SHREWSBURY, NJ, December 16, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Lawrence Durso has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Durso has established a distinguished 47-year career in wealth management, marked by a series of leadership roles and entrepreneurial achievements. Since 2022, he has served as founding partner and chairman of ShoreHaven Wealth Partners in Red Bank, New Jersey, where he oversees operations, manages the budget, interacts with clients and reviews their portfolios. In this capacity, Mr. Durso continues to guide the firm's strategic direction while ensuring the highest standards of client service.

From 2020 to 2022, Mr. Durso was a founding partner and chief executive officer at ShoreHaven Wealth Partners. He co-founded the company alongside his son, Michael Durso, and Michael Lombardi. During this period, he played a pivotal role in establishing the firm's foundation and transferring a percentage of his business to his son, who now serves as chief executive officer. Michael Lombardi serves as the chief planning officer. Mr. Durso's leadership was instrumental in building ShoreHaven Wealth Partners into an organization that manages over half a billion dollars, a testament to his expertise and determination. He takes particular pride in having started his business from scratch with no initial investment or family connections, relying solely on perseverance and vision.

Before launching ShoreHaven Wealth Partners, Mr. Durso was managing director, financial advisor and portfolio management director at Morgan Stanley in Red Bank from 2011 to 2020. In this role, he provided comprehensive financial guidance to clients and contributed to the firm's growth through his deep industry knowledge.

From 1984 to 2011, Mr. Durso served as managing director at Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank. Over nearly three decades, he developed a reputation for integrity and client-focused service, further solidifying his standing as an expert in wealth management.

Mr. Durso began his career as a senior account executive at Merrill Lynch in Brooklyn from 1978 to 1984. This formative experience laid the groundwork for his future accomplishments and instilled in him the values of hard work and ethical practice.

Throughout his professional journey, Mr. Durso has been recognized for his thought leadership and contributions to the field. He has been published in various magazines, including The Wall Street Journal and Business Week, and was featured in the "As Seen In ..." sections of Bloomberg Businessweek, Fortune, and Money Magazines in 2014.

Mr. Durso's academic background includes a master's degree from Columbia University, earned in 1977, and a Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude from St. John's University, completed in 1975. He attributes his success to hard work, a measure of luck and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right for clients. His guiding philosophy is that people do not care how much you know until they know how much you care, a principle that has shaped both his professional conduct and personal ethos.

Beyond his career achievements, Mr. Durso has demonstrated a strong commitment to civic engagement and philanthropy. He serves as treasurer for Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, New Jersey; president of his homeowners association; trustee at Church of Saint Leo the Great in Lincroft; past chairman of the Zilinski Foundation; past president of the Staten Island Alumni Association at St. John's University; and past vice chairman of St. John's Federation. He is also a supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tunnel to Towers Foundation and The Statue of Liberty — Ellis Island Foundation. Additionally, he sponsors scholarships at St. John's University and has coached youth sports, including Lincroft Little League, CBA Winter Ball and Saint Leo's Baseball.

His dedication has been recognized with several honors, including the Fidelitas Award from St. John's University, the Cancer Society Award and the Terence Cardinal Cooke Medal from St. John's. Mr Durso and his wife established a Durso-Facciponte scholarship fund for St. John's students that attend the study abroad program in Rome Italy.

Born in Brooklyn, Mr. Durso values time spent with family and enjoys traveling, target shooting, bowling and golfing. He is the father of Michael Durso and Joe Durso. Looking ahead, Mr. Durso intends to continue working as long as his health permits, because he finds fulfillment in meeting with clients across generations, witnessing their growth and receiving their gratitude for his support.

Mr. Durso's legacy is defined by resilience, generosity and an enduring belief that wealth is most meaningful when used to help others, a conviction reflected throughout his career and community involvement.

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