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Joseph Ferry

Advisor at Lifemark Securities Corp.

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Firm

Lifemark Securities Corp.

Location

Seymour, CT

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

31 years

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees typically range from $250 to $5,000 depending on complexity; one-time fees also possible

Percentage

IAR fee ranges from 0.35% to 0.5% depending on asset level, with maximum IAR fee capped at 2.0%; client total fee may exceed 2.0% due to program and add-ons

Commissions

IARs receive commissions for selling commissionable products through broker-dealer activities, but not for advisory services

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting hourly fees typically range from $100 to $500 per hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies depending on platform and manager; specific minimums disclosed in respective platform or TAMP brochures; no explicit general minimum stated Minimum fee: Minimum annual account fees may be imposed by custodians or platforms depending on account size and program selected; specific amounts not disclosed Fee-only: IAR fees for investment advisory services are negotiable and charged as a percentage of assets under management; no commissions charged on advisory accounts

Work history

Lifemark Securities Corp.

2010 - Present (16 years)

Chittenden Group

1995 - Present (31 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Achyuta N

CFP®, ChFC®, PFS™, Series 66

Monroe, CT

Edward Jones

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families

Clark G

Series 63, Series 65

Southbury, CT

Merrill

Clark Giles is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning and portfolio management. He works with individuals seeking professional investment management and financial planning tailored to various stages of life. Clark holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Computer Science from Providence College. He maintains Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Clark enjoys fishing, football, hiking, and skiing.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Active portfolio management Income planning

Charles C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

North Haven, CT

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management

Steven F

Series 63, Series 66

West Haven, CT

Fidelity

Steven Franco is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has over a dozen years of experience in the financial services industry, including roles as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as senior and personal banking positions at KeyBank and Bank of America. Throughout his career, Steven has focused on partnering with clients to help them identify and pursue their financial goals tailored to their preferences. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Steven has personal interests that include spending time at the beach, enjoying food, watching football, playing golf, and traveling.

Wealth management Financial Professional

Alanis M

Series 63, Series 65

Milford, CT

Fidelity

Alanis McNier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to empower their relationship with the firm and assist them in making educated decisions about their family's financial future. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before her current position. Her experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which she has gained expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. Alanis's work focuses on helping clients navigate their financial options and develop strategies aligned with their goals. Outside of her professional role, Alanis enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, exploring culinary interests as a foodie, and embracing parenthood.

Financial Professional Parents

Matthew D

Series 66

Milford, CT

Fidelity

Matthew DeChello is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their goals and to enhance their relationship with Fidelity. He continuously works with clients to adjust their financial strategies and recommendations as their goals and circumstances evolve. Matthew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially serving as a Planning Consultant before assuming his current role in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various positions at Barnum Financial Group from 2015 to 2021, including Financial Consultant, Financial Planning Analyst, and Paraplanner. He also worked briefly as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2015. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys activities such as camping, cooking and baking, fitness, golf, and hiking.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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