Vanderbilt Advisory Services

Jina Penn Tracy is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2017. She previously worked at Financial West Group from 2010 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sustainability and energy sectors, serving as a board member for Fresh Energy and as a business strategy advisor and board member for Renew Power Systems Inc. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combining fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and is notable for its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms, supporting pension consulting and plan administration alongside advisory services.

Janet Doherty is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at New Century Financial Group, Royal Alliance Associates, and Ids Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as trustee for a family irrevocable trust and is involved in fixed annuity insurance sales. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

William Fauzio is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Union Capital Company and Capital Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a strategic asset allocation approach and integrating retirement-plan and benefits firms to provide comprehensive advisory and plan administration solutions.

Fariba Madison is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 13 years before joining Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in fixed insurance sales as an agent. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Scott Kadish is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in community and environmental efforts, serving as a board member of the Jewish Climate Action Network of Massachusetts and as National Chairperson for the Shomrei Ha'aretz affinity group of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach that integrates fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services supported by a unique integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

Loren Wood is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked for IBN Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, Wood operates a sole proprietorship focused on accounting and tax preparation. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and combining fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, with a notable integration of retirement-plan and benefits firms supporting pension consulting and plan administration.

Arthur Forget III is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Vanderbilt Financial Group, The Investment Center Inc., LPL Financial, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Capital Financial Planning. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Symmetry Tax Solutions, a business providing accounting services. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Ruth Arriaza is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has four years of industry experience and has been with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Administration Committee Chair at Nuevas Fronteras Presbyterian Church and is a member of the Finance Committee for The Presbytery of the Northeast New Jersey. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Brenda Trachsel is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She worked at Edward Jones from 1997 to 2025 before joining Vanderbilt in 2026. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a small row crop farming business in Savannah, MO. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, with an investment process that combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis and is notable for its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

John Spinelli is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2005 and has operated his own CPA firm since 1994. He also serves as president of a financial services corporation in Rockville Centre, NY. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and it integrates advisory services with retirement-plan and benefits firms to support pension consulting and plan administration.

Eric Hu is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 13 years at Sigma Financial Corporation and SPC. Outside of advisory services, he is the Managing Principal of Gryphon Asset Management, where he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance and annuity products. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing strategic asset allocation and a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Lynn Williams is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities Service Network, and Williams Capital Corporation. Outside of financial advising, he is an attorney handling estate planning and probate matters, owns a tax preparation and planning business, and teaches Zumba and group fitness classes. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as integrated retirement plan consulting and administration.

Jack Chite is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2005. He has been self-employed since 1972 and operates J. Chite & Associates, Inc., a firm he founded in 1991. Outside of investment advisory, he is president of Vanderbilt Insurance, focusing on fixed-rate insurance products, and provides tax consulting services in collaboration with a CPA. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary models, and access to third-party sub-advisors and digital platforms, with an investment approach that combines strategic asset allocation and multiple analytical techniques tailored to client objectives.

Bradley Cohen is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Cohen is a professor at SUNY Alfred State College. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Kenneth Tavernier is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He serves as president of the Almaden Valley Rotary Club, a community service organization. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.