A former registered representative at Merrill Lynch, Ricky Mantei is a Lexington, South Carolina-based broker who leverages more than 35 years of experience. A former lieutenant colonel with the United States Air Force, Ricky Mantei supports local veterans and encourages his employees to do the same.
In November 2019, during National Veterans and Military Families Month, Mr. Mantei’s support of military veterans was the subject of a WIS News 10 story. He and his daughter had spent every Sunday during the prior four months visiting Homestead Hospice and spending time with veterans. The WIS News 10 story showed Mr. Mantei and his daughter giving 89-year-old Boyd Browne a Christmas tree, two turkeys, and a handbuilt model airplane.
Mr. Mantei noted that he is happy to bring joy to local veterans and is also appreciative of stories they share with his daughter that she otherwise wouldn’t learn in school. Employees at his offices also visit Homestead Hospice to connect and spend time with local veterans. Oftentimes, they spend a full day conversing and sharing stories.
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Leveraging more than 15 years of experience, Ricky Mantei is a branch manager of Centaurus Financial in Lexington, South Carolina, where he oversees six offices with 50 employees who are responsible for nearly $2 billion in client assets. Ricky Mantei's prior experience in the financial sector includes 13 years as a registered representative stockbroker with Merrill Lynch. During his time with the firm, he managed as much as $200 million in client assets and was considered one of its top 10 brokers in the United States. A distinguished military veteran who has been awarded five air medals, Ricky Mantei achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel and spent 21 years as an F-4 Phantom
and F-16 Falcon instructor pilot in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He also completed a tour in Desert Storm, as well as 36 other combat missions. Mr. Mantei holds a master's degree in personnel management from Central Michigan University and bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Air Force Academy. Beyond his professional pursuits, he regularly volunteers for Harvest Hope Food Bank and enjoys exercising.
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