La Ferla Group Investment Advisors

About La Ferla Group

Founded on May 15, 2015, La Ferla Group is a federally registered investment adviser. Predecessor organizations of La Ferla Group originated in January 1981. We are a full service financial firm dedicated to helping our clients take advantage of opportunities to achieve the financial security and the independence they deserve.

Client-First Culture

The managing principals and associates of La Ferla Group, along with our spouses, are only allowed to invest in the same portfolio management investment advisory strategies we offer our clients. Moreover, the managing principals and associates of La Ferla Group, as well as family and friends, pay the same annual fee schedule as our clients. We manage our money the same way we manage your money, and we pay the same fee schedule.

Managing Principals and Associates

Joseph A. La Ferla, Jr.

Managing Principal

Joseph A. La Ferla, Jr.

Joe is a Managing Principal with La Ferla Group. He is also one of the Portfolio Managers for the Global Balanced Advisor, the Growth Equity Portfolio, the Diversified ETF Portfolio, and the Cash Balance Portfolio, along with John Macri and Regis Dillon.

Prior to starting La Ferla Group on May 15, 2015, along with Managing Principals John Macri and Tommy Cordovano, he was the founder of the La Ferla Group branch at PaineWebber and was also, Managing Director-Wealth Management while at UBS.

Joe joined PaineWebber in March 1982 and remained with the firm after the UBS merger in November 2000. He began his career in January 1981 with First Investors Corporation as a Financial Advisor. Previously, he was an airline pilot with American Airlines from 1976 to 1983. He is generally regarded as one of the most knowledgeable and respected professionals in fee-based asset management. Joe has appeared on CNBC, and has been invited on several occasions, to speak to Financial Advisors regarding fee-based asset management. He is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and holds the Series 65 securities license.

John G. Macri, CFP®

Managing Principal

John G. Macri, CFP®

John is one of the founding Managing Principals of La Ferla Group. He is also one of the Portfolio Managers for the Global Balanced Advisor, the Growth Equity Portfolio, the Diversified ETF Portfolio, and the Cash Balance Portfolio, along with Joe La Ferla and Regis Dillon.

Prior to starting La Ferla Group on May 15, 2015, along with Managing Principals Joe La Ferla and Tommy Cordovano, he joined PaineWebber in June 1985 and the La Ferla Group branch in January 1989. He remained with the firm after the UBS merger in November 2000. Previously, he was associated with Merrill Lynch.

John received a B.B.A. in Business Management from Pace University and an M.B.A. from Adelphi University. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and a member of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners. He also holds the Series 65 securities license.

Thomas D. Cordovano, CFP®

Managing Principal

Thomas D. Cordovano

Tommy is one of the three founding Managing Principals of La Ferla Group. He is also the Portfolio Manager for the Muni Bond Advisor and is responsible for managing the Wealth Management services.

Prior to starting La Ferla Group on May 15, 2015, along with Managing Principals Joe La Ferla and John Macri, he joined PaineWebber in June 1986 and the La Ferla Group branch in January 1989. He remained with the firm after the UBS merger in November 2000. Previously, Tommy was associated with Dreyfus Service Corporation.

He received a B.S. in Finance from New York Institute of Technology. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and a member of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners. He holds Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses and is licensed for Life, Variable Life, Accident and Health, and Long-Term Care insurance and Variable Annuities.

Regis R. Dillon, CFP®, CIMA®

Chief Investment Officer

Regis R. Dillon

Regis is the Chief Investment Officer for La Ferla Group. He is also one of the Portfolio Managers for the Global Balanced Advisor, the Growth Equity Portfolio, the Diversified ETF Portfolio, and the Cash Balance Portfolio, along with Joe La Ferla and John Macri.

Prior to joining La Ferla Group on May 15, 2015, he started with UBS in July 2011 and the La Ferla Group branch in October 2011. Formerly, Regis worked for J.P. Morgan Chase as a Personal Banker. He graduated from State University of New York College at Cortland with a degree in Business Economics. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and a member of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners.

In addition, Regis holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst™ certification, administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and taught in conjunction with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and is licensed for Life, Variable Life, Accident and Health and Long-Term Care insurance and Variable Annuities.

Courtney L. McManus

Chief Compliance Officer

Courtney L. McManus

Courtney is the Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and Chief Financial Officer for La Ferla Group. Courtney manages all activities involving compliance, operations, and company financials for La Ferla Group.

Prior to joining La Ferla Group on May 15, 2015, she started with the La Ferla Group branch at UBS in September 2012. Courtney received her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Molloy College.

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