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My Approach

It’s hardly news that wealth can complicate your life. Because more is at stake, you have more financial decisions to make on an ongoing basis.

Many of these choices involve finding ways to grow and preserve your wealth. But look closely and you’ll see that even the simplest decisions generally involve multiple considerations—tax management strategies, retirement planning, health-care costs and more. Certain steps, such as estate planning and the creation of trusts, may affect the well-being of several generations. Entrepreneurs face the added requirement of balancing the needs of their business with that of their own financial life.

Fortunately, even the most complex financial issues can be handled successfully with the help of a dedicated advisor who is experienced and knowledgeable about the realities of wealth.

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Interests

  • Live theatre, films, visual art
  • Travel
  • Cooking
  • Author of a picture book about making choices "What's UP with Yuk?"

Community Participation

  • PCTV, It's About Money, Host, 1995 to present
  • Honorary Trustee, Geva Theatre Center, August 2010 to present
  • Board Member, The Friendly Home, July 2011 to present
  • Board Member, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Rochester, NY, board member July 2010 to December 2012
  • Rochester Area Community Foundation, board member April 1998 to March 2010, Rochester, NY
  • Geva Theatre Center, trustee 1997-2009, Rochester, NY
  • The Little Theatre, board member, 2005-2007, Rochester, NY

Areas of Focus

  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Saving for Education
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • Charitable Giving

Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • Ameriprise Hall of Fame, 2012
  • Rochester Area Community Foundation Philantropy Award, 2011
  • Ameriprise Chairman's Advisory Council, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
  • Ameriprise Circle of Success, 1991 to present

Qualifications

  • Certified Long Term Care Specialist, CLTC Board of Standards, 2009
  • Investment Strategist Certificate, IMCA, Wharton School of Business 2007
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst, IMCA, Wharton School of Business 2005
  • Certified in NYS Partnership for Long Term Care Insurance, 2004
  • Chartered Financial Consultant, American College, 1993
  • Certified Financial Planner, College of Financial Planning, 1989
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Education

  • Cornell University, BS 1982

Professional Associations

  • Investment Management Consultants Association
  • National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
  • Financial Planning Association

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