Mario Riccadonna, CFP®, EA

Mario Riccadonna,
CFP®, EA

Financial Planner

Mario Riccadonna, CFP®, EA

At Note, we know that two things in life are inevitable: Taxes. And Mario. Not many financial advisors would help their clients plan for tax season. But then again, they’re not Mario. He’s got a knack for making a process most people compare unfavorably with death remarkably smooth. When it comes time to pay Uncle Sam his allowance, you want Mario on your side. Which is one of many reasons he’s a perfect fit for our Note team.

Mario comes to us from a firm in Dallas, Texas. His ears pricked up as soon as he heard one of our favorite phrases here at Note: “We think people who only care about money are boring.” We’re glad he noticed us, because we need people like Mario to truly see more than our clients’ money. Never one to go small, Mario holds two B.S. degrees in Finance and Business Economics from Penn State. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(™) and an Enrolled Agent with the IRS.

When he’s not helping his clients plan to achieve their life dreams, Mario is spending some serious quality time with his wife and brand new baby boy. They love a friendly game of pickleball (the baby’s got a really spicy serve) and maybe a night out under the stars afterward. Mario also has an eye for film photography and the gills for a scuba dive every now and then. People keep telling him he could combine these two passions. We’ll see.

Time Is On Our Side
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There's not much good news anymore. Particularly for younger people. So Mario explains why “time is on your side” for Millennials and Gen Z.
Student Bankruptcy
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Is bankruptcy like a real-life "get out of jail free" card? Mario and Colten react!
The Universe Will Provide
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Mario and Colten are pretty skeptical "the universe" is a good source of financial well-being.
Mortgage First
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Some people have strong opinions about what you pay off first. We do too.
How Much Is Enough?
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Mario unpacks why the "Enough" question is so hard to answer.
Standard Contract Language
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Mario and Colten react to some sketchy advice to "just go ahead and sign it."
Money Now
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Would you rather have some money now or later? Colten and Mario react...
French Francs
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Just because it's old doesn't mean it's valuable.
Let the Bank Take It
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Please don't say "come and take it" to the bank. Save it for the movies.
Monthly Payments
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Who'd have thought you need to point out that monthly payments have a cost?
Have a Kid First
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Colten & Mario have a surprising reaction to this internet advice.
Get a Bigger Mortgage
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Had a friend who thought getting change in Monopoly was "free money"? The fellas react to the adult version of that advice...
Beanie Babies
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Mario and Colten tackle bad financial advice from three decades ago.
Cut Up the Card
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Should you cut up your credit card to avoid the payment? Mario and Colten react...
Flourish & Flow
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Flourish & Flow helps remove the fear and anxiety from planning your finances.
Look at the Larger Picture
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Mario and Colten aren't the Fun Police. They just want you to see beyond the numbers.
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