Our Team

Executive Administrative Assistant

Imelda Odell joined Retirement Refined LLC. January 21, 2025, as Executive Administrative Assistant. 

Before joining Retirement Refined, Imelda worked at L3Harris Technologies in Camden NJ as the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Vice President & General Manager and the executive leadership team. By enhancing operational efficiencies. Imelda brings over 20 years of experience effectively managing an office with a natural ability to cultivate positive working and client relationships and holds a Certification in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks. Imelda is excited to bring these experiences and enthusiasm to the team. 

Outside of work, Imelda enjoys outside recreation, cooking, gardening,
painting, spending time in Ocean City, NJ, and entertaining. Imelda’s family and friends are important to her, and she thoroughly enjoys spending time with them all. Imelda and her husband Doug reside in Tabernacle, NJ, where they enjoy 6.5 acres of tranquility.  

Managing Principal

With over three decades of experience guiding families, business owners, and individuals toward financial security, Paul Levin is a seasoned financial advisor specializing in transforming your retirement aspirations into reality. Paul’s approach to retirement planning isn’t just about stopping work—it’s about redefining how you live your most fulfilling years with purpose and confidence.

As you approach your 60s, it becomes crucial to realign your financial strategy with your evolving goals. Paul excels at helping clients clarify what truly matters to them. He diligently crafts comprehensive plans to work toward preserving wealth, provide consistent income, tax reduction strategies and brings confidence as you navigate life’s next chapter.

Paul partners closely with pre-retirees, retirees, and business owners who want more than just basic advice—they seek expert guidance that adapts to their needs over time. Known for his engaging and insightful workshops on Tax Planning, Retirement Income Strategies, Social Security, and Medicare, Paul has become a valued voice in the community.

Paul’s credentials underscore his expertise:

  • CFP® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • ChFC® Chartered Financial Consultant®
  • RICP® Retirement Income Certified Professional®

Beyond the office, Paul’s passions include enjoying a fine bottle of wine, catching a good comedy show, and indulging in the latest John Grisham novel. A proud Trenton native and lifelong Yankees fan, he even named his beloved late dog “Jeter.” Paul starts each day with a jog and a visit to the gym, reflecting the same discipline he brings to his work. Until recently, you could find him catching behind home plate in the South Jersey Senior Men’s Baseball League.

Dedicated to giving back, Paul serves as a volunteer member of the Samaritan Life Care Planned Giving Committee.

Paul and his wife Michelle reside in Moorestown, New Jersey, where they continue to enjoy the rewards of a life well-planned.

*RICP conferred by The American College.

Financial Advisor

John Aromando, Sr. is the Co-Founder of Retirement Refined, LLC and has 29 years’ experience in Finance and 21 years’ experience as a Financial Advisor.

John’s emphasis is Retirement Planning, Investment Management, and Estate Planning.

John prides himself on honesty, being proactive with his clients and being organized.

John’s philosophy is to treat people with courtesy and respect and to provide prompt, attentive, and professional service.

His goals are to assist clients in the decision making process to achieve financial independence so they can enjoy a worry free retirement lifestyle.

John was born and raised in Medford, NJ and is one of 5 children. John graduated from Shawnee High School, as well as, College of New Jersey.

John is a two-time All American football player who briefly played for the NY Giants (1985) and the NE Patriots (1986).

John currently resides in Hainesport, NJ and has one son John, Jr who is pursuing his MBA in Artificial Intelligence.

John’s life purpose is to assist those who need help planning their financial future.

Outside of the office, John interests are:

  • Volunteering
  • Coaching & watching sports
  • Golf, Tennis & Bowling
  • Music
  • Animals
  • Comedy
  • Working Out
  • Relaxing
  • Spending time with family & friends
  • Traveling

Paraplanner

Ben is the in-house paraplanner at Retirement Refined, LLC. 

Ben is responsible for analyzing clients’ financial and tax situations to develop tailored recommendations that address their needs. He has extensive experience working with high-net-worth clients, conducting investment research, performing Social Security needs analyses, and strategizing retirement distributions.

Before joining Retirement Refined, Ben spent his first three years after graduation in the financial planning industry. He holds both Series 7 and Series 65 securities licenses.

Ben double majored in Finance and Financial Planning & Wealth Management at the University of Delaware. He will be sitting for his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam in 2025.

Outside of work, Ben enjoys exploring Philadelphia, where he currently resides. He spends time with his friends, his beloved cat, and at his local gym. Ben is also an avid performance car enthusiast. His family is near and dear as he thoroughly enjoys spending holidays with his parents and siblings in North Carolina.

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