Our Teams

John leads Toroso Advisors northeast advisory practice and has established relationships with accountants, payroll companies, and plan sponsors that offer qualified retirement plan solutions that include open architecture platforms and fiduciary services. He has also partners with individual clients to manage their personal and IRA Rollover assets.

He has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry and has sold, implemented, and serviced 100’s of qualified retirement plans including: 401(k), Profit Sharing, and Cash Balance retirement plans.

After having worked at ADP and Fidelity Investments, and having owned and operated his own registered investment adviser firm, John understands the perspectives of ownership, management, and the rank and file employee, and how to successfully communicate with all three groups.

His career in the financial services industry, solid retention rate, and outstanding reputation among both his colleagues and clients are the direct result of his understanding, ability, and practice of:

• Setting proper expectations

• Creating flexible, accountable and comprehensive solutions that meet his clients' needs

• Always putting the participants and individual account holders first

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and the Series 65 securities license.

Sandra Lake is a senior registered associate with Toroso Advisors. She is responsible for various aspects of client service, administrative and operational functions. Sandra has been working with Jim for more than 7 years.

She previously worked in the wealth management office for two wealthy families. In addition, she worked as a registered associate at Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley for 9 years. She is a graduate of the University of Alaska, Anchorage with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Sandra holds the Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses.