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Glen Allen, CFP® - Financial Advisor

Glen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Siena College graduate. A lifelong resident of the Capital District, he resides in Rotterdam Junction with his wife Fran.

Glen specializes in investment planning and retirement planning. He will be using his nearly 20 years of industry experience to assist our team in various capacities.

Glen enjoys sports and friends and family. He is an active member of his local faith community, and has done volunteer work for the Schenectady City Mission.

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Carmen Caruso, CFP® - Lead Financial Advisor

Carmen is a dedicated financial professional and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ at Del-Sette Capital Management. Carmen brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for helping others achieve their financial goals.

Carmen's journey into finance began after completing his bachelor's degree from Western New England University. During his time at WNE, Carmen not only excelled academically but also participated on the baseball team as a valued team member. This experience taught him the importance of teamwork, accountability, and optimism — qualities that have translated seamlessly into his role at DCM.

Born and raised in Schenectady, Carmen has deep roots in the community. His genuine desire to make a positive impact on people's lives led him to pursue the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ coursework through Boston University. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Carmen is adept at unraveling complex financial situations, providing personalized guidance, and helping clients navigate the intricacies of investments.

Carmen's work ethic and commitment extend beyond the office walls. Embracing a hybrid schedule, he divides his time between the Schenectady office and working remotely from Poughkeepsie, New York, where he resides with his fiancée, Katie. In his leisure time, Carmen remains an ardent sports enthusiast, actively supporting the New York Yankees and closely following the world of Formula 1, with a special passion for Scuderia Ferrari. Carmen also enjoys trying new restaurants with Katie and hanging out with his extended Family.

With Carmen's unwavering dedication, comprehensive financial knowledge, and firsthand experience in overcoming challenges, he is ready to guide you on your financial journey. Whether you need assistance with your past financial decisions, optimizing your current situation, or planning for a prosperous future, Carmen is committed to helping you achieve financial well-being and success.

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Christina Mercado - Client Concierge

Christina Mercado is currently holding the position of Client Concierge at Del-Sette Capital Management. Before this she had 7 years’ experience in the customer service field, where she has been able to showcase her strong dedication to building client relationships and cultivating a positive image of the company. She has always held a customer service position due to her desire to spread human connections. She understands that life can throw many curveballs but sometimes sharing a smile or a warm moment with someone can be the missing component to a better day. Christina has always had an aptitude for learning, and she cannot wait to use what she learns here at Del-Sette Capital Management to further human connections in the financial planning, retirement, and investment world.

Outside of work Christina enjoys spending time outdoors with her younger brothers and lavishing her two cats with as many toys as they want. If she’s not spending time with her cats or brothers, she is reading a book from her never-ending library or listening to music. Christina is passionate about using any medium possible to create art and using that art to spread positivity and love amongst her peers. She hopes to one day use her creativity to spread messages of positivity and love on a grander scale.

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Ann Arceo AAMS™ - Financial Advisor, Operations Manager

I began my career in financial planning nearly 15 years ago. While attending college, I worked at a wealth management firm in Houston, Texas, that provided in-depth comprehensive financial planning and investment management. I fell in love with the planning process and never looked back.

I went on to work for LPL Financial, an independent broker dealer, where I earned my Series 7 & 66 securities licenses. I worked alongside a branch manager creating financial plans, account summaries, and investment performance reports. From there, I started my own RIA firm and provided outsourced planning services to other advisors. I loved helping small firms implement new systems and processes so they could better serve their clients.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Houston, Victoria. I live with my husband and two children in Fort Collins, CO, and we enjoy spending time with friends, hiking, traveling, and of course planning our financial future together!

I’m excited to join the Del-Sette Capital Management team and learn more about the innovative retirement planning process the firm is using to transform client lives.

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Brianna Esposito - Tax Preparer, Tax Planner

Hi! My name is Brianna and I am from Connecticut. I graduated magna cum laude from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Finance with a specialization in Financial Planning. During my time at CSU, I gained professional experience as a tax preparer preparing individual and business returns.

The commitment of Del-Sette Capital Management to their clients’ success is something I admire and hope to build upon.

In my free time, you can find me with my dogs, usually on a hike or learning a new trick! I look forward to sharing my expertise and work in harmony to reach your highest goals!

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Leah Nelson, CFP® - Paraplanner

Leah has been financial planning for about 5 years and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Leah’s passion for financial planning comes from her desire to help people. She understands that finances can be a big stressor in people’s lives and wants to help ease that burden to allow clients to live their lives to the fullest.

Leah is passionate about educating disadvantaged people about financial literacy and recently spent a few years creating a program to teach domestic violence survivors financial skills.

She lives about 30 miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband and son born in early 2023. Together they enjoy spending time outdoors and often spend time in the canyons near their home. She also enjoys going to see the touring Broadway musicals that come to Salt Lake.

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Jennifer Zegarelli – Client Services

Jennifer is a part of our client service team, she assists clients in the onboarding process and collects all pertinent documents. She grew up in Oneonta, NY and graduated from Paul Smith’s College with a degree in travel/tourism.

Jennifer currently lives in Kingshill in the Virgin Islands with her husband Tony and son Arlo. Prior to Del-Sette Capital, Jennifer worked as a customer service and sales representative for Verizon for 11 years, winning many awards and trips for her dedication and sales.

When she is not working she is the readiness coordinator for her husband’s military unit. Jennifer enjoys nature, traveling with her family, volunteering with military families and animals.

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Buddy Del-Sette

Buddy has been a crucial part of the team for more than 14 years. From a humble beginning in a shelter, he went on to be the Del-Sette mascot. While on the job, he checks in on team members, greets clients, saves the team from being murdered by the mailman, and serves as an emotional support Dog when the market turns volatile. When he's not working, he likes to hunt for morsels in office garbage cans and lunch bags, sit on the back porch in the sunlight, and take naps next to his human.

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