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Vanderbilt Grows - Welcome James D. CPA, MBA, PFS

Posted by Jerry McNulty on 9/10/26, 9:43 AM

 

Vanderbilt is happy to announce one of the newest additions to our firm, Registered Representative, James D. CPA, MBA, PFS, President & Founder of The DeMinno CPA Firm, PC Wealth Management. James is joining us from New York.

 

Jim has over four decades of experience in tax and accounting services, and more than 25 years of experience in wealth management and financial services. Jim formed his practice, after working for many years in the tax department of Price Waterhouse Coopers, because he wanted to provide a comprehensive resource for clients’ financial, accounting, and tax needs.

With a passion for the challenge in his role, Jim enjoys serving as a trusted guide for his clients, helping them coordinate their financial needs and understand their opportunities. While he provides a vast array of services, Jim specializes in IRS representation, tax planning, and wealth management. Jim is deeply committed to protecting his clients from the serious consequences of unresolved tax matters.


Jim’s diverse educational background adds depth to his strong tax, accounting, and wealth management knowledge. A Registered Representative now with VFG, Jim holds securities registrations, as well as Life and Health insurance licenses. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). He received his Bachelor of Science in accounting from Manhattan University, his Master of Business Administration in taxation from Iona University, and his Post Master’s Certificate in Finance from Iona University.

 

"Jim embodies everything our GRITT culture stands for. We're thrilled to welcome him and look forward to the impact he'll make for his clients and our firm." — Heidi Distante, CEO

 

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Topics: Financial Advisors, Independent Financial Advisor, Financial advisor, independent broker dealer, Vanderbilt Financial Group, Advisor Spotlight

VFG Spotlight on Matt Holibaugh, Council Member & Financial Advisor!

Posted by Jerry McNulty on 6/30/25, 3:24 PM

Each quarter Vanderbilt Financial Group features a financial professional in the Vanderbilt family who exhibits the VFG values of Gratitude, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Trust on a consistent basis. These values impact their work with clients and VFG staff and ultimately push for excellence in their business practices which are unparalleled and incredibly unique. These Financial Professionals offer sage advice and best practices for boosting your business on your terms according to your values.

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Topics: woodbury broker dealer, Financial Advising, Vanderbilt Financial Group, Blogging, Advisor Tools, Advisor Spotlight

Financial Capability Month: Empowering Clients with Smart Money Moves

Posted by Jerry McNulty on 4/28/25, 2:22 PM

April is Financial Capability Month — a perfect opportunity for financial professionals to help their clients strengthen their financial foundations. As financial professionals and advocates, it's crucial that you not only manage portfolios but also guide your clients toward smarter everyday financial decisions.

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Topics: Financial Advisors, Financial Advising, Independent Financial Advisor, Business Building, Client Relationships, Financial advisor, Long Term Planning, Vanderbilt Financial Group, Financial Literacy, College Debt, Investment, Investment Behavior, Financial Fraud, Managing Debt, saving, saving money, financial stress, mental health, Advisor Tools, Client Tips

Top 3 Challenges Financial Advisors Face—and How VFG Has Their Backs

Posted by Jerry McNulty on 2/19/25, 12:39 PM

Being a financial advisor is no walk in the park. Between managing client expectations, keeping the communication flowing, and tackling industry complexities, the role can feel like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle. But don’t worry—Vanderbilt Financial Group (VFG) is here to help you trade the stress for success. Let’s dive into the top three challenges financial advisors face and how VFG steps in to make things easier.

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Topics: Financial Advisors, Financial Advising, Broker Dealer, Financial Technology, Vanderbilt Financial Group

Welcome Angelo, Jordan & Husnain

Posted by Jerry McNulty on 11/6/24, 1:56 PM

We are excited to welcome our additions to the Vanderbilt Team during the 3rd Quarter of 2024, Angelo Grosso, Jordan Luna, and Husnain Tirmazi. The addition of these three team members is key to the firm's vision of building the strongest teams to support our financial professionals.

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Topics: woodbury broker dealer, woodbury financial services, Broker Dealer, independent broker dealer, Vanderbilt Financial Group, finance, Operations, hires

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