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Charles Amodio

CPA, CFF, MAFF, MBA

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Helping Attorneys & Insurance Adjusters Resolve Lost Earnings and Lost Profits Claims

Charles is a Partner with FAZ (Ferraro Amodio & Zarecki CPAs).  FAZ is a boutique firm specializing in forensic accounting, business valuation, and business advisory services.   Charles focuses on economic damage analysis, specializing in evaluating lost earnings for individuals as a result of personal injury, wrongful death, and employment disputes.  In addition, , Charles analyzes lost profits for companies who have suffered a business interruption or a loss of profits due to the actions of another party.   


Jessica R. Botelho, Esq.

Estate and Elder Law

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Estate Planning Attorney | Business Owner | Botelho Law, PLLC

I founded Botelho Law to help individuals and families prepare for the expected and unexpected by providing customized solutions to estate and long-term care planning needs.

My goal is to make the planning process less scary. Typical legal documents I prepare for clients include Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, and Trusts. I also assist clients with navigating the long-term care world (including applying for Medicaid for nursing home care) and settling estates when a loved one has passed away.


Lourene Bouffard

Bookkeeping Master

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Lead Strategist and Payroll Specialist of Every Penny Bookkeeping

Helping Businesses grow has been my passion for many years. When in the corporate world I would take a business that was struggling and turn it around by taking a look at their financials, systems and processes and future goals. From there I would devise a plan that will ultimately get them where they wanted to be, while working along side them to get it there.

Meliora Law, PLLC

Tori is an experienced corporate attorney, providing comprehensive legal guidance to private companies and non-profits at all stages and across various sectors. Tori understands that every business has unique needs and tailors her advice and services accordingly. Tori assists with formations, governance agreements and advice, ownership structuring, funding and investments, commercial contract review and negotiation, reorganizations, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate compliance. Tori also brings specialized knowledge in non-profit law, advising organizations at the intersection of corporate, fundraising, and state and federal tax law, and helping them to preserve their tax-exempt status.

Janice Durant

Franchise Business Consultant

New Trails Business Consultants, Inc.

As a franchise business consultant, I partner with aspiring and current business owners, guiding them in identifying franchise concepts that align with their financial qualifications, lifestyle goals, dreams, and passions. With an unbiased, consultative approach, I work with individuals to match them with one of over 800 franchise opportunities across more than 100 industries, including fitness, wellness, pet care, food services, senior care, beauty, home services, restoration, childcare, travel, technology, restaurants, and more.

In addition, I support established businesses with strong reputations, proven processes, and solid financial performance in becoming franchise brands.

Let’s find the right franchise opportunity for you, or take your existing business to national through franchising.

Visit my website here.


Ryan Haig

Account Executive

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Amsure, the insurance division of The Adirondack Trust Company

Ryan earned an associate’s degree in business administration from SUNY Adirondack and a bachelor’s degree in business from Skidmore College.  Having achieved his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation, Ryan now serves as a trusted advisor at Amsure providing risk management services for commercial clients primarily in Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties. 

Having moved to upstate NY in 2010 and experienced the generosity of the North Country community that has benefitted him both personally and professionally, Ryan is passionate about creating community and servant leadership.

Ryan resides in northern Saratoga County with his wife, Tiffany and two children, Elsie and Adam.


Engagement Engineer at ADNET Technologies

At ADNET Technologies, we’re dedicated to providing our clients the IT services they need to achieve their goals efficiently and securely. If you’re looking for a partner you can trust to manage IT, cloud and cybersecurity for your organization, our team of experienced professionals can help.

As an Engagement Manger, I bring 15 years of experience in the industry to support your organization. My goal is to build and maintain a strong relationship as your trusted advisor. You can count on me as your personal advocate – both within your organization and at ADNET – where I can leverage the full resources of ADNET and New Charter Technologies to meet your needs. I’ll work to accurately set and manage expectations, oversee your account, offer strategic recommendations, and support you with projects.


Gallagher Benefit Services, INC.

I am from Clifton Park, NY, attended Siena College and currently live in Ballston Lake, NY. I have 13 years of employee benefit specialized industry experience.  My career began with 6 years on the Broker side with Brown and Brown of Albany (formerly Rowlands + Barranca Agency) and 6 years with Anthem (formerly Empire BlueCross) as a strategic large group account manager. I am currently the Area Vice President at Gallagher Benefit Services (Latham, NY Office) where I serve as a benefits consultant for existing clients and I work in a new sales capacity as well with prospects.


Michael Nelson

Partner & Creative Director

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Partner at Five Towers Media (formerly Spa City Digital)

Our mission is to give unwavering support to entrepreneurs and small business owners with new client acquisition and company communications. We know how complex the digital universe has become and we want to help our clients navigate it successfully. Whether it is Graphic design, Websites, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, or Communications we make marketing easy.


Kevin Porpora

Residential Mortgage Originator

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Residential mortgage originator at arrow bank

My interests include coaching my kids in various sports, family, swimming, skiing, golf, reading, being active in the community, and helping people with their home financing. I can help you buy or build a house or refinance from Albany to Plattsburgh.  I specialize in construction loans, second homes, first time homebuyers (grants and low downpayment options available), and investment properties. Pretty much any situation with a residential home (four units or less) involved.

Eric Ryan

VP

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commercial banking relationship manager at TD bank

Leveraging over 20 years of experience in consumer, small business, and commercial banking, I deliver an array of financial and risk management tools that equip and empower businesses to execute key strategic moves with confidence.  My clients are concentrated in New York's Capital District and reach throughout Upstate NY and beyond.   

Beyond banking, I actively engaged in the community. I am an active volunteer at my church and serve as a director and committee member for various local and regional non-profits and trade organizations. I understand the unique needs of my community. 

I am a lifelong resident of the Saratoga-Glens Falls-Lake George Region (currently residing in Greenwich, NY).  When i'm not helping clients succeed, you can find me spending time with my wife, Amanda, and our three boys and two girls.  My hobbies include homesteading, music, college basketball, hiking, and mountain biking.


Brian Stidd

Brian Stidd

CPA, CVA

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Owner of Stidd CPA, PLLC

Brian has nearly 20 years’ experience in both public accounting and the private sector.  His experience in both public and private gives him a unique ability to assist businesses. Brian specializes in business and individual tax planning, advisory and preparation as well as general business accounting and advisory. Brian graduated with his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Siena in 2005 and became a Certified Public Accountant in New York in 2007.


Alan VanTassel

Chief Sales Office

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Outsourced VP of Sales, Helping B2B Businesses Achieve Breakthrough Sales Growth

I bring 30+ years of sales leadership expertise and an immense passion for helping small to mid-sized businesses grow profitable revenue. I've worked with hundreds of businesses across many industries and have a tremendous appreciation for the 'real-world" life of a business owner.

As an Outsourced VP of Sales, I provide hands-on sales leadership expertise on a part-time (fractional) interim basis to help your company achieve sustainable revenue growth and profitability by leveraging the power of Sales Xceleration's proven sales growth and sales management systems. Contact me today to learn how I can help you.


Wendy Waldron

Wendy Waldron

Certified EOS Implementer®, Owner of WaldronWorks, LLC

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GET A GRIP ON YOUR BUSINESS WITH EOS®

I help entrepreneurs and their leadership teams solve root problems, lead more effectively, and gain Traction® in their businesses through a simple, proven operating system. Isn't it time? Let's get to work!

Visit my website here.

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