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Jack Chite

Advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services

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Firm

Vanderbilt Advisory Services

Location

Patchogue, NY 11772

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Industry experience

42 years

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Fee options

Fixed

Annual Planning Service charged as a flat dollar amount, agreed upon in advance with client

Percentage

$0 - $249,999: 2.75% $250,000 - $499,999: 2.65% $500,000 - $999,999: 2.50% $1,000,000 - $4,999,999: 2.40% $5,000,000+: 2.40%

Project-based

Hourly financial planning/consulting fees charged as a flat rate per hour, amount depends on location and experience of Advisor Representative

Other

Account minimum: No minimum asset or income requirements to be a client Minimum fee: Minimum annual management fee is $90.00

Work history

Vanderbilt Advisory Services

2005 - Present (21 years)

Vanderbilt Securities, LLC

2005 - Present (21 years)

J. Chite & Associates, Inc (Self Employed)

1991 - Present (35 years)

Self Employed Agent

1972 - Present (54 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Joseph I

Series 66

Lake Grove, NY

Fidelity

Joseph Iannuzzi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align assets with individual long-term goals. He began his current role in 2022 after serving as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments earlier that same year. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joseph worked at Ameriprise Financial, where he held positions as an Associate Financial Advisor from 2021 to 2022 and as a Paraplanner from 2019 to 2021. Throughout his career, he has gained experience in financial consulting and investment advising. Outside of his professional work, Joseph enjoys baseball, family activities, fitness, and golf.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Income planning Cash flow / budgeting

Michele P

Series 66

Oyster Bay, NY

Fidelity

Michele Pasqualina is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. She has extensive experience in wealth management, having served in senior advisory positions at several financial institutions over the past decade. Her previous roles include Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor at Hightower Advisors from 2023 to 2024, Vice President, Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2023, Vice President, Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan from 2016 to 2018, and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2016. Michele partners with clients and their families as a primary trusted advisor to develop comprehensive and personalized financial planning strategies. She and her team support clients through all stages of wealth management, including account opening, funding, and navigating complex financial decisions. Outside of her professional work, Michele has interests in art, food, kayaking, Pilates, traveling, and volunteering.

Wealth management

Joshua M

ChFC®, Series 66

East Moriches, NY

Edward Jones

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner

Bruce H

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Smithtown, NY

Merrill

Bruce Huggins is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing investment management guidance since 1986. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that reflect their individual goals and adapt to changing market conditions. His areas of focus include divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement income, portfolio management, and small business strategies, among others. Bruce holds a Bachelor's degree from Long Island University and an Associate in Arts from Suffolk Community College. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has been married since 1982, with one son born in 1988. Committed to community involvement, Bruce serves as a trustee at Calvary Baptist Church. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Bruce enjoys baseball, billiards, boating, chess, football, golfing, softball, and woodworking.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Business sale tax planning General estate planning guidance

Richard C

Series 66

Smithtown, NY

Merrill

Richard Ciufo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies a holistic approach to financial planning, focusing on personalized investment management strategies tailored to individual client goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Rich began his career at Merrill in November 2021. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Brown University, where he served as captain of the baseball team during his junior and senior years. He also earned a master's degree from the University of Richmond and was a member of the Richmond Spiders baseball team. Rich maintains professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Outside of his professional work, Rich enjoys baseball, football, golfing, photography, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General tax planning

George C

Series 63, Series 66

Stony Brook, NY

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance General retirement planning Wealth management
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