Steven J. Amico, financial advisor and cofounder of Northeast Investment Advisors, LLC, has been named a recipient of the 2015 Five Star Wealth Manager award by Five Star Professional. Five Star Professional, which sponsors the nationwide award program, has partnered with Boston Magazine to conduct research to identify a select group of wealth managers who are exceptional in both their ability and commitment to overall client satisfaction1. Of the many licensed wealth managers in the Boston Metro area, there were 3,542 nominees and only 801 were selected as 2015 Five Star Wealth Managers.

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Steven Amico, Financial Advisor, Co-Founder Northeast Investment Advisors, LLC (Photo: Business Wire ...

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“I’m thrilled to have received this honor,” commented Amico. “It’s a reflection of my primary objective, which is to help my clients understand their financial situation, so they can make the best financial decisions for themselves and their loved ones. I establish trusting relationships that create a comfortable atmosphere for my clients to share their financial concerns. Together, we address all of those concerns and find solutions.”

Mr. Amico has been a financial advisor since 2000 and is a registered representative of Investors Capital Corporation, an independent broker-dealer located in Lynnfield, Mass. and winner of the 2013 Broker-Dealer of the Year award2. Mr. Amico works with individuals, families and small businesses. His financial services knowledge includes asset allocation, investment management and retirement income planning. He also specializes in building financial portfolios that produce dividends and believes dividends are a measure of an investment’s health.

“Steven is a remarkable individual, and we are extremely proud of him,” commented Investors Capital Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Timothy B. Murphy. “He works tremendously hard to help his clients manage their wealth and prepare for a strong financial future. His recognition and award are well deserved. We are extremely happy for Steven and congratulate him on this important achievement.”

To reach Steven Amico, please call 508-424-0686, email stevenamico@northeastia.com or visit www.northeastia.com

About Northeast Investment Advisors, LLC

Northeast Investment Advisors is a financial services firm located in Framingham, Mass. The firm provides comprehensive investment management, insurance, retirement and estate planning services to individuals, families and corporate clients. Northeast Investment Advisors is a registered branch of Investors Capital Corporation, member FINRA/SIPC. The firm is located at 40 Speen Street, Suite 202, Framingham, MA 01701. For more information, please call Steven Amico at 508-424-0686, email stevenamico@northeastia.com or visit www.northeastia.com.

About Five Star Professional

Five Star Professional provides localized, independent client satisfaction research on the performance of service professionals. The company conducts research with consumers, and industry peers and leaders, to identify service professionals who score highest in overall satisfaction. Award candidates also undergo a thorough regulatory review. Five Star Professional joins forces with city and regional magazines to make the research results available to consumers in more than 40 markets across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

About Investors Capital Corporation

Investors Capital Corporation, a premier independent wealth management firm and broker-dealer, is with Cetera Financial Group, RCS Capital Corporation’s (NYSE: RCAP) retail investment advice platform. The firm is headquartered in Lynnfield, Mass., and has been delighting its financial professionals and their clients with its trademarked 5-Star Service℠ and warm culture since 1992. The firm is a four-time and 2013 winner of the Investment Advisor magazine’s Broker-Dealer of the Year Award for outstanding service. Investors Capital caters to a network of approximately 450 quality investment professionals who seek to provide exceptional service and unbiased advice to their clients. For more information, visit www.investorscapital.com.

About Cetera Financial Group

Cetera Financial Group is the retail investment advice platform of RCS Capital Corporation (NYSE: RCAP). It is comprised of eleven firms – four legacy Cetera-branded firms (Cetera Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Investment Services, marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions, and Cetera Financial Specialists) along with First Allied Securities, Investors Capital, J.P. Turner and Company, The Legend Group, Summit Brokerage and recently acquired VSR Financial Services and Girard Securities. The platform is the second largest independent financial advisor network in the nation by number of advisors, as well as a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions. Cetera Financial Group delivers award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, and innovative technology to approximately 9,500 independent financial professionals and over 600 financial institutions nationwide. Through its distinct firms, Cetera Financial Group offers the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving independent and institutions-based financial advisors in a way that is customized to their unique needs and aspirations. Cetera Financial Group is committed to helping advisors grow their businesses and strengthen their relationships with clients. For more information, visit www.ceterafinancialgroup.com.

Securities offered through Investors Capital Corporation, Member FINRA/SIPC, 6 Kimball Lane, Lynnfield, MA 01940, 800-949-1422. Advisory Services offered through Investors Capital Advisory.

1For more information visit: www.fivestarprofessional.com/awards/wealth_manager_program.php

2For more information on Broker/Dealer of the Year, visit https://investorscapital.com/company/BDotY.aspx