Meet the Team
Michael J. Sedam, MSFS, CPWA®, AEP®, CAP®, RICP®, ChFC®, CLU® What do all those letters mean?
Mike began his financial planning career in 2002 and founded TEN22 Private Wealth, P.C. in 2017, as an independent financial planning and private wealth management firm that would operate solely under the fiduciary standard of care. Mike has a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Cairn University and completed a Masters of Science in Financial Services with a Concentration in Legacy Planning in October of 2021. Mike is currently registered as an IAR of Commonwealth.
A U.S. military and Gulf War veteran, Mike also spent five years living in the Middle East as a civilian military consultant. These early adulthood forays around the globe created the passion for international travel and cross-cultural service that is central to Mike’s life today. Mike lives in Bucks County Pennsylvania with Jennifer, his wife of 25 years, and their five children.
Mike at the Taj Mahal in 2017 with his daughter Hannah
Ryan M. Evans, CPWA®, CFP®, RICP®
Ryan joined Mike’s team in 2013 after two years with a leading Philadelphia based financial planning firm. As a Wealth Management Advisor, Ryan’s main focus is in working directly with clients to create and implement strategies to help achieve their personal and financial goals. Ryan graduated from The Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business where he earned his B.S. in Accounting, while completing a minor in Business Law. Ryan is currently registered as an IAR of Commonwealth.
Outside of work Ryan enjoys getting out on the golf course with his friends, exploring new restaurants and breweries, and relaxing at home with his wife Diana and their two dogs. He is an avid Philadelphia sports fan, and enjoys nothing more than spending quality time with his friends and family.
Brianna M. Adams, Client Service Associate
Brianna joined the TEN22 team in July 2021 as a Client Service Associate. A graduate of Temple University, Brianna earned a B.B.A. in Legal Studies and Economics and held leadership roles in The Future Business Leaders of America and the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia. Brianna’s attention to detail, strong communication skills, and commitment to serving others are key contributions to our uniquely remarkable client experience.
Outside of the office, Brianna is training as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), to promote and advance the best interests of abused and neglected children in Foster Care. When not advocating for other families, Brianna enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending quality time with her family (which includes her cat, Mini).
Andrew DiValentino, CFP®, Wealth Management Associate
Andrew joined the TEN22 team in February 2023 as a Wealth Management Associate after 6 years with a large financial services company. Andrew graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania where he earned his B.S. in Accounting and Finance. Andrew’s consistency and timeliness matched with his financial planning education and experience will help to ensure that every financial plan and analysis created for a TEN22 client is both accurate and actionable.
Andrew spends his free time golfing with his Dad and two brothers, staying physically active, and spending time with his fiancé, Valarie. He also enjoys large gatherings of his family and friends, as well as supporting his favorite Philadelphia sports teams.
Meet our Investment Management and Research Partners at Commonwealth
Brad McMillan, CFA®
Managing Principal, Chief Investment Officer
Brad started at Commonwealth in 2006. As managing principal, chief investment officer, he oversees Commonwealth’s investment and asset management groups, chairing the investment committee and acting as the primary spokesperson for the firm’s investment divisions.
Brad is a frequent commentator on the financial markets, U.S. economic policy, and the global economy for a range of national media outlets. Brad maintains a daily blog, The Independent Market Observer, and is a regular contributor to Forbes. Brad’s professional qualifications include designated membership in the CFA Institute. He has an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth and graduate degrees from MIT and Boston College.
Brian McCormick, CIMA®
Director, Investment Management and Research
Brian joined Commonwealth in August 2004 as a member of the Retirement team. In January 2008, he joined the Research team as an investment research associate, responding to advisor inquiries on various topics, including asset allocation, mutual funds, ETFs, and separate account managers.
Brian is the lead analyst for the small-cap asset class and is also responsible for Commonwealth’s ETF research and due diligence, including the ETF Reference Guide. In addition to holding FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 securities registrations, Brian holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation. Brian earned a BS in management from Quinnipiac University.
Brian Price, CFA®
Managing Principal, Investment Management and Research
As managing principal, investment management and research, Brian manages the Research team, as well as oversees the asset allocation, fund selection and overall management of Commonwealth’s Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program.
In addition to holding his FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations, Brian is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder. He graduated from Georgetown University with a BA in American government.
Chad LaFauci, CFA,® CAIA
Vice President, Alternative Investments
As vice president, alternative investments, Chad is responsible for analysis, approval, and ongoing monitoring of all alternative investment products (e.g., private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure, and commodities).
Chad graduated from Bates College with a degree in economics, is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation and his FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities registrations.
Jim McAllister, CFA®
Vice President, Equity Research
Jim oversees the Equity Research team, which assists advisors with ongoing due diligence and analysis of equity-based mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, separately managed accounts, and individual securities.
In addition to earning a BS in finance from Lehigh University, Jim is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder. Prior to joining Commonwealth, Jim was a fundamental equity research analyst for Loomis, Sayles & Co. and a research analyst at State Street Global Advisors in the U.S. active quantitative group.
Peter Essele, CFA®, CAIA, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Investment Management and Research
As senior vice president of the Investment Management and Research team, Peter oversees asset allocation, fund selection, and overall management of Commonwealth’s discretionary platform.
Peter is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification, and his FINRA Series 7, 24, 31, 53, and 66 securities registrations. He is also a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society. Peter graduated from Union College, where he earned a BS in industrial economics.
Robert Kane, CAIA
Manager, Alternative Investments
As a manager of alternative investments, Rob facilitates due diligence and research activities on products within alternative financial strategies (e.g., managed futures, hedge funds, private credit, private equity, and structured products).
Rob holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation, FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 securities registrations, and a certificate in Advanced Derivative Market Strategies. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Sam Millette
Director, Fixed Income
Sam’s primary responsibilities include overseeing the team’s fixed income research initiatives, responding to advisor inquiries, analyzing individual bonds, and drafting market research and commentary.
Sam graduated from Tufts University with a degree in economics and is a member of the CFA Society Boston.
Ode to a wonderful Father, Mentor, and Friend
James Hamilton Sedam (1944 – 2020)
My father’s legacy of advising and guiding clients toward financial security began in 1974. Jim Sedam was a wonderful mentor, always willing and available to share his perspective and a sage’s wisdom to any client or colleague that asked. I was blessed to work side-by-side with my father for 18 years, watching him serve his clients faithfully and tirelessly, modeling integrity every step of the way until retiring from the 46 year career that he loved just two days before leaving this earth. Jim Sedam’s legacy lives on at TEN22 as his wise counsel and sharp-witted quotes are fondly shared both in the office and with our clients.