Our Team
James P. Chiaro
Executive Vice President
Chief Investment Services Officer
LPL Financial Advisor
(570) 348-4321 (Office)
james.chiaro@lpl.com
James P. Chiaro is an LPL Financial Advisor at Peoples Security Wealth Advisors. As an LPL Financial Advisor, his goal is to help individuals and organizations pursue their goals by providing them with valuable, reliable, and comprehensive financial advice.
With nearly 20 years in the financial services industry, he utilizes a comprehensive discovery process unique to every person or business. He works with clients based on their needs for investment management, advanced financial planning strategies, and relationship management.
James holds the following registrations through LPL Financial Series 7, General Securities Representative; Series 65, Uniform Investment Advisor Representative; Series 6, Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative; Series 63, Uniform Securities Agent State Law as well as his Pennsylvania Life Insurance License
He is a veteran of the US Air Force and is an avid outdoorsman, family man and community volunteer. He enjoys spending time with his wife Emily, son Reagan and daughter Gabriella. An active member of our community, he is a supporter and volunteer for numerous local and national charities for veterans or individuals with disabilities or addictions, including WNEP's Ryan's Run, the Tour de Scranton, Wounded Warriors Project and the NEPA Philharmonic.
Peter Albano, AIF®
Senior Vice President
LPL Financial Consultant
Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
(570) 348-4321 (Office)
p.albano@lpl.com
Peter Albano is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® who is dedicated to providing integrated wealth management strategies to help clients address important financial goals.
Peter works with a team of highly skilled individuals at Peoples Security Wealth Advisors to provide financial services that include Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, College Funding, Investment Planning and Insurance Services.
Peter has over 30 years of experience as a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Delaware Valley College. His qualifications also include: Series 6, 7, 22, 63 registrations held through LPL Financial as well as Life, Accident and Health Insurance. Peter is also an active member of the local community.
Jeremy Geadrities
Assistant Vice President
Retirement Plan Services Officer
(570) 955-1605 (Office)
jeremy.geadrities@psbt.com
Jeremy graduated from Marywood University with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts. He has over 15 years of experience in Customer Service, five years of experience in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry, and five years experience in Financial Services. He holds FINRA Series 6 and 63 registrations through LPL Financial, is licensed in Pennsylvania for the sale of Life Insurance as well as Fixed and Variable Annuities, and is a Credentialed Qualified 401(k) Administrator designated by the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA).
Jeremy is the Retirement Planning Representative for the Retirement Planning Services Team, specializing in corporate retirement plan design assistance, development and implementation support, and optimization strategies. He works closely with clients to streamline their administrative and regulatory responsibilities while helping to manage risk, and also modernizes plan operations through the strategic application of harmonious technologies. In addition, he assists plan participants through tailored educational campaigns and guidance on how to create a plan that works toward a successful retirement.
Vincent Kubilus III, CFP® AIF®
Senior Vice President
LPL Wealth Planner
(570) 969-0242 (Office)
vincent.kubilus@psbt.com
Vince is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) professional whose goal is to educate individual clients and business owners on the importance of financial planning. By taking a holistic financial planning approach, he is able to determine the scope of services needed for each client, and develops custom investment strategies designed to best position them to pursue their financial and lifetime goals.
Vince graduated from Marywood University with a Masters of Business Administration in Finance and Investments as well as a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, Amanda, and their three children, Isabella, Chase and Kyler.
John Ruckno
Senior Vice President
LPL Financial Advisor
(570) 348-4321 (Office)
john.ruckno@lpl.com
John is a dedicated Financial Advisor focusing on providing full-service wealth management strategies to work toward achieving a diversified range of financial goals and needs.
John works with a group of experienced Financial Advisors at Peoples Security Wealth Advisors to provide financial services that include Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, College Funding, Investment Planning, and Insurance Services.
John has over twelve years of experience as a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager as well as experience in Trust Administration. John holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Susquehanna University. His qualifications also include Series 7 and Series 66 registrations held through LPL Financial as well as a Pennsylvania Life Insurance License. John is also an active member of numerous clubs and community organizations.
Raymond (Mick) Saravitz
Senior Vice President
LPL Financial Consultant
(570) 278-1858 (Office)
mick.saravitz@psbt.com
Mick Saravitz is an LPL Financial Consultant at Peoples Security Wealth Advisors, and he has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. Mick was one of the original founders of the Wealth Management program for Peoples National Bank in 1999, and he still loves helping clients prepare for their retirement goals with products to suppliment Social Security income today.
Mick is a United States Navy veteran and received a Vietnam Era Service Medal for his service; he also held an E6 rank in the US Navy as a Radar Fire Controlt Technician, First Class. He attended the Navy Service Schools Advanced Electronics and Air Search Radar program and also graduated from Broome Community College. His qualifications also include: Series 6, 62, 63 and 65 registrations held through LPL Financial as well as Life, Accident and Health and Casualty.
He enjoys working on his rural property in Friendsville, PA and has a passion for raising American Chestnut trees.
Robert Wright, CFP®, CMFC™
Senior Vice President
LPL Wealth Planner
(570)340-6156 (Office)
bob.wright@lpl.com
Robert T. Wright, CFP®, CFMC™ is an LPL Financial Advisor at Peoples Security Wealth Advisors. He provides comprehensive investment planning for his clients by developing strategies focusing on each individual's specific needs.
Bob has more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career as a Financial Advisor with PNC Brokerage, where he developed his fundamental investment knowledge. Prior to joining the 1st Investment Services team in 2023, he was a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors for many years.
He is a graduate of Misericordia University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He later earned his CFP® certification by completing a rigorous educational program, passing a comprehensive examination, and meeting stringent experience requirements.
Bob enjoys spending his free time with his sons, Robert and Bradley, and riding his Harley.
Mark Zakoski
Senior Vice President
LPL Financial Advisor
570)346-7741 (Office)
mark.zakoski@psbt.com
Mark J. Zakoski is an LPL Financial Advisor at Peoples Security Wealth Advisors. His goal is to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals through wealth management strategies which include annuities, mutual funds, retirement planning, and insurance services.
Mark has more than three decades of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career as a licensed insurance agent, transitioned into a Financial Advisor career with PNC Brokerage and finally joined Peoples Security in 2000. His qualifications also include Series 7, 63, 65, and Series 24 registrations held through LPL Financial as well as a Pennsylvania Life Insurance license.
Mark enjoys spending time with family as well as being part of his church councils, an avid woodsman, restoring classic cars, and motorcycling.