Meet The Team
John Papa
As President of Diversified Planning Strategies Advisors, I am committed to helping clients
make informed, confident decisions about their financial futures. By focusing on education,
transparency, and personalized guidance, I strive to empower individuals and families to make
the most of their hard-earned wealth.
With more than 40 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, I bring deep knowledge
and a steady, client-first perspective to every relationship. I began my career at The Guardian
Life Insurance Company while still in college, earning my insurance and securities licenses
before graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Trenton State College.
I am a licensed Investment Adviser Representative and fiduciary, dedicated to always acting in
my clients’ best interests. I specialize in designing and implementing customized investment and retirement strategies
tailored to each client’s unique goals and financial situation.
Outside of work, I value time with family above all else. I have been married to my wife, Debby,
for over 38 years, and we live in Whippany, New Jersey. We are proud parents of two children,
Alyssa and Luke, and grandparents to Lucie. In my free time, I enjoy golfing and spending
summer days at the beach with family.
Luke Papa
Luke graduated from the University of South Carolina in May of 2022 with a degree in Sport and Entertainment Management. While at school, he was also a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.
While growing up, Luke saw his father and grandfather working together to help clients achieve their financial goals. While at school, he realized that he wanted to join the family business and continue the legacy of helping clients make smart financial decisions with their hard-earned money.
Outside of the office, Luke enjoys watching sports, exercising and playing golf. Luke looks forward to meeting and working with you!
Ted Fiore, Jr.
Ted brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in helping individuals, couples, and business owners create, build, and preserve wealth. With a focus on designing and implementing personalized retirement plans, Ted ensures that each strategy aligns with the specific needs and goals of his clients.
Ted’s qualifications include insurance and real estate licenses, as well as passing the Series 7, Series 24, and Series 63 examinations. As a Fiduciary Investment Advisor, he has also completed the Series 65 exam. His educational background includes an Executive MBA in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, a JD from Seton Hall University School of Law, and a dual major in Business Management and Sociology from Saint Peter’s University.
Ted resides in New Jersey with his wife and their three daughters.
Alyssa Loughlin
As the oldest in a big Italian family, Alyssa grew up seeing the grit and heart it took for her dad, John, to build the business. She always admired it—but wanted to forge her own path first. After earning a degree in Business Administration with a focus on International Business, she spent 13 years in advertising, managing client relationships and leading fast-paced projects.
After becoming a mom and moving back to New Jersey, Alyssa felt a pull toward something more rooted. Now working alongside her dad and younger brother Luke, she brings fresh energy to the firm—modernizing systems, streamlining processes, and laying the foundation to one day become an advisor.
Driven, organized, and deeply family-oriented, Alyssa believes in honoring the legacy she grew up with while helping shape where it’s headed next.
Susan Behrens
Sue has been with DPS Advisors since 2005. She entered the industry in 1995 when she decided to try something new and discovered her passion for helping people. As her parent’s aged, she saw how much they depended on her and her siblings for guidance. Through the years at DPS Advisors, she noticed that many clients didn’t have that kind of support. Her personal goal is making people feel comfortable and letting them know that someone truly cares about them. “I want our clients to feel that they can come to me and ask me about anything,” she said.
She is a graduate of both Katherine Gibbs and Union County College. Susan and her husband, Johann, have two children, Kristof and Sofia. In her free time, she enjoys watching her children in their activities and volunteering for them, watching old movies, going to the lake and beach.
