Reduce Risk, Increase Reward
Our Core Values
At DirectAdvisors, we have one singular focus: The financial health of your business and employees.
INTEGRITY
We treat everyone with respect. And we stay independent—no conflicts of interest here.
SERVICE
We see a client request as a welcome opportunity to show how much we care. We answer the phone. You’ll know the team well.
GROWTH
We are here to help you grow. We will teach you how to make better financial decisions both personally and professionally.
COMPLIANCE
We strive for compliance with both the letter and the intent of the law. We stand behind our work and will defend it at our own expense.
Are you a merit shop construction company subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act or state prevailing wage regulations?
WE WILL:
- Determine and design the appropriate bona fide benefit structure.
- Administer health and welfare insurance benefits.
- Administer supplemental unemployment, paid time-off, training and savings benefits.
- Integrate your bona fide benefit plan with your retirement plan.
Do you need an ERISA fiduciary to consult with you as you navigate retirement plan options for your employees?
WE WILL:
- Design and manage your plan.
- Assist with the oversight of your plan’s service providers and platforms.
- Provide fiduciary investment management, governance and stewardship.
- Lead participant education efforts and offer one-on-one advice.
Our Expertise
Caring for your employees and for your bottom line can be complex. We help you balance the two and gain peace of mind.
DirectAdvisors is an independent, fee-based firm specializing in two areas: Prevailing Wage Solutions & Fiduciary Services.
Meet Our Team
Where you see obligation, we see opportunity.
In fact, our team brings together more than a century of combined professional experience in developing fringe benefit plans and providing retirement plan guidance to benefit your organization and your employees.
Tom Santa Barbara
Co-Founder
Jeff Ricchiuti
Chief Investment Officer
Grace LaPlante
Administrative Assistant
Jeff Bennett
Co-Founder
Stacy Gregory
Plan Advisor
Tanya Mandigo
Trust Analyst
Catherine “Kitty” Kilmer
VP of Compliance
Travis Santa Barbara
Chief Administrative Officer
Latest From Our Blog
Retirement Plan Podcast Series #9 – What’s in an Adoption Agreement?
The adoption agreement is your guidebook on the features associated with your retirement plan, and is something you and your administrative team should be very familiar with. It is critical that you follow the rules in your adoption agreement to help ensure the Plan stays compliant.
Top 10 Things Construction Companies Can Do to Be More Competitive
Construction executives are fabulous at what they do best—construction. However, they know their limitations and need a great team around them. Here are the top 10 things your company can do to retain the top-notch team you already have, be more competitive, and ultimately win more bids:
DirectAdvisors Podcast #3 – New York State Construction Concerns: a Conversation with Brian Sampson, President of ABC Empire Chapter
We are excited to announce our latest podcast by Tom Santa Barbara, president of DirectAdvisors, entitled “New York State Construction Concerns”. In this podcast, Tom interviews Brian Sampson, President of the Empire Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Brian discusses some of his thoughts on the latest developments in the industry and the state of New York, especially the many challenges being faced amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
