The IPA Brokerage

IPA: Disability Insurance Brokerage Agency of the Year!
On February 16th, 2022, we were named the Disability Insurance Brokerage Agency of the Year by Guardian. The award is given to the agency with the highest disability insurance brokerage sales. Receiving the award at Guardian’s General Agent (GA) Conference were Chairman Gerald Clericuzio, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Alter, and Executive Vice President (EVP) Anthony Campanile.
The IPA Brokerage Mission
International Planning Alliance puts the needs clients first. That includes you, our valued broker partners.
Our philosophy of doing the right thing for clients is strengthened by the depth of knowledge and leadership of our founders, Gerald Clericuzio and David Alter and their unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Our “Why” is simple: Position you as a trusted professional to your clients by way of industry-leading Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance products. How can our “Why” help position your clients for success?

Financial Strength
We are stronger for our clients through our affiliation with Guardian.

We Are Prepared
Years of experience have prepared us to stand firm during unforeseen circumstances.

What Sets Us Apart
Our Life, DI, and LTC Rider products, highly competitive payouts, and exceptional team position you for success.
Meet the IPA Brokerage Team
We bring over 100 years of industry experience, knowledge and dedication to customer service to every conversation. We invite you to reach out and get to know our seasoned brokerage professionals.
Brokerage
Gerald J Clericuzio, CLU, ChFC
Chairman, General Agent
Jerry Clericuzio entered the insurance industry immediately following his graduation from Vanderbilt University in 1971 and discharging his active duty obligation in the U.S. Army National Guard. With over 40 years of experience, he...
David R. Alter, CLU
Chief Executive Officer, General Agent
davidalter@planningalliance.com
David R. Alter is the Chief Executive Officer of International Planning Alliance, LLC. As second generation business owner, he has been employed in this industry since 1981 and is currently responsible for overseeing all aspects of the...
Howard A.Udoff, RHU, CLTC
Senior Vice President of Brokerage
Howard attended the University of Maryland, and graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He joined The Paul Revere Insurance Group in 1979 as a Brokerage Representative. In 1982, Howard was appointed Sales...
Linda Bellofatto
Director of Operations, Administrative Assistant to Gerald J. Clericuzio, CLU, ChFC, Chairman
Linda Bellofatto joined The Clericuzio Agency of The Guardian 20 years ago in Metro Park, NJ. Upon the merger and formation of International Planning Alliance, LLC, she remained Executive Assistant to Jerry Clericuzio. In addition, she...
Meta DiPietro
Director Of Sales Support, Life Brokerage
meta_dipietro@planningalliance.com
Meta DiPietro was with The Clericuzio Agency prior to the merger of International Planning Alliance, LLC. She has been in the insurance industry for over 20 years. She specializes in advanced case design, intercompany competitive...
Brenda S. Feller
Disability Operations Support
Brenda has been supporting IPA and it's agents since 1997. She is extremely knowledgeable in Disability insurance and is available to run proposals for all agents and brokers. P&C and Health Licensed
Domingo Rodriguez, LUTCF
Vice President of Life and Disability Insurance Brokerage
drodriguez@planningalliance.com
Domingo Rodriguez has over 25 years of solid financial services and underwriting experience in the insurance industry. As a Disability Income Specialist and VP of Life and Disability Brokerage, Domingo works with professional insurance...
Barbara Gelber
Vice President of Brokerage
Barbara_Gelber@planningalliance.com
Barbara is a Disability Income Specialist working with brokers to help their clients protect their income.
Maddie Martin
Policy Service Administrator
973-244-7804
madeline.martin@planningalliance.com
David Radansky
Vice President of Life and Disability Insurance Brokerage
973-244-7804
David.Radansky@planningalliance.com
David has thirty-five years of experience in the insurance business, thirty of which have been with Guardian. He began his Guardian career with Alter & Co., the predecessor of International Planning Alliance, LLC. He has recently...
John R. Gerard, LUTCF, CLTC
Vice President of Disability and Long Term Care Brokerage
732-544-2037
john.r.gerard@planningalliance.com
John began his insurance career in 1984 as a Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster with the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. This perspective has allowed him to help Advisors/Producers/Clients recognize the importance of contractual language...
Jared Fink
Brokerage Supervisor
jared.fink@planningalliance.com
Jared joined International Planning Alliance as his second career after working in Advertising right out of college in 2018. Once he saw he could make an impact on client's lives through a career in financial services, joining...