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Vicus Capital, Inc.

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Firm-wide stats for Vicus Capital, Inc.

Total advisors

89

Across 41 offices

Clients per advisor

69 High

Avg AUM per client

$468,636 Low

HNW client ratio

36% High

About

Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning to a mix of individuals, businesses, trusts and employee benefit plan sponsors, delivering services on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm also facilitates access to third‑party money managers, digital-advice portfolios (Vicus 24/7), and fee‑based programs for 529 plans, annuities and variable universal life policies.

The firm’s investment process combines fundamental and technical analysis and uses a variety of model and separately managed strategies, including core‑satellite (CoreOps™), momentum/relative‑strength approaches, fixed income tacticals, ESG and faith‑based allocations, and tax‑loss harvesting overlays on eligible models. IARs gather client information to tailor strategies and Vicus implements portfolios using custodial platforms and model delivery arrangements with outside managers when appropriate.

Compared with many large enterprise advisers, Vicus places explicit emphasis on retirement‑plan consulting and fiduciary services, offering ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) advisory support, plan investment selection and monitoring, model portfolios for plans, and a participant account management program (AMP) that uses a third‑party order management platform (Pontera). The firm also operates multiple internal divisions (Elite Advisory, Managed Solutions, Managed Separate Accounts and Custom Solutions) and serves as co‑advisor or solicitor/promoter relationships, which can produce a broader mix of implementation options and third‑party manager access than some peers.

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Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments

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Demographic focus

Religious/faith focused

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Location

50 Main Street, Suite 1000, #1013

White Plains NY 10606

Advisors at this office

2

Advisors at this office

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Diana D

CFP®, Series 66

White Plains, NY

Vicus Capital, Inc.

Diana DeFrate is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as owner and CEO of DeFrate & Paavola, LLC. She has been with Vicus Capital, Inc. since 2005 and also holds a role at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she is licensed to sell life, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis across multiple strategies and provides specialized fiduciary consulting and plan-sponsor services alongside traditional advisory offerings.

ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Religious/faith focused
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Tuula P

CFP®, Series 66

White Plains, NY

Vicus Capital, Inc.

Tuula Paavola is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as owner and managing director of DeFrate & Paavola, LLC. She has been affiliated with Vicus Capital, Inc. since 2005 and also maintains a role as an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a range of strategies combining fundamental and technical analysis and provides specialized fiduciary consulting and plan-sponsor services uncommon among enterprise firms.

ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Religious/faith focused
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