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WNY Asset Management, LLC was formed in 1994 to provide our clients with investment management and financial planning services.

We accomplish this through our combined investment experience of more than 50 years and with the highest professional and ethical standards. The cornerstones of our culture - integrity, knowledge, experience, and teamwork - are used for each client to meet their financial objectives based upon their needs, planning horizons, and their risk tolerance.

We listen to our clients to truly understand their goals and objectives. It is only then that we are able to create a unique investment strategy for each of our clients.

WNY Asset Management is a local, independent organization. We are not employees of a large national brokerage or insurance company. The solutions for our investment strategies are non-proprietary and unique - we understand that no two clients are alike.

We are the only investment management and financial planning resource in Western New York dedicated to working exclusively with accounting professionals. Together with WNY Asset Management, dozens of independent CPA firms throughout Western New York form the CPA Financial Network.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

THOMAS DUERR, CPA, MBA, RFC
Tom is managing partner and co-founder of WNY Asset Management. He has more than 30 years of experience in finance. Tom is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology where he earned an MBA in finance. He began his career with the world's largest CPA Firm, Coopers & Lybrand. Tom has held a number of senior financial and management positions with Fortune 500 type firms including PSC, Hershey Foods and Cardinal Health. Tom is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and is also a Registered Financial Consultant. He is an active member of the American Institute of Public Accountants, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accounts, and the Independent Association of Accounts. Contact Tom at tduerr@wnyasset.com.
 
 
JOHN A. PIERONI, CFP®
John is a partner at WNY Asset Management. A graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, he began his career in investment management with a major international investment firm. John managed his own independent investment management and financial planning firm before merging with WNY Asset Management in 1999. John is a Certified Financial Planner, a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Independent Association of Accountants, and also sits on the board of the Buffalo City Mission. Contact John at jpieroni@wnyasset.com.
   
ROBERT A. CASTIGLIONE, CFP®, MBA
Rob is a partner at WNY Asset Management. A veteran of the financial services industry, Rob draws upon his experience in investment portfolio management, financial planning, and equities trading to find the right strategies for our clients' success. He is a graduate of Canisius College and earned an MBA from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College where he graduated with Beta Gamma Sigma honors. Prior to joining WNY Asset Management, Rob worked for a large regional bank and as an equity trader for a diversified financial group in New York City. Rob is a member of the Financial Association. Contact Rob at rcastiglione@wnyasset.com.
   

RONALD M. LOJACONO, CFP®
Ron is a financial advisor and investment manager at WNY Asset Management. His knowledge and experience in many aspects of the financial services industry - including financial planning, pensions and long-term care - help our clients to plan successful investment solutions. Ron is a Certified Financial PlannerŪ and has NASD registrations in Series 7,63 and 65, as well as Life, Health and Disability, Long-Term Care and Variable Life licenses. He has been recognized for outstanding client service and professionalism in the financial services industry. Ron earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Medaille College.

   
   
WNY ASSET TEAM
   

Tonya Bolden, Director of First Impressions

Tonya plays a critical role as the initial contact person for our members and clients who call and visit our offices. She performs a wide range of administrative duties and provides organizational support. Tonya has more than 15 years experience in the administrative field. She holds an associate’s degree in business from Medaille College.

   

Lisa Williams, Relationship Manager

Lisa’s previous experience in the banking, financial planning and investment advisory services industries gives her a unique vantage from which to provide informed and thoughtful service to our clients. She holds Series 7, 6, 63 and 65 licenses as well as Life and Health licenses. Lisa is a graduate of Providence College.

   

Sara Fisher, Relationship Manager

Sara offers our clients the highest level of service and support, developing and retaining a rapport that results in a first-rate experience. She is Series 6, 63 and NYS Life, Accident and Health Insurance licensed and holds a degree in business administration from Jefferson Community College.

 

   
 Susan Volpe, Relationship Manager

Susan offers our clients extensive expertise in financial services administration. She has more than 20 years experience as a retirement plans manager, benefits specialist and customer service representative in the banking, investment and insurance industries. A graduate of Canisius College, she holds Series 7 and 63 licenses as well as Life, Accident and Health licenses.

   
Kim Rooth, Relationship Manager

Kim has more than 14 years of administrative support experience in the investment management/financial planning industry. She is an accomplished professional who is focused on building positive relationships and providing first class service to our clients. Kim is Series 7, 63 and NYS Life Insurance licensed and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

   

Cara Bland, Relationship Manager

A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Niagara University, Cara has more than six years of experience in the financial services industry and holds Series 6 and 63 licenses. Her attention to detail helps provide clients with exceptional service in the implementation of their financial planning strategies.

   

Annette Wargo, Controller

Annette is responsible for all the internal financial reporting and analyses, accounting, budgeting and administrative aspects of our firm. With more than 25 years of experience, including eight as a CFO, her progressive accounting and management knowledge along with her exceptional communication, problem solving and supervisory skills are tremendous assets to our firm. Annette earned her bachelor's degree in accounting and her MBA in management from the State University of New York at Buffalo and holds Security Series 28, 7, and 24 licenses.

   

Gabrielle Miller, Accounting Clerk

Gabrielle utilizes her varied accounting and administrative support skills to ensure the quality and reliability of our firm’s internal accounting operations and reporting. Her 15 years of experience includes positions in the banking and food manufacturing industries as well as for a local municipality.

   

Marian Duerr, CPA Membership Administrator

Marian provides critical administrative support for the more than 30 member CPA Firms that make-up the CPA Financial Network. As the primary contact person for our members, Marian draws on a wealth of administrative experience and superior organizational leadership. Marian is a graduate of Alfred State University.

   
CPA Financial Network     
350 Essjay Road, Suite 305     
Williamsville, NY 14221     

     Phone: (716) 626-0060
     Fax: (716) 635-0958
     Info@wnyasset.com

 

Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. WNY Asset Management and The CPA Financial Network and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities.

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