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Ernest Caponegro

43 Years of Experience
Manasquan, NJ
4 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Ernest Caponegro is a registered investment advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, based in Manasquan, NJ, with 43 years of industry experience. Ernest operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, and 1 more. Their firm serves 28,410 clients with $12B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
354 advisors
Number of Clients
28,410 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$439K average
Assets Under Management
$12.5B

Fee Structure

Osaic Advisors offers investment management through several programs:

  • Ally Account: Fees are negotiable, with a maximum annual fee of 2.50%. Transaction charges apply.
  • Counsel Account: Fees are negotiable, with a maximum annual fee of 2.50%. This is a wrap account, so the fee covers both advice and transactions.
  • Partner Program: Access to third-party managers with varying fees. Osaic either receives a portion of the fee or charges a separate consulting fee.
  • Plan Participant Retirement Program: Maximum 3% annual fee, either fixed or tiered, based on assets in your retirement plan account.
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Location

2329 Hwy 34, Suite 303, Manasquan, NJ, 08736

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History

Regulatory History (4)
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Judgment / Lien
May 2014
Customer Dispute
September 2004
Settled
Customer Dispute
April 1999
Denied
Customer Dispute
November 1994
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Ernest is the owner-operator of EMC Insurance Agency & Fin Svcs LLC, a full-service property, casualty, and life insurance agency, since 2006, dedicating full-time hours to it. He also serves as a board member of the Brick Police Athletic League, spending minimal time per month on this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Osaic Advisory Services, LLC
October 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
October 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.
October 2024 - October 2024 · 0 mos
American Portfolios Advisors, INC
May 2021 - October 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos
American Portfolios Financial Services, INC.Broker
September 2020 - October 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo
National Securities CorporationBroker
April 2016 - July 2020 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Southeast Investments, N.c., INC.Broker
December 2013 - April 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Southeast Investments, N.c., INC.Broker
February 2012 - November 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos
Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC
January 2009 - April 2012 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Garden State Securities, INC.Broker
November 2008 - February 2012 · 3 yrs 3 mos
First Montauk Securities CORP.
November 2006 - November 2008 · 2 yrs
First Montauk Securities CORP.Broker
January 1999 - November 2008 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Robert Thomas Securities, INCBroker
April 1998 - December 1998 · 8 mos
Gilford Securities IncorporatedBroker
February 1995 - May 1998 · 3 yrs 3 mos
First Hanover Securities, INC.Broker
August 1994 - January 1995 · 5 mos
Emanuel and CompanyBroker
January 1992 - August 1994 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Lehman Brothers INC.Broker
May 1990 - January 1992 · 1 yr 8 mos
Prudential-Bache Securities INC.Broker
May 1982 - May 1990 · 8 yrs
Philips, Appel & Walden, INC.Broker
March 1982 - November 1987 · 5 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations1 state
NJ
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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