Julia Peloso-Barnes has been Managing Member of PPSgrp since February 2026, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Julia Peloso-Barnes holds an MBA from New York University.
PPSGRP LLC is a White Plains, NY firm with $157M under management, 426 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its August 2026 filing.
Julia Peloso-Barnes is Founder/CEO and Sr. Wealth Manager of Prism Planning and Solutions Group, based in White Plains, NY. She started her financial planning career more than 30 years ago.
Julia Peloso-Barnes’ longest registration was 9 years at Morgan Stanley (2011–2020). Before joining PPSgrp in 2026, Julia Peloso-Barnes was registered through Insight Advisors, LLC and Morgan Stanley.
- – present · under a yearWhite Plains, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 340003
- Insight Advisors, LLC– · 5 yearsWhite Plains, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 168057
- Morgan Stanley– · 9 yearsPurchase, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 4 yearsWhite Plains, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
- Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc.– · 4 yearsWhite Plains, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Professional designations
Listed by PPSgrp
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠
- Accredited Domestic Partner Advisor℠
Investment adviser representative registrations
Julia Peloso-Barnes is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in February 2026.
- FloridaSince 26 February 2026
- New YorkSince 20 February 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 1 March 2024 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 12 June 1996 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 6 May 1992 |
| Series 26 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination | 10 September 1985 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 27 April 1984 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 26 April 1984 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Julia Anne Teresa Peloso-Barnes
- CRD
- 1260944
- Firm
- PPSgrp · CRD 340003
- Role
- Managing Member
- Office
- 777 WESTCHESTER AVE., SUITE 101, White Plains, NY 10604
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 1984
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- ppsgrp.com
Where does Julia Peloso-Barnes work?
Julia Peloso-Barnes has been Managing Member of PPSGRP LLC since February 2026, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Julia Peloso-Barnes a financial advisor?
Yes. Julia Peloso-Barnes has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida and New York, through PPSgrp since February 2026.
How many years of experience does Julia Peloso-Barnes have?
Julia Peloso-Barnes has 42 years in the financial industry, since July 1984, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Julia Peloso-Barnes passed?
Julia Peloso-Barnes has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 26, Series 7, Series 65 and Series 7TO. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in April 1984. FINRA credited Julia Peloso-Barnes with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Julia Peloso-Barnes work before PPSgrp?
Before PPSgrp, Julia Peloso-Barnes was registered through Morgan Stanley, July 2011 to October 2020; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, August 2006 to August 2011; Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., May 2001 to December 2005.
Where is Julia Peloso-Barnes based?
Julia Peloso-Barnes’ registered office is in White Plains, NY.
Is Julia Peloso-Barnes registered with FINRA?
No. Julia Peloso-Barnes has no current broker registration.
Is Julia Peloso-Barnes a CFP?
PPSgrp lists Julia Peloso-Barnes with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Julia Peloso-Barnes’ record?
Search CRD 1260944 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Julia Peloso-Barnes’ full registration record.
- Leila ShaverChief Compliance Officer