Varun K. Marneni, CFP®, CEPA

As President and CEO of CPC Advisors, Varun sets the strategic vision of the firm while leading a team dedicated to helping clients achieve their objectives. Under his leadership, CPC has been consistently recognized for its commitment to client service excellence.

Varun’s outstanding work has earned tremendous recognition over the years. He was listed as one of Forbes' Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2024*. In 2023, he was honored as one of InvestmentNews' 40 under 40 rising stars*. From 2017 to 2024, Forbes featured Varun in their Top Next-Generation Advisors list*. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, he regularly contributes to leading financial publications. Varun is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)

Varun’s expertise for CPC clients includes wealth management, tax efficiency, estate planning, and risk management strategies. He’s also enjoys assisting business owners in maximizing their enterprise value and navigating succession planning – thus ensuring they make the most of their life's work.

Varun embodies the firm’s culture and values. He believes unwaveringly in the responsibility that comes with guiding clients’ financial futures:

"Sacrifice is at the heart of what we do. Our clients have worked relentlessly, setting aside wealth to secure a better future and build a legacy. We are entrusted with that sacrifice—a privilege that carries immense responsibility. If we hold that as our north star, every decision we make will be in service of their trust, and success will follow.”

Beyond his professional commitments, Varun serves as Co-Chair of the Board at Our House, a non-profit organization dedicated to early childhood education and families experiencing homelessness. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, travelling and especially spending quality time with his wife and young son.

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CFP ® | Certified Financial Planner™

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The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2024 ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 6/30/2022 to 6/30/2023 and was released on 4/3/2024. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years of experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 42,108 nominations, roughly 8,500 advisors received the award. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors for more info.

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The Forbes Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State rankings, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criterion, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered are under 40, have a minimum of four years' experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets undermanagement, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass the highest standards of best practices. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. Compensation provided for using the rating. The Research Summary (as of August 2024) included: 45,996 nominations for all rankings, based on thresholds, 24,832 invited to complete online survey, 21,368telephone interviews, 5,176 in-person interviews at advisors’ location, 1,545 virtual interviews and 4,081 individuals considered and 1,621 individuals won the Next-Gen ranking. This ranking is based upon the period from 3/31/23 to3/31/24 and was released on 8/8/24. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. For more information goto https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-next-gen-advisors/?sh=166061825fc3.

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2023 InvestmentNews 40 Under 40. Each year InvestmentNews recognizes 40 industry professions under the age of 40 based on factors including accomplishments as exhibited by their credentials and achievements in their industry-related projects, contributions to the industry, quality of leadership within the financial advice field, and promise/commitment to the field. The nominees were all under the age of 40 when the honorees were announced. Over 1000 nominees were considered and 40 were chosen to receive the award in 2023. The nominations are read and vetted by an internal group of editors and reporters at InvestmentNews. This ranking is based upon the period from 06/1/2022 to 6/1/2023 and was released on 06/05/2023. This ranking is not based in any way on the individual's abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. The ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. InvestmentNews is not affiliated with Raymond James.