At Crescent City Retirement Group (CCRG), their guiding philosophy is simple: clarity, confidence, and consistency. As instilled by Anthony J. Cangemi, Founder / Investment Advisor, CCRG, knows that retirement planning can feel overwhelming, so by focusing on simplifying complex financial decisions, investment experts are able to find a clear path forward where every client can feel confident not only in their plan, but in understanding it. By offering enhanced planning, legacy planning, new generation retirement consultants, and social security strategies, the team at CCRG is able to help clients choose the financial products that meet their unique needs and help them profit from their unique situations.
“Our role is to act as a long-term partner—someone who helps navigate life’s transitions, not just manage investments,” says Anthony. “We combine disciplined financial strategies with a personal approach, so clients feel supported every step of the way.”
As an Independent Investment Advisor Representative with CCRG, Anthony has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families feel confident about their financial future. Being local and independent is at the heart of Anthony’s approach. By providing clients with advice from someone who understands their community, their values, and their goals—and who has the freedom to put their best interests first. Anthony’s team is able to focus on helping clients grow their wealth, reduce taxes, protect what they’ve worked hard for, and maintain lifelong financial independence.
Today’s market presents a specific combination of uncertainty and information overload. Clients are constantly exposed to headlines, social media opinions, and conflicting advice, which can lead to fear-driven decisions. Additionally, longer life expectancies, inflation concerns, and market volatility require more dynamic and proactive planning than ever before. As Anthony sees it, the main responsibility of CCRG is to help clients stay disciplined and focused on long-term goals rather than reacting to short-term noise. Retirement is not just about investments—it’s about having a coordinated plan that brings together income, taxes, risk management, and long-term strategy. Taxes, income planning, risk management, legacy planning, healthcare planning, and timing all play critical roles. The earlier you start and the more proactive you are, the more options you create for yourself. Most importantly, having a plan—and sticking to it—is far more impactful than trying to time the market or chase returns.
The most common concerns we hear are: “Will I run out of money?” “Can I maintain my lifestyle in retirement?” and “What happens if the market declines at the wrong time?” says Anthony. “These are very real fears. What we provide is structure and strategy. Through comprehensive planning, we stress-test retirement scenarios, build income strategies, and incorporate risk management techniques designed to provide stability. We help clients understand that with the right plan in place, retirement can be approached with confidence rather than uncertainty.
Anthony lives in Kenner with his wife, Brandy, and their four sons: Anthony Jr., Christopher, Daniel, and Sam. Anthony Jr. has proudly joined the family business as an Investment Advisor, bringing a fresh perspective while continuing the family’s commitment to personal, community-focused service. Outside of work, Anthony enjoys fishing with his boys and exploring new restaurants and live music.
Current Music Obsession: New Orleans Jazz and Blues
Ideal Night Out: A great cocktail, dinner, and live music
Dogs or Cats: Both
– Anthony J. Cangemi, Founder, Investment
Advisor, CCRG
504-828-2171 • 3500 N. Causeway Boulevard, Suite 1442, Metairie
