Theodore J. Durante is a Senior Wealth Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with World Investment Advisors, bringing more than 30 years of experience in retirement and wealth management. His work is centered on helping advisors and clients navigate complex financial planning needs with thoughtful guidance, specialized knowledge, and practical solutions.

He is passionate about creating strategies that help support long-term financial confidence, particularly in the areas of retirement planning and complex client needs.

In addition to his work in financial services, Ted serves as an adjunct professor with OCVTS, teaching retirement planning as part of the adult education curriculum at Ocean County College. He values the opportunity to educate others and help make financial concepts more understandable and actionable.

Ted earned his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC®), and FINRA Series 62, 63, and 65 registrations.

Outside of work, Ted enjoys family travel, spending time on his boat, and walking the beaches near his Jersey Shore hometown of Brick, New Jersey.