while playing baseball for The Pride. He was born and raised in Delaware County and is a proud graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School.

Christine M. Topping
Financial Planner
About Christine

Christine M. Topping is a Financial Planner at Plutus Financial Group. She chose the financial services industry due to her entrepreneurial mindset and her desire to make a difference in people’s lives. Christine works with individuals, families and business owners to help them make smarter decisions about their money, manage their debt more efficiently, and plan for long term goals. Christine holds her FINRA 6, 63 & 65 registrations.

Christine is passionate about supporting organizations that empower women. She served as the Vice President of the board of the Women’s Resource Center in Wayne, PA for 2 years after being a board member for 4 and she chaired the Auction Committee for their Leadership Luncheon for 2 years. Christine also served on the MassMutual Women’s Advisory Board, joining the efforts to support and retain women to what has traditionally been a male dominated industry.

Christine earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Stockton University. She was born and raised on the Jersey Shore and now resides in Bala Cynwyd, PA with her husband, Chris and bernedoodle, Augie. She enjoys cooking and baking, going to the beach, and finding great new books to read.

Howard Cohen, ChFC
Financial Planner
About Howard

Howard Cohen is a Financial Planner with Plutus Financial Group. He works with individuals and small businesses to help them protect their most important assets, accumulate wealth, and make sound financial decisions for their futures. He believes proper protection starts with the implementation of a well thought out strategy. Howard uses his experience as a Financial Planner to help individuals, families, nonprofits and businesses throughout the country plan for their long-term financial success.

Howard works to effectively address all of his clients’ goals and concerns and ensures that the strategy evolves in concert with the clients’ needs. He holds his Life and Health licenses, as well as the FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. He earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation in 2013 and is currently pursuing two other designations.

Howard is a graduate of University of Miami’s School of Business, where he earned his Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance and Computer Science. He was a small business owner for over 12 years before he entered into a career in the financial services industry.

Howard lives in Margate, New Jersey with his wife, Beth, and enjoys spending time with their two grown daughters, son in law, and grandchildren.

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