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    Alissa Quinn

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • CA
    • CO
    • DE
    • FL
    • GA
    • IA
    • IL
    • KY
    • MA
    • MD
    • ME
    • MN
    • NC
    • NH
    • NJ
    • NY
    • PA
    • TX
    • VA
    • VT
    • WA

    CA Insurance License #0G54364

    Alissa Quinn has been in the financial services industry for over 35 years, since 1987. Alissa distinguishes herself with a commitment to building relationships based on trust and professionalism. Most of all, she feels privileged to work with successful and satisfied clients, knowing she has helped contribute to their investment prosperity. She operates by the motto, "People don't care how much you know, unless they know how much you care..." Alissa grew The Quinn Wealth Management Group to support people in her community and across the United States. Alissa takes the time to understand her client’s needs, wants and wishes to help them achieve their goals. Alissa and her team focus on the financial journey of their client’s so their clients can focus on living their lives to the fullest.

    Professional Experience

    • UBS Financial Services Inc. - Senior Vice President – Wealth Management Albany, NY  April 2009 – Present
    • Smith Barney - First Vice President - Wealth Management - Senior Investment Management Specialist  Albany, NY  January 1987 - April 2009 

    Education

    • Bachelor of Science in Economics & Engineering, Union College, 1984

    Industry Recognition

    • Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State, 2024

    The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year. Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit: https://www.ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures.

    Licenses

    • Series 7, General Securities Representative, 1987
    • Series 65, Investment Advisory Agent, 1987
    • Series 63, Uniform State Exam, 1987
    • Series 3, National Commodity Futures, 1987
    • Health & Life Insurance, 1987 / Long Term Care Insurance, 1996
    • Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2021The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
    • Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.

    • Union College, Bachelor of Science Economics & Engineering: 1980 - 1984
      Financial planning
      Long-term care planning
      Philanthropy
      Legacy planning
      Sustainable investing
      Business succession
      Asset allocation
      Impact investing
      8 Southwoods Blvd
      Suite 207
      Albany, NY 12211
    • Susan Brown

      Susan Brown, CRPC

      Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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      • CA
      • CO
      • FL
      • GA
      • IA
      • KY
      • MA
      • MD
      • ME
      • MI
      • MN
      • NC
      • NJ
      • NY
      • PA
      • TX
      • VA
      • VT

        • The University at Albany, Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
        • The University at Albany, Masters of Business Administration
        • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
        8 Southwoods Blvd
        Suite 207
        Albany, NY 12211
      • Edward Piotrowski

        Edward Piotrowski

        Senior Client Associate

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        • CA
        • CO
        • FL
        • GA
        • KY
        • LA
        • MA
        • MD
        • ME
        • MN
        • NC
        • NY
        • PA
        • TX
        • VA

        Ed has been in the financial services industry since 1997. He is a graduate of SUNY Schenectady with a degree in Business Administration and a magna cum laude graduate from Nyack College, with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management. Ed joined The Quinn Wealth Management Group in October of 2016. Ed's focus has been on client service, administration & operational support. Ed is a life-long resident of the Capital Region, who has volunteered for many local not-for-profit organizations, most importantly: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society & Pancreatic Lustgarten Foundation, both meaningful causes to him & his family.

        Professional Experience

        • UBS Financial Services, Inc. – Senior Registered Client Associate Albany, NY October 2016 – present
        • Empire Financial Advisors – Vice President of Branch Development, Financial Consultant Latham, NY January 2015 – August 2016
        • Merrill Lynch – Financial Advisor, Clifton Park, NY June 2011 – December 2014
        • MetLife – Personal Marketing Assistant Latham, NY February 2005 – May 2011
        • The Ayco Company – Administrator Survivor Support Services, Albany, NY March 1997 – January 2005

        Education

        • Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management-Nyack College, Nyack, NY 2005
        • Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™, 2021

        Personal & Community

        • Galway Sailing Club, 2011 – present
        • American Cancer Society, "Relay for Life" Team Captain, 2015
        • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, "Light The Night Walk at Siena College" Team Captain, 2015-present
        • Lustgarten Foundation, "Albany Capital District Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research" Team Captain, 2015-present
        • Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador Committee, 2017-2022

        Licenses

        • Series 7, General Securities Representative, 2011
        • Series 6, Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative, 2008
        • Series 65, Investment Advisory Agent, 2011
        • Series 63, Uniform State Exam, 2008
        • NY State Life, Accident & Health Insurance License, 2007

          • SUNY Schenectady, Business Administration
          • Nyack College, Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management
          • Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™
          8 Southwoods Blvd
          Suite 207
          Albany, NY 12211
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          Rachel Quinn

          Financial Advisor

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          • CA
          • CO
          • DE
          • FL
          • GA
          • IA
          • IL
          • KY
          • MA
          • MD
          • ME
          • MN
          • NC
          • NH
          • NJ
          • NY
          • PA
          • RI
          • TN
          • WA

            • Babson College, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: 2015 - 2019
              8 Southwoods Blvd
              2nd Floor Suite 207
              Albany, NY 12211
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              Carol Nieckarz

              Client Associate

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                Carol A. Nieckarz started in the financial services industry in 1997. Carol is a magna cum laude graduate of Siena College, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration / Accounting. Carol was as a Financial Advisor with The Quinn Wealth Management Group from 1997 to 2015. During her years as a Financial Advisor, Carol offered investment advice based on experience and research. She spent time understanding client financial concerns and customized investment plans for client’s individual goals. Carol now works as a Client Associate in her retirement years with The Quinn Wealth Management Group. Carol offers a wealth of knowledge and enhances the team’s business processes.

                Professional Experience

                • Client Associate UBS Financial Services Inc. 2022- Present
                  Vice President – Wealth Management UBS Financial Services Inc, Albany, NY April 2009 - 2017
                • Citi-Smith Barney – Financial Advisor, Albany, NY September 1997- April 2009
                  The Research Foundation of SUNY – Technical Project Manager, Albany, NY  June 1981 – July 1996

                Education

                • Bachelor of Arts, 1997 – Siena College, Loudonville, NY

                Personal & Community

                • The Foundation for Ellis Medicine - Board of Directors/ Vice Chair, Governance / Finance Committee/Chair, Women's Night Out, 2009-2010
                • Bellevue Women's Hospital - 75th Anniversary Gala Chair/ Board of Directors/ Finance Committee/ Women's Night Out Committee, 2006-2008
                • Women's Employment & Resource Center – Board of Directors, Jan 2007-Dec 2007

                 

                  • Siena College, Bachelor of Arts: 1994 - 1997
                    8 Southwoods Blvd
                    2nd Floor Suite 207
                    Albany, NY 12211

                  The proof is in our numbers

                  60

                  Collective years of experience

                  33

                  Years in business as a team

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