From the beginning we endeavor to listen and understand your highly personal financial concerns, goals, and priorities.
We are your fiduciary, delivering prudent, insightful, objective advice in the best interests of our clients at all times. We do not charge commissions on Advisory business. We serve as your trusted planner, advisor and consultant in financial matters. Relationships and trust are key elements to you — and our — success.
Serving a select group of clients, we deliver straightforward solutions to complex financial challenges with an uncompromising level of service. Our clients are highly successful professionals, executives and entrepreneurs in the fields of science, technology, education, medicine, law and more.
Steven is a financial planner, estate planner and wealth strategist with 30 years of experience consulting and advising affluent clients. He has deep experience developing client-centric, consultative, financial planning & investment management solutions for professionals, senior executives and affluent families across multiple generations. His specialties are retirement planning, income distribution planning, executive compensation and employee benefits plans – 401(k), 403(b).
A supporter of the American Heart Association, Miles for Hope Breast Cancer Awareness and the Juvenile Diabetes Association, Steven also has a particular passion for personal health & wellness and participates in various runs and triathlons throughout the region.
Steven holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. He has studied the Financial Planning curriculum at both the American College for Financial Planning and Marist College.
Steven is an Investment Advisor Representative with Spire Wealth Management, LLC and a Registered Representative with Spire Securities with offices located at 100 Stony Brook Court Newburgh, NY.
Ashley graduated from The State University of New York at New Paltz with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. She is licensed as a Registered Representative with Spire Securities, holding licenses for the Series 7, Series 66 and a NYS Life Insurance license.
Ashley is a client relationship driven associate and works extensively with individuals interested in education planning, retirement & estate planning. She advises clients on college funding matters manages retirement portfolios and develop strategies to protect and transfer wealth through generations.
Ashley is responsible for the firm’s social media & marketing campaigns, investment analysis, model portfolio design and client presentations.
Ashley is also an Investment Advisor Representative with Spire Wealth Management, LLC and Registered Representative with Spire Securities with offices at 100 Stony Brook Court Newburgh, NY.
David’s driving passion is to provide his clients with sound and prudent advice in the areas of financial planning, wealth accumulation and distribution (via the Lifetime Income Model), business owner exit strategies and multi-generational estate planning. With 20 years of experience, David has developed a committed and loyal clientele. These relationships have been forged over time as he has guided his clients through some of history’s most significant and turbulent market cycles.
David earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠ designation through the College for Financial Planning in 2001. He holds his Series 7, 63 and 65 industry licenses along with his NY, CT and FL state insurance licenses.
“Financial planning is essential, and it is complex. Having a proper financial plan can help reduce the emotional roller coaster investors face during tough markets.”
Employing a unique strategy with his client’s approval, David coordinates virtual or physical meetings with all their trusted advisors, at one time. This allows for clearer communication, reduces coordination gaps in their planning, and often reveals missed planning opportunities. This focus ensures his client’s goals are fully addressed.
Giving back to the community is vital. David volunteers for many community-based causes including: the Poughkeepsie Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League, the United Way, the American Cancer Society, and the American Heart Association. He is also an NCAA Division I baseball umpire.
David is an Investment Advisor Representative with Spire Wealth Management, LLC and is a Registered Represenative with Spire Securities.
Maria is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional on staff and a Private Client Manager with Compass Asset Management Group in Newburgh, NY. Maria brings over twenty five years of experience in the financial services industry. Her expertise includes holistic financial planning, women’s financial issues, investment portfolio design, retirement planning, cash flow analysis and distribution planning. As the staff planner, Maria provides customized client solutions for their unique financial situations.
Maria supports and volunteers for The Dutchess Chamber Foundation, Inc. and American Heart Association. She is an avid health and fitness enthusiast.
Maria holds a Masters in Finance from Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business, City University of New York and holds a Bachelors of Arts in Economics from Hunter College, City University of New York. She has proudly held the Certified Financial Planner® License since 1997.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Annette has over thirty years of experience in the wealth management industry. Utilizing a more holistic approach for her clients, she delivers the core elements of financial & estate planning combined with her strong experience in private banking. Ms. Hall has helped countless clients with the challenges of multi-generational planning, effective use of trusts, insurance protection and collateralized lending for art or yachts. Annette compliments our practice with a high touch approach to her clients’ needs.
Annette holds a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising/Design and Art History from the University of Utah. She is also a member of the Hellenic American Banker’s Association and Hellenic Professional Women.
Jeremy joined Compass Asset Management Group in August 2021 as our Operations Manager. He is the key contact as part of our “Client Care” initiative, responsible for account management, cashiering and logistics in support of our team. In short, Jeremy makes the client happy and our team successful!
Having formerly worked as the Operations Manager of his last company, Jeremy brings with him a background in public speaking and teaching, previous experience in the banking industry, and certification as a professional bookkeeper. He is currently preparing for the Securities Industry Exam (SIE) and Series 7 certifications.
Jeremy is an avid baseball fan and enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with his wife Alana and their dog Zoey. A world traveler, he has been to 3 continents and swam in the world’s three largest oceans.
What motivates him to do his best? “The key to our success, is your success!”
Kimberly is a Multi-State Licensed Insurance Broker who has been assisting individuals, families, and businesses with their insurance needs since 2003. In her consultative approach, Kimberly strives to thoroughly educate herself on her clients highly personal financial concerns and goals. In so doing, Kimberly seeks to strategically plan with her clients on how best to protect themselves and their loved ones from the unforeseen interruptions of financial plans. Regular communication and reviews of existing protections are vital for planning for both immediate needs and long term goals.
Kimberly is very passionate about helping others, as she’s seen both personally and professionally the importance of having the right insurance protections in place.