Our Team
John W. Cucarese, RICP®, LUTCF®
Financial Professional
John’s roots are in the tri-state / Ohio Valley
area where he continues to work and reside with
his wife and son. He holds
RICP® and
LUTCF® designations from The
American College of Financial Services and a
Bachelor’s degree in Health Information
Management from The Ohio State University. John
started this firm in 2005 following nearly ten
years with a healthcare consulting firm serving
large employers throughout the U.S.
An active supporter and volunteer throughout the
local community, John continues to give time and
resources to chambers of commerce in Jefferson
& Harrison Counties (OH), Weirton (WV) and
Pittsburgh Airport Area (PA), as well as to the
United Way and other local organizations. John
enjoys spending time with family and friends,
coaching baseball, and the outdoors.
Quick Facts:
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Began working with New York Life in September
of 2005
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Achieved New York Life Council1
Qualification for 17 consecutive years
(Executive Council annually from 2007-2010,
President’s Council annually from 2011-2016
and 2018-2020, Chairman's Council in 2017 and
annually from 2021-2023)
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Qualifying and Life Member of the Million
Dollar Round Table* with Court of the
Table qualifications in 2013, 2018, 2021 and
2022
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Currently licensed in more than 20 states
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FINRA Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and
Series 66 certified
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Affiliated with the Pittsburgh, PA General
Office of New York Life
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Personal office located in Steubenville, OH
Nicole Vahalik
Office Manager
Nicole joined our firm in April 2012 and has
been key to our success ever since. She knows
our clients, and they know they can count on her
for outstanding service. Previously, Nicole
spent six years in administration and customer
service in the banking industry. She was born
and raised in the tri-state area, now residing
in Amsterdam with her husband and two children.
Nicole enjoys working on her family’s cattle
farm, knitting and spending time with family and
friends.
Hallie Barcalow
Marketing Manager
Hallie has been handling marketing and
advertising duties for the firm since November
2019. She holds a marketing communications
degree from Ohio University and brings
experience in advertising, journalism, and
community education. Hallie lives in
Bloomingdale with her husband and four children.
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