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, with more than 35 years of experience. Our firm is 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 with the primary responsibility of managing the firm. He is also a member of our Investment Committee. 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 and is in charge of our Business Services. He is also a member of our Investment Committee.

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 Multi Asset Advisor and Muni Bond Advisor. He is responsible for managing our Wealth Management services, with the primary focus on managing our client services. He is also a member of our Investment Committee.

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, CFA, CFP®

Chief Investment Officer

Regis R. Dillon

Regis is the Chief Investment Officer for La Ferla Group, and the Chairman of our Investment Committee. He is also the Portfolio Manager for the Global Balanced Advisor, the Growth Equity Portfolio, and the Diversified ETF Portfolio.

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. Regis is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Charterholder. The CFA designation is globally recognized and attests to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive study program in the field of investment management and research analysis. Regis is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and a member of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners. 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.

Darriel L. Johnson

Investment Advisor

Darriel L. Johnson

Darriel is an Investment Advisor with La Ferla Group.

Prior to joining La Ferla Group in February 2020, he began his financial services career with PaineWebber in 1996. From 2004 to 2019, he worked as a Vice President for Retirement Advisor of America (RAA), Fisher Investments, Cleary Gull, and Johnson Financial Services. Since 2004, Darriel has a long history working with predominantly American, Delta, and United Airlines pilots and their families. He is a graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in Economics. He also played football for the Longhorns. Darriel holds a Series 65 license.

Courtney L. McManus

Chief Financial Officer

Courtney L. McManus

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

Christina A. Hafner

Client Services

Christina Hafner

Christina is responsible for managing our client services. She joined La Ferla Group in April 2018. Christina received her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Ecology from State University of New York College at Oneonta.

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