About Us

Frank LaRosa, the visionary CEO of Elite Consulting Partners, stands at the forefront of the financial services industry, recognized for his expertise in delivering unparalleled consulting and transition services. With a deep understanding of the needs of financial advisors, Frank is an industry leader that has guided countless individuals along their journey towards success. Under his leadership, Elite Advisor Successions is revolutionizing the landscape of financial services, setting a new standard for success and growth in the industry.  

Joseph began his career with Kuttin Wealth Management, the #1 Ameriprise Financial franchise, where he held a variety of roles and ultimately worked alongside the firm’s CEO and senior leadership team to support both organic and inorganic growth initiatives. During his tenure, he sourced more than $400 million of AUM in acquisition opportunities and helped generate over $60 million in organic assets under management through strategic CPA partnerships nationwide.

Today, Joseph serves as Managing Director of Elite Advisor Successions, where he helps financial advisors accelerate growth through mergers and acquisitions, while also guiding practice owners through succession planning and business monetization strategies. Since joining Elite in 2023, Joseph has advised on more than $650 million in transaction volume, helping advisors maximize the value of their businesses and create successful transition outcomes.

With an extensive background in the financial industry, Garrett has played a fundamental role in driving successful acquisition strategies throughout his career. Prior to his position at Elite Advisor Successions, Garrett founded Advisor Successions in 2012. Over the past three years, Advisors Successions has overseen the transitions of billions of dollars in AUM while Garrett’s personal practice, Coastline Wealth Management has also grown from $20 million AUM to $1.5 billion in AUM in less than 10 years. Garrett possesses a B.S. in Finance from Penn State University with a Certificate in Macroeconomics in Money and Banking. Along with his distinguished degrees, he has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation.

Michael Buscio serves as Client Success Manager at Elite Advisor Successions, where he works closely with financial advisors to evaluate growth, transition, succession, and long-term business planning opportunities. He helps guide advisors through the succession and acquisition process, coordinates client engagement, facilitates communication between buyers and sellers, and ensures a seamless experience throughout each stage of a transaction.

With more than 20 years of experience building trusted relationships, Michael is passionate about helping advisors create meaningful outcomes for their businesses, clients, and families. Outside of work, he is a devoted husband and father of two who is actively involved in coaching youth baseball, softball, flag football, and basketball in his local community. A lifelong Philly sports fan, Michael enjoys playing softball and basketball, collecting sports cards and memorabilia, and spending summers with his family, wife Crystal, and their two dogs, Bruno and Mei Mei, in Wildwood, New Jersey.

Megan Flaherty serves as a Business Development Associate at Elite Advisor Successions, where she partners with financial advisors exploring growth, acquisition, succession, and transition opportunities. In her role, Megan helps identify and qualify prospective buyers and sellers, fosters meaningful industry relationships, and supports advisors through the initial stages of the succession planning process.

Known for her relationship-driven approach and strong communication skills, Megan is dedicated to helping advisors navigate complex business decisions with confidence. She is passionate about connecting advisors with the right opportunities and resources to support successful transitions and long-term practice growth.