Our Team

Jim is the managing director of Toll Gate Capital Advisors LLC. Jim founded his own advisory practice in 1973. Originally from New York, he has lived in Rhode Island since 1968 and has been married to his wife, Karen, since 1972. He has two sons, James III and Ryan, and four grandchildren: James IV, Emilie, Frances, Elizabeth, and Callan. Jim is also president of The Insurance Center, an insurance agency founded in 1973. Jim is a Registered Representative and Registered Investment Adviser Representative with Commonwealth Financial Network^®. Jim holds active FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations in addition to his life and annuity insurance licenses. He is a Chartered Life Underwriter^®, a Chartered Financial Consultant^®, and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary^®. With more than 40 years of experience, Jim is uniquely qualified to advise both individual and corporate clients in matters related to the financial planning process.

Mark began his career in finance as a proprietary day trader for a private firm on Wall Street. After 9/11, he moved to Westchester, New York, to work as an investment adviser for individuals and families with Morgan Stanley. Mark was a senior vice president of investments and financial consultant for Wells Fargo Advisors and UBS Financial Services. In 2018, he joined Toll Gate Capital Advisors LLC. He is currently the President and a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative with Commonwealth Financial Network^®. Mark holds active FINRA Series 7, 31, 65, and 66 securities registrations as well as his life and annuity insurance licenses.

Robert is a Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Toll Gate Capital Advisors. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner. He is a native Rhode Islander and a resident of East Greenwich, where he resides with his wife , Melissa, and sons Kaine and Kase. Robert started his career as a stockbroker at Waterhouse Securities in Boston, MA in 1995. Prior to joining Toll Gate Capital Advisors, Robert had spent the last decade as a financial advisor with Santander Investments. Robert left the bank in January, 2021 to pursue the dream of owning his own practice.

Registrations, certifications, licenses:

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification

FINRA Series 7 (General Securities Representative)

FINRA Series 66 (Uniform Investment Adviser)

FINRA Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent)

Life/Health/Annuity License

Amanda is a Financial Advisor who specializes in helping business owners design and manage employer-sponsored retirement plans that support talent recruitment, employee retention, and overall business success.

She also works with individuals and families to navigate investment decisions, retirement transitions, and long-term financial planning with clarity and confidence. Amanda helps clients organize their finances, make informed investment choices, and build strategies that support major life goals while avoiding common  mistakes.

With an entrepreneurial background, Amanda understands the operational and financial pressures business owners face. She provides practical, solution focused guidance that simplifies complex decisions and aligns financial strategies with each client's broader life and goals.

Amanda holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and is currently pursuing advanced professional designations. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, exploring nature with her Beagle Magnolia, traveling, and discovering new foods.