Our Team
Helping people is our passion!
Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We are passionate about helping others achieve their goals. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After combined experience of over 69 years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives as well as having a strong commitment to our community.
Our team approach adds perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.
Meet Our Team
John Meo III
Executive Assistant/Life Insurance and Annuity Agent
(239) 384-9962
johnmeo3@meowealthmanagement.com
John Meo III (Johnny) was born July 18, 1999, Freehold Township, N.J. Johnny earned a Summa Cum Laude Associate of Arts degree in General Studies, attending University of Maryland – Global Campus and is continuing his education towards his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He is licensed with Life Insurance and Fixed Annuities in the states of New Jersey and Florida since 2021. Johnny served as a Paratrooper in the United States Army for eight years and honorably discharged from service as a Staff Sergeant. He spent his entire career stationed overseas in Italy, England, and the Republic of Korea. Johnny’s experience includes working in the 173D Airborne Brigade, The Joint Special Operations Air Component – Europe, and the Special Operations Command – Korea.
When not working, Johnny enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures, studying Korean, weightlifting, playing guitar, playing soccer, baseball and meeting new people.
John Meo Jr
CEO/Financial Professional
(239) 384-9962
John was born April 28, 1949, Newark, N.J.,John earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology - 1972, attending Upsala College in East Orange, N.J. and St. Bonaventure in Upstate N.Y. He is licensed with Series 6, 63, 7, and 24 Securities and Life & Health Insurance and has taught thousands of Americans on how to prepare for and live comfortably in retirement as well as estate wealth transfer strategies through various seminars.
John previously served as the Chairman of the Jackson, N.J. Planning and Rent Control Boards, 1st Vice President of the Jackson, N.J. Republican Club, and as a Social Worker at the Essex County Welfare Board, Essex County, N.J. He currently serves as Chairman of the Collier Country Republican Executive Committee, the Treasurer of the Robert L. Zore Fallen Officers Association and also as a Precinct Committeeman at the Collier County Republican Executive Committee.
When not working, John enjoys spending time with his two beautiful grandchildren, Everett and Evelynn. He also enjoys fighting for our freedoms and our constitution, playing the guitar and keyboard, traveling, working out, and watching Villanova basketball games!
Katherine Praydick-Meo
President/CFO/Financial Professional
(239) 384-9962
Katherine (Kathi) was born on October 9, 1963 in Staten Island, N.Y. In 1974 her family moved to Middletown, N.J. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 1985 from Villanova University, Villanova, PA. with Minors in Philosophy and Psychology. Kathi has earned licenses in Series 6, 63, 7, and 24 Securities and Life Insurance. She has taught thousands of Americans on how to prepare for and live comfortably in retirement as well as estate wealth transfer strategies through various seminars.
As supporters of charitable organizations, she and her husband John support Domestic Violence Charities, The (Naples) Shelter for Abused Women & Children, The Robert L. Zore Fallen Officers Association, as well as numerous Domestic & International Christian Charities. She is a recipient of the Catholic Charities’ Client Achievement Award. Kathi currently serves as a Precinct Committeewoman at the Collier County Republican Executive Committee.
When not at work Kathi enjoys spending time with her six children and two beautiful grandchildren, Everett and Evelynn. She also enjoys traveling, singing, Bible study, fighting for conservative rights, freedom, and the constitution, and watching her Alma Mater Villanova basketball games.
Thomas Meo
Life Insurance & Annuity Agent
(239) 384-9962
Thomas was born on May 9, 2003, in Freehold Township, NJ. Thomas earned a Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Business Development at Florida SouthWestern State College. He is licensed with Life insurance and Fixed Annuities in the state of Florida and has been mentored by his parents John & Katherine Meo, who have run their own business for over 40 years. He is an usher at the Tip of the Spear church in Naples, FL. He has a broad spectrum of work experience through a variety of fields including the restaurant business and electrician trade. He played varsity soccer for Naples High School for two years and placed 9th in nation.
When not working Thomas enjoys playing soccer, piano, traveling, Bible study, and collecting sports trading cards.
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