Founder and Retirement Specialist

Richard Eller

Richard Eller is the President and Founder of Blueprint Financial Group, LLC. Since 1985, he has worked with a superb team of investment, research and support staff that focus on educating and preparing you for the most important decisions that affect your financial future and retirement lifestyle. He graduated from the University of Rochester, and successfully completed the graduate financial planning program at Fairfield University. He began his career in corporate banking at Manufacturers Hanover Trust Bank and then joined a private family investment firm. Clients appreciate the frequent communication from Rich and his team keeping them informed.

Rich often speaks to the public and has been interviewed on radio and television. His popular retirement planning workshops have been held in many locations. Rich was the host for a well-known radio financial program. He wrote a monthly newspaper column and authored other articles on investment management, saving for retirement and working to reduce taxes during retirement.

Mr. Eller works diligently as an educator and independent retirement planning specialist. This gives him the freedom and ability to focus solely on client relationships without any potential conflicts of interest. That is the Fiduciary standard of care he follows in service to you. He works for you, solely in your best interests, not any company. Rich is a Certified Financial Fiduciary® as well as a Federal Government employee benefits specialist. Rich used to raise chickens and usually donated the fresh eggs.

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Our Team

Ms. Gabriella BorgesDirector, Client Support Services

Gabriella Borges is Director, Client Support Services at Blueprint Financial Group where she oversees all new and existing client management efforts.  Gabriella has worked for Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley.  She enjoys volunteering with Junior Achievement and teach the younger generation about saving money. Gabriella graduated with a degree in Financial Investments and Markets.  During her free time, she enjoys going to the gym and spending time outdoors with her dog.

Sladana (Jana) BukalovDirector of Client Services and Operations

Sladana (Jana) Bukalov is the Director of Client Services and Operations in our Naples office.  She is the first person you speak with and the smile you see when you visit us.

Jana has worked in the financial services industry since 2000.  She prides herself on instilling trust and confidence and is truly dedicated to providing outstanding service to all our valued client relationships.

Jana’s extensive industry knowledge and expertise helps provide a critical component to our seamless operations.

Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband at home and at the gym, traveling and learning new languages and playing with her large Belgian Malinois dog.

Kwan Laepet

Kwan is an invaluable part of the Blueprint team.She has nearly completed her accounting and finance studies with a concentration on obtaining her CPA license. Kwan is an intellectual person who thrives on learning everything she can related to the financial and retirement planning areas.

In her limited spare time, Kwan enjoys the great outdoors through local hiking and international travel. She loves to learn about new cultures and lifestyles. Kwan is also a terrific home chef who likes to experiment in the kitchen with new cuisines.