Mr. Amato L. Berardi was born in Longano, Italy. In 1970 at the age of 12, he came to the United States with his family. After a successful career as a restaurant owner, Amato turned his ambitions to the financial services industry, in 1983 and founded Amato L. Berardi & Associates. After twenty years, Berardi, Auteri & Associates, L.L.P. has become a premier firm focusing specifically on wealth management and estate maximization strategies for high net worth individuals. Amato is also a partner at Sidney Sacks Insurance Agency, specializing in full service Property/Casualty and Commercial insurance programs for businesses. Amato is a life member of the Million Dollar Round Table and recipient of the National Quality Award.
Amato received the “Humanitarian Citation” from both the State Senate of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia. In 2000, Amato was honored by “The European Academy for Economic and Cultural Relations” for his efforts in preserving the Italian culture in America as well as his success in business. In addition to his community involvement, Amato is a member of several national, state and local organizations. He is the founder and Chairman of the National Italian American Political Action Committee. Amato is married, has two children and resides in Huntingdon Valley, PA. He is also fluent in English and Italian.