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The Ten Eyck Group is a 100+ year old Independent Insurance Agency headquartered in Albany, NY. Our mission is to provide a highly consultative and hands on approach to risk management built on a trusting relationship. We are a generalist agency with specialties in the following industries:

Lawyers - Architects and Engineers - Real Estate Development - General Construction - Heating and Cooling Contractors - Electrical Contractors - Manufacturing - **Cannabis and Hemp/CBD - Bars and Restaurants

It’s easy to put together a business plan that looks good on paper. Executing that plan against real-world challenges is what separates successful businesses from the rest of the pack. You must be clear about what makes your company unique, develop a strategic competitive advantage and deliver value to your clients.

Over the last 30 years, I have helped leaders at some of the finest companies in the world see and seize opportunity. I was in the trenches with US auto manufacturers to implement quality processes that helped them to turn the corner and compete against Asian bands. I’ve worked side-by-side with domestic manufacturers to expand while others retreated. And I have provided professional guidance to young teams, to provide stability, process and metrics as they pursue aggressive growth strategies.

As CEO FOR HIRE, I turn the sum of my experience into short-term professional engagements, custom-designed to meet the needs of enterprises seeking to supplement their on-staff expertise.

Jessica is a business attorney engaged in a comprehensive practice of corporate law, property law, and tax law. Jessica understands both the business and personal components to her work and takes a practical yet critical approach when advising individual, for-profit, and not-for-profit clients on navigating these complex laws to meet objectives and goals while mitigating risk. She has particular experience in entity structuring, corporate governance, corporate and tax compliance, and stock and asset transactions, as well as drafting, analyzing, and negotiating contracts and other documents to meet daily business operation needs. Jessica also counsels and assists clients throughout all stages of the purchase, sale, and refinance of commercial real property. In addition, Jessica has advocated and negotiated favorable outcomes for both entity and individual clients in tax disputes before both the Internal Revenue Service and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

Trust and confidence are the most important factors to me in building relationships with my clients. I take pride in designing, implementing and monitoring financial plans through life’s many stages. I look at every situation as if it were my own to deliver an optimal plan for each client, designed to achieve their goals.

I focus on comprehensive financial planning strategies, specifically to rising young entrepreneurs, business owners and medical professionals. I provide advice on a broad range of financial areas including, but not limited to: wealth protection, investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, college planning strategies and group benefits.

Jeff’s primary focus is on providing business consulting, financial reporting and tax services for his clients. These services include reviewed and compiled financial statements, tax services for Corporations, Partnerships and individuals in addition to consulting on day-to-day issues that clients encounter. Jeff’s clients encompass a wide range of industries including but not limited to doctors, lawyers, contractors, retail, real estate and automotive.

Jeff also handles the firms’ employee benefits division through SMC Benefits Administration Group, Inc. Services include retirement plan installation, administration and compliance for small businesses.

Brandon Castle is a licensed real estate salesperson in the Capital Region. He grew up in Colonie and currently resides in Niskayuna. He began his sales career in 2013 spending 5 years in commercial real estate before later entering residential real estate in 2021. In his first full year in residential real estate, he was recognized as a top 10% producing realtor in the greater capital region. He was featured as the “Rising Star” agent in the September 2023 issue of Real Producers magazine. 

Brandon and his wife, Chere were married in 2017 and they welcomed their first daughter Lorelai in August 2022. 

Jonathan D. Cohn is a partner in the law firm of Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Lafayette College, where he graduated with honors. He is a 2008 cum laude graduate of Albany Law School, where he was selected as a member of the Government and Law Journal. Mr. Cohn was one of a select group to be published as a member of the journal. Mr. Cohn is also a former state delegate for the National College for DUI Defense (“NCDD”). Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Cohn was an Assistant District Attorney in the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office, who handled all aspects of criminal law. He also gained a thorough understanding of the Criminal Procedure Law and Penal Law as a Law Clerk to Honorable Karen A. Drago, Schenectady County Court Judge.

Mr. Cohn’s practice is focused on criminal defense – with an emphasis on alcohol-related offenses.

25+ years in banking, enthusiastically worked my way from a teller to a Branch Manager. Passionately pursued and have developed 15+ years of experience in Commercial Lending, currently Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer who enjoys enhancing the Commercial process, with a specialty in Real Estate Lending and Construction Lending with experience as a former Commercial Credit Manager.

With over 30 years banking and lending experience, Jeff Dorrance is wholly committed to his clients during the homebuying process. From their very first questions to the closing table, and beyond, Jeff advocates on behalf of the homebuyer, with the knowledge and experience to cater to their unique situation. A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Jeff prides himself on his dedication to the community with years of volunteer service in a number of local non-profit organizations.

Kevin Hanif, hails from the capital region, where he cultivated a diverse range of passions. Whether he is engaged in sports or immersed in the intricate world of automotive craftsmanship, he finds joy in exploring various interests.

Professionally, Kevin is privileged to be a part of GTM Payroll and HR in Clifton Park, New York. Here, he contributes to providing a comprehensive suite of payroll, insurance, and HR services that greatly benefit our local community. His dedication to excellence and  commitment to community enrichment drives him to make a positive impact in all endeavors.

Danielle H. Tangorre represents and advises a broad range of health care providers, including clinical laboratories, long-term care facilities, behavioral health providers, substance abuse providers, physician group practices and licensed healthcare providers. She is a member of the Health Law Group. 

Danielle serves on the Board of Directors of the Ronald McDonald House of Charities of the Capital Region, and as an Assistant Adjunct Professor at Albany Medical Center. She was also previously a member of Albany Medical Center’s Institutional Review Board.

Every year since 2015, Danielle has been named to the Upstate New York Risings Stars list by Super Lawyers®. She is a frequent writer and lecturer on health-related legal and bioethical issues.

My team and I help individuals achieve a more secure future for themselves, their families and businesses. Our objective is to create an individual, goal based financial plan for every client that aligns their financial decision making with their long term personal goals. A small amount of foresight and responsibility help to allow our clients to live their lives by design rather than by default. Please let me know how I may be able to help you realize your vision for the future. We specialize in Risk Management (insurance) planning, Wealth accumulation (investment planning) and wealth preservation & distribution.  Our goal is that everyone we meet with understands where the blind spots in there plan might be, and we provide world class insurance and investment options to help them achieve their goals.

David treats every case from day 1 as if it will be presented to a jury and explains each step of the litigation process so that you are an informed client and trial partner.

Over the years David has proven himself a zealous trial advocate for his personal injury cases amassing jury verdicts and favorable settlements for his clients. Having tried an assortment of different personal injury cases, David knows from start to finish what it takes to get the result his clients deserve.

Ryan is co-deputy chair of Bond's litigation department. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America and Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars, he is a business and tort trial attorney who practices complex civil litigation in state and federal courts.  Ryan has tried both jury and non-jury trials, argued at the appellate level and represented clients during mediation and arbitration proceedings.

David A. Kubikian became a principal of the Herzog Law Firm in 2017. He concentrates his practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning/Elder Law, Estate Administration, Matrimonial Law and Estate Litigation. 

David prides himself on providing a superior client experience. A teacher at heart, David takes the time to make sure clients are educated about their options while providing a no pressure atmosphere that allows clients the space and time to make important decisions.

Peter is the Regional Managing Partner in Wilson Elser's Albany Office. Wilson Elser is an international law firm with 38 offices in the United States, as well as affiliated offices around the globe. In New York, Peter, leads a growing team of attorneys that practice in the areas of Business Litigation, Employment and Labor Law, Corporate and Business Law, Intellectual Property, Shareholder and Partnership disputes; Protection of Trade Secrets; Enforcement of Non-Compete Agreements; Professional Liability Defense Litigation and Government Investigations and Regulatory compliance.

Ashley is an attorney at The Law Offices of Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., P.C. She practices all areas of Matrimonial and Family law, including but not limited to divorce, equitable distribution, custody, child support, domestic violence, and QDROs. Ashley is a registered Attorney for Children in Saratoga County. She also handles Trust and Estates and Probate matters. In addition to litigation, Ashley is  a certified mediator focusing her mediation practice on Family law and Elder law disputes.

Todd joined Cresa in 2017 and manages the Albany office’s accounts. As their clients’ advocate, he provides guidance in implementing strategy to meet their operational and financial goals. His specialties include strategic planning, market analysis, site selection, financial analysis and transaction management. Prior to joining Cresa, Todd worked his way from loan officer to CEO of a credit union. Under his leadership they completely overhauled their products and services in concert with a new marketing initiative. He also forged strategic partnerships to allow the credit union to increase its capacity to serve its membership.

Matt, is a merchant consultant who helps provide knowledge to businesses about their merchant services accounts. Matt, works for Pair Payments who specializes in no fee processing which eliminates credit card processing fees. Matt, has 15+ years of business background and is looked to for consulting throughout the capital district to boost profit margins in a company 20-40%. Matt, also helps integrate systems and processes to streamline business workflows. Matt, is the go to guy for saving money and time at no costs to his clients.  

Marissa is a partner in the Business & Finance Group of Nixon Peabody LLP. Marissa advises companies and individuals around the world on private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Marissa has particular experience in the fashion, beauty, entertainment, technology, manufacturing, clean energy, health care, and food and beverage industries.

Erika Wood is a Tax and Corporate attorney who thrives on building personal connections with her clients and translating technical details into practical solutions.  She brings clever ideas, a smile, and optimism to challenging situations.  She advises individuals, for-profit, and non-profit entities on all facets of New York State and federal tax issues.  Erika also counsels clients on broad-ranging corporate and legal matters regarding all fundamental events from ownership, operation, transfer, and the termination or sale of businesses across industries.