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Cornerstone Planning Group

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Client AUM

$767,803,983

Clients

1,192

Advisors

23

across 7 offices

About

Cornerstone Planning Group serves individuals (including high-net-worth clients), businesses, qualified retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates with discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and educational seminars. The firm operates as a fee-only, independent SEC‑registered adviser and discloses that it does not accept commissions or third‑party sales compensation.

The firm’s investment process blends fundamental analysis with a general preference for low‑cost, passive ETFs and mutual funds, and it documents client objectives with investment policy statements that guide model‑based portfolio management. For employer‑sponsored or “held‑away” retirement accounts, Cornerstone uses a third‑party order‑management platform (Pontera) to review options and implement allocation and rebalancing strategies without taking client login credentials or direct custody.

Noteworthy differences from many peers include offering ERISA fiduciary consulting for retirement plans and the ability to serve as either a 3(21) or 3(38) fiduciary when agreed, while also permitting supervised persons, in their individual capacities, to sell insurance products to clients (a disclosed conflict). The firm states that financial planning engagements may be structured as either upfront flat fees or hourly work and also discloses that it does not vote proxies for securities held in client accounts.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: 0.50% +: 1.35%

Project-based

$100 to $1,000 per hour (for financial planning)

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees range from $500 to $100,000 or hourly at $100 to $1,000 per hour

Main office

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350 Passaic Avenue, Suite 201

Fairfield NJ 07004

Advisors at this office

17

Most active in

Arizona · California · Connecticut · Florida · Georgia · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Also doing business as

Allen Financial Group · Angle + Fifth · Cambium Strategies · Cornerstone Planning Group · Cornerstone Planning Group Inc. · Highlift Financial · Horizon Wealth Strategies, LLC · Luna Financial Group · Southern Capital · Strata Capital

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Advisors at this firm

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Christopher K

Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, NJ

Cornerstone Planning Group

Christopher Kelly is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Planning Group with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including MML Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed to sell life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Cornerstone Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a fee-only fiduciary, emphasizing passive investment strategies through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs while tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Carmine C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, NJ

Cornerstone Planning Group

Carmine Corino is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cornerstone Planning Group since 2009. He previously worked with NYLIFE Securities Inc and New York Life Insurance Company from 2003 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a restaurant in Nutley, New Jersey. Cornerstone Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm operates as a fee-only fiduciary, focusing on portfolios built around written investment policy statements and generally favoring passive, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael F

Series 63, Series 66

New Braunfels, TX

Cornerstone Planning Group

Michael Ferrara is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Planning Group in New Braunfels, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Horizon Wealth Strategies, Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol, where he is involved in flight crew training and operations. Cornerstone Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm operates as a fee-only fiduciary, emphasizing passive investment strategies through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs while tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas W

Series 66

Fairfield, NJ

Cornerstone Planning Group

Thomas Woloszyn is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Planning Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Strata Capital, LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Woloszyn has also been involved with IDA Art Vinyl Graphics and The Clubhouse on Whitney. Cornerstone Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm operates as a fee-only fiduciary, focusing on passive investment strategies through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs while tailoring asset allocation to client needs.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael B

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65, Series 66

Fairfield, NJ

Cornerstone Planning Group

Michael Bozzone is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Planning Group in Fairfield, NJ, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and securities licenses Series 65 and 66. He has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, New York Life Insurance Company, and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he is also appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products. Cornerstone Planning Group serves individuals, businesses, qualified retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates through discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a fee-only, independent approach focusing on low-cost, passive ETFs and mutual funds, and offers ERISA fiduciary consulting and flexible financial planning engagements.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Alexa P

Series 63, Series 65

Lake Mary, FL

Cornerstone Planning Group

Alexa Pao is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Planning Group with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with firms including New York Life and Island Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Authentic Alexa, LLC, which provides consulting and a subscription-based platform focused on digital workspace setup and LinkedIn lead generation. Cornerstone Planning Group serves individuals, businesses, and institutions with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes a low-cost, passive investment approach and offers ERISA fiduciary consulting for retirement plans.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David D

Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, NJ

Cornerstone Planning Group

David D'albero is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Planning Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Strata Capital Group, Eagle Strategies, New York Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he operates under the DBA Strata Capital Group for brokering non-registered insurance products. Cornerstone Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes fee-only fiduciary services and uses a passive investment approach centered on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, tailoring asset allocation to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James A

Series 63, Series 65

Glastonbury, CT

Cornerstone Planning Group

James Allen is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Planning Group with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including New York Life Insurance, Eagle Strategies LLC, and Allen Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in brokering life insurance and annuity products through Allen Financial Group. Cornerstone Planning Group serves individuals, businesses, retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates with fee-only, independent financial advice. The firm uses a disciplined investment approach focused on low-cost passive ETFs and mutual funds, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Anthony D

Series 65

Fairfield, NJ

Cornerstone Planning Group

Anthony Depersio is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Planning Group with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cornerstone, he worked at Petracco & Sons Deli and the Nutley School District. Cornerstone Planning Group serves individuals, businesses, qualified retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates with discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental analysis with a preference for low-cost, passive ETFs and mutual funds, offering ERISA fiduciary consulting and flexible financial planning fee structures.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas S

Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, NJ

Cornerstone Planning Group

Thomas Sokira is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Planning Group with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Sokira serves as Managing Partner of Anthem Financial Services, conducting 401(k) consulting. Cornerstone Planning Group serves individuals, businesses, retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes low-cost, passive investment options and offers fiduciary consulting and retirement-plan services while operating as a fee-only, independent SEC-registered adviser.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jon T

Series 66

Fairfield, NJ

Cornerstone Planning Group

Jon Tarno is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Planning Group with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Cornerstone Planning Group and its affiliated firms since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokering and participates as an investor in residential real estate renovation projects. Cornerstone Planning Group serves individuals, businesses, qualified retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes low-cost, passive investment strategies and offers ERISA fiduciary consulting services while operating as a fee-only, independent SEC-registered adviser.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark O

CFP®, Series 63

Austin, TX

Cornerstone Planning Group

Mark Olson is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cornerstone Planning Group and has held roles at Horizon Wealth Strategies, NYLife Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Olson volunteers with the Hill Country Conservancy in Texas and serves on the finance committee, and he is a board member of the St. Martin's Lutheran Church Endowment. Cornerstone Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, businesses, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fee-only fiduciary services and typically employs passive investment strategies using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Giro M

Series 63, Series 66

Fairfield, NJ

Cornerstone Planning Group

Giro Maddaluna is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Planning Group with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LUNA Financial Group, BM Financial Group, Eagle Strategies LLC, and New York Life. Cornerstone Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a fee-only fiduciary, emphasizing passive investment strategies through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Carmine C

Series 66

Fairfield, NJ

Cornerstone Planning Group

Carmine Coppola is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Planning Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Strata Capital Group, NYlife Securities, Eagle Strategies, New York Life Insurance, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Securities. He is involved in insurance brokering through Strata Capital Group, focusing on non-registered insurance products. Cornerstone Planning Group serves individuals, businesses, and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment approach emphasizing low-cost, passive ETFs and mutual funds, and offers ERISA fiduciary consulting for retirement plans.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Zane B

Series 65

Fairfield, NJ

Cornerstone Planning Group

Zane Belcak is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Planning Group with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Zynergy Retirement Planning, as well as in educational roles at Monmouth University and Flanders School District. Cornerstone Planning Group serves individuals, businesses, qualified retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates with discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and educational seminars. The firm employs a model-based investment approach focusing on low-cost, passive ETFs and mutual funds and offers ERISA fiduciary consulting and flexible financial planning engagement structures.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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