Inspire Confidence Group

Our WHY is to:

Inspire Confidence, Simplify Life and Reduce Stress

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Advisors

Sasa Mirkovic

MBA, CFP®, BFA, CEPA®

Private Wealth Advisor

Managing Partner of Inspire Confidence Group
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Maria Natarelli

CFP®, BFA, CRPC, CDFA®

Private Wealth Advisor

Managing Partner of Inspire Confidence Group
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Brent Makarczyk

CFP®, APMA®, CRPC

Private Wealth Advisor

Managing Partner of Inspire Confidence Group
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Derek Shoden

CFP®, BFA, CEPA®

Financial Advisor

Managing Partner of Inspire Confidence Group
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Mark Keeling

MBA, CFP®, BFA, APMA®, CEPA®

Financial Advisor

Managing Partner of Inspire Confidence Group
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Sara Blondin

CFP®, MBA, BFA, APMA®

Financial Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
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George Amedore III

CFP®, CKA®, APMA®

Financial Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
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William Amesbury

CFP®, BFA, CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
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Philip Madonna

CFP®, CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
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Alex Davison

CFP®, BFA, CRPC, APMA®, CEPA®

Financial Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
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Ryan Dudzic

CFP®, APMA®, CRPC

Financial Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
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Olivia Casale

CRPC, APMA®

Associate Financial Advisor

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Emma VanGorder

CRPC, APMA®

Associate Financial Advisor

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Ashton Britt

CRPC

Associate Financial Advisor

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Team

Kayla Wells

Kayla Wells

Operations Director,

Managing Partner of Inspire Confidence Group

Personal Intro

  • Kayla was born and raised in upstate NY and lives there with her husband, two kids, and two dogs.
  • She loves dogs, puzzles, coffee, and going to her kids’ sporting events.

Qualifications

  • B.A. in Communications, SUNY Albany

  • Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional (FPQP)®

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Joanne Augstein-Collins

Joanne Augstein-Collins

Business Development Director,

Managing Partner of Inspire Confidence Group

Personal Intro

  • Jo lives in upstate NY with her wife and two daughters.
  • She has a Blackbelt in Taekwondo and was a member of the USA Masters Team for Taekwondo.
  • In her free time, Jo follows her kids sports and activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology, Russell Sage College

  • Master's Certificate in Business Intelligence, Villanova University

  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)®

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Laura Mirkovic

Laura Mirkovic

Marketing Director

Personal Intro

  • Laura has been with the team since 2006, handling non-advice projects such as marketing, social media, branding, new offices, etc.
  • She is very involved with her three kids, Oscar, Stella and Kosta, who give her purpose.
  • She is a big believer in giving back to the community; current Foundation of Ellis Medicine Board Member.
  • Exercise keeps her sane. In her free time, you can find her at CrossFit or cycling.

Qualifications

  • Masters in International Law, American University

  • B.A. in Communications, Towson University

  • Public Notary
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Betty Bee

Betty Bee

Executive Assistant

Personal Intro

  • Betty was originally from Bel Air, MD and currently lives in FL with her husband Andre.
  • She is a huge traveler and loves Disney.

Qualifications

  • 20+ Years of Experience with Ameriprise

  • Series 7, 65, and 66

  • MD Life, Accident and Health License

  • Bachelor of Music Education, Shenandoah University

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Ashley J. Makarczyk Rokosz

Ashley J. Makarczyk Rokosz

Practice Manager

Personal Intro

  • Ashley was born and raised in PA where she currently lives with her husband and two dogs.
  • She loves to play golf, watch sports, and travel.

Qualifications

  • B.A. in Elementary Education, Kings College, 2010

  • Began her career with the Company in July 2011

  • Public Notary

  • Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional (FPQP)®

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Deidre Maturo

Deidre Maturo

Client Service Senior Coordinator

Personal Intro

  • Dee has a daughter, cockapoo, and pomapoo, who are the light of her life.
  • She is passionate about arts and spends her free time on her own art business.
  • Besides getting creative, Dee loves animals, music, traveling, and adding to her bucket list.

Qualifications

  • B.A. in Writing and Communications, Empire State College

  • Public Notary
  • Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional (FPQP)®

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Jenelle Davis

Jenelle Davis

Client Service Senior Coordinator

Personal Intro

  • Jenelle lives in upstate NY.
  • She has her CDL license and has driven trucks for her father's business, as well as owns an online coffee shop with her sister.
  • In her free time, she loves to garden and read.

Qualifications

  • A.S. in Computer Science, Hudson Valley Community College

  • B.S. in Business Information Systems, Messiah University

  • Public Notary

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Jenna Farro

Jenna Farro

Marketing Manager

Personal Intro

  • Jenna is originally from Stamford, CT and currently lives in CO.
  • She loves sports, baking, photography, and spending time with friends and family.
  • Jenna also has a cookie business with her mom.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Business with concentrations in Business Analytics, Market Research Analysis, and Sports Marketing, Siena College, May 2022

  • MBA in Business Analytics and Marketing, Siena College, May 2023

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Alison Orr

Alison Orr

Marketing Specialist

Personal Intro

  • Alison was born and raised in NJ.
  • She is the oldest of three and has two cats and a dog back home.
  • In her free time, she enjoys playing/watching sports (Mets & Nuggets), exercising, listening to music (especially punk rock), and spending time with friends and family.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Business with concentrations in Business Analytics and Market Research & Analytics, Siena College, May 2024

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Rohail Sarwar

Rohail Sarwar

Financial Planning Specialist

Personal Intro

  • Ro resides in upstate NY.
  • He loves working out, golfing, and spending time with friends and family.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Economics with a minor in Sociology, Florida State University, 2016

  • Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

  • Series 6, 7, 63 and 99

  • Life, Accident and Health License

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Brittany Trahan

Brittany Trahan

Client Concierge

Personal Intro

  • Brittany enjoys reading, watching football, and spending time with friends and family.
  • In her free time, she practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Business/Marketing, SUNY Plattsburgh, 2012

  • Public Notary

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Angelynne VanPatten

Angelynne VanPatten

Client Concierge

Personal Intro

  • Angie was born and raised in upstate NY where she is raising her two sons.
  • She enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and participating in movie & music trivia.

Qualifications

  • B.A. in Communications, SUNY Cortland

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Francesca Varvaglione

Francesca Varvaglione

Client Concierge

Personal Intro

  • Francesca was born and raised in PA.
  • She enjoys shopping, working out, and spending time with family.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Marketing, Kings College

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Christen Kelly

Christen Kelly

Client Concierge

Personal Intro

  • Christen is from Harford County, MD.
  • She loves to travel and explore the arts with her family.

Qualifications

  • B.A. in Psychology, Hunter College

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Nicholas Cuchna

Nicholas Cuchna

Intern

Personal Intro

  • Nick is from MD.
  • He is majoring in Personal Finance at Roanoke College, expected to graduate in May of 2026.
  • Nick is on his school's swim team and also loves to golf.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Personal Finance, Roanoke College, Expected Graduation May 2026

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Olivia Gates

Olivia Gates

Intern

Personal Intro

  • Olivia lives in upstate NY.
  • She is majoring in Finance and minoring in Economics at Siena University, expected to graduate in May of 2026.
  • Liv enjoys traveling, watching/playing sports, skiing, and spending time with friends and family.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Finance, Siena University, Expected Graduation May 2026

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Taylor Brickwedel

Taylor Brickwedel

Intern

Personal Intro

  • Taylor lives in upstate NY.
  • She is majoring in Communications Marketing and minoring in Educational Studies at Siena University, expected to graduate in May of 2026.
  • Taylor enjoys playing the piano, skiing, and watching reality TV.

Qualifications

  • B.A. in Communications Marketing, Siena University, Expected Graduation May 2026

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Jennifer Bayliss

Jennifer Bayliss

Client Relationship Senior Coordinator

Personal Intro

  • Jen grew up in Norwalk, CT and currently lives in MA.
  • She has a son Jameson, a daughter Maisie, and a golden doodle Sassy.
  • In her free time, Jen likes to work out, cook, read, and go to her kids’ sporting events.

Qualifications

  • M.S. in Education, Old Dominion University

  • B.S. in Education, University of Connecticut

  • Series 7, 65 and 66

  • Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

  • Life, Accident and Health License

  • CRPC™ Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™

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