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Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

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Client AUM

$147,350,970

Clients

552

Advisors

31

across 19 offices

About

Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts and some corporate entities. The firm offers both ongoing portfolio management and standalone financial planning engagements for clients who do not retain asset management.

Investment decisions are typically guided by a fundamental, long‑term orientation and the firm generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis, building diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs and, when used, third‑party sub‑advisers. Chelsea Advisory generally does not pursue active trading, allows clients to impose investment restrictions (subject to firm acceptance), and conducts periodic compliance and portfolio reviews.

What is notable about the firm is its integration with an affiliated broker‑dealer and a single, affiliated custody/execution platform that routes clearing through a named clearing firm; the firm recommends that clients open accounts on that platform and may decline relationships if clients insist on other custodians. Many advisory representatives are dually registered and some are licensed to sell insurance products through the affiliate, and the firm discloses various revenue‑sharing, platform rebates and crediting practices tied to the custody arrangement — conflicts it says are managed through disclosure, training and supervisory oversight.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management

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Fee options

Fixed

Agreed upon fixed rate for standalone financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Percentage

Negotiable up to a maximum of 2% annually

Project-based

Up to $600 per hour for standalone financial planning and consulting services

Other

Account minimum: $25,000

Main office

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242 Main Street

Staten Island NY 10307

Advisors at this office

13

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Advisors at this firm

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Steven M

ChFC®, Series 63

Staten Island, NY

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Steven Melchiorri is a ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. He previously worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life, as well as The ON Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Melchiorri conducts free financial literacy workshops on social security and Medicare through the American Financial Education Alliance. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis while integrating its advisory services with affiliated broker-dealer and custody platforms.

Wealth management
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James S

Series 65

Lake Charles, LA

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

James Stephenson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. since 2021 and previously held roles at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and Stine Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Stephenson Tax Group, a separate tax-related business. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate clients. The firm follows a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis and emphasizing integration with an affiliated broker-dealer and custody platform.

Wealth management
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Russell L

Series 63, Series 65

Orland Park, IL

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Russell Luce is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Silver Oak Securities, Lifemark Securities Corp., and other firms. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Planning Legacies Financial Group, a full insurance firm. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate clients. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach and generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis with diversified portfolios.

Wealth management
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Nicholas I

Series 63, Series 65

Staten Island, NY

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Nicholas Iarrobino is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chelsea Financial Services since 2019 and previously at Regulus Advisors from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent and is involved in managing multiple real estate partnerships and property management entities. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate clients. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Wealth management
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Christopher V

Series 63, Series 65

Staten Island, NY

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Christopher Vetrano is a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Chelsea Financial Services since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance with National Life Group and Innovative Underwriters and spends time meeting with clients about retirement income needs through CV Wealth Management. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate clients. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis, and integrates its advisory services with an affiliated broker-dealer and custody platform.

Wealth management
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Roseann P

Series 63, Series 65

Staten Island, NY

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Roseann Palermo is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Chelsea Advisory Services in 2012, she has been associated with Johnjoseph Financial Group since 1996. Outside of her advisory work, she is the president and owner of Palermo Insurance Agency, where she is involved in insurance sales. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm typically follows a fundamental, long-term investment approach and manages diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis, with an emphasis on compliance and client-directed restrictions.

Wealth management
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Paul B

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Lady Lake, FL

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Paul Balog is a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Chelsea Financial Services since 2018, following a prior role at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. Balog is also licensed to sell insurance products, working part-time as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm follows a fundamental, long-term investment approach and generally manages diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis, with an integrated custody and execution platform linked to an affiliated broker-dealer.

Wealth management
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Ryan K

CFP®, Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Ryan Keller is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. since 2017. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2008 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in a family non-securities insurance business. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate clients. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, long-term investment approach with discretionary portfolio management, offering diversified portfolios primarily across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Wealth management
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Ori P

Series 63

Staten Island, NY

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Ori Pagovich is a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, Pagovich teaches in an after-school program with the nonprofit Makom NY. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate clients. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, long-term investment approach and manages diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes, generally on a discretionary basis.

Wealth management
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Wesley S

Series 63, Series 65

Hoover, AL

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Wesley Steed is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, spanning a total of 17 years. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and select corporate clients. The firm typically manages diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis with a long-term investment approach and integrates closely with an affiliated broker-dealer and custody platform.

Wealth management
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Andrew C

CFP®, Series 66

Staten Island, NY

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Andrew Cilento is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. He previously worked at Voya Investments Distributor, LLC, Voya Investment Management, and Cohen & Steers. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and select corporate clients. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis and integrating its services with an affiliated broker-dealer and custody platform.

Wealth management
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Daniel O

CFP®, Series 63

Staten Island, NY

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Daniel Overcash Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 55 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. and has a longstanding career including over five decades at Budell Overcash Anderson & Co., Inc. based in Staten Island, NY. Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, long-term investment approach and offers both discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning engagements.

Wealth management
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David L

Series 63, Series 65

Statham, GA

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

David Lamb is a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 10 years of experience in the industry. He has been with Chelsea Financial Services since 2016 and previously worked at Humana for 14 years. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm focuses on fundamental, long-term investment strategies and manages diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis across various asset classes.

Wealth management
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Stephen S

Series 63, Series 65

Staten Island, NY

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Stephen Sebold is a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 18 years. Sebold has been with Chelsea Financial Services since 2020. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm typically manages diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis with a fundamental, long-term investment approach and integrates its services with an affiliated broker-dealer and custody platform.

Wealth management
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Odalis L

Series 65

Miami, FL

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Odalis Lopez is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. in Miami, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Chelsea Advisory Services in 2019, Lopez worked at IFS Securities and G.A. Repple and Company. Outside of advisory work, Lopez is involved in health insurance sales through Sterling Benefits Group, LLC and life insurance and annuity sales via Odalis M. Lopez Financial Associates, LLC. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm focuses on long-term, fundamental investment strategies and generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis, emphasizing diversified portfolios and periodic compliance reviews.

Wealth management
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