The Professional Advisor Council is a collection of expert Central New York professional advisors who are partnering with us to provide insight and advice on advisor engagement. The Council’s volunteer members work throughout the year to disseminate information that will assist their peers in effectively identifying and carrying out their clients’ charitable planning needs.

Professional Advisor Council Membership

(as of September 1, 2022)

  • Bradford A. Adams, NBT Bank
  • Cameron Bernard, Bousquet Holstein, PLLC
  • William Davies, Attorney at Davies Law Firm, P.C.
  • Peter Derrenbacker, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
  • Ryan Emery, Esq., Partner at MacKenzie Hughes, LLP
  • Raymond V. Grimaldi, CPA®, The Bonadio Group
  • Joe Hatfield, AIF®, OneGroup Retirement Advisors
  • Scott Heyman, CPA, CFAP®, Grossman St. Amour CPAs, PLLC
  • Richard P. Jenkins, CFP®, Focused Financial Solutions
  • John S. King, Esq., JSKing Consulting (Council Chair)
  • Susan L. King, Esq., Miller King, LLC
  • Carolyn J. Lawless, CPA at Dermody Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC
  • Sonnet Loftus, CFP, Partner, Michael Roberts & Associates, Inc.
  • Pragya S. Murphy, MBA, Staff Lead, Community Foundation Professional Advisor Council
  • Kevin E. Nass, CPA®, Plowz & Mowz
  • R.J. Nicolli, Wealth Advisor, Vice President, Wilmington & Trust
  • Marie Norkett, CFP®, Wealth Manager, United Income/Capital One
  • Robert D. Scolaro, Esq., Scolaro Law, PLLC
  • Kevin Visconti, CFP, Diversified Capital Management, LLC
  • Gregory Wilt, CPA, CFP, Gregory F Wilt, CPA PC
  • Mark J. Worden, CRPC, UBS Financial Services

Advisor News & Stories

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Publications June 9, 2023

Giving Back is Good Business

Hear from Pragya Murphy, MBA, CAP®, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, on you can help your clients ...

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Publications May 10, 2023

Planning a Benevolent Exit

Giving Voice Spring 2023: Giving Matters

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Stories March 7, 2023

SECURE 2.0 Introduces Legacy IRA and a Boost for QCDs

Hear from Jan Lane, CAP®, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, about the three key provisions affecting philanthropists ...

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Publications December 6, 2022

Charitable Giving Using the New York Statutory Power of Attorney By Bill Davies

William Davies, Attorney at Davies Law Firm, P.C., explores how the New York Statutory Power ...

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Publications September 13, 2022

5FORCNY REVISITED: With the Great Wealth Transfer Comes Great Opportunity

Updated forecasts suggest that U.S. households will transfer more than $84 trillion over the next ...

Caragh Fahy and her two sons stand in from of a playground
Stories August 29, 2022

Caragh Fahy: Giving for Generations

Caragh believes that building a financial plan is like putting together a puzzle and charitable ...

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Blogs August 8, 2022

‘Popping The Question’ About Charitable Giving: Marie Norkett, CFP®

Hear from Marie Norkett, CFP®, Wealth Advisor, SageView Advisory Group, on how she “pops the ...

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Publications June 23, 2022

SPOTLIGHT ON: CHRISTOPHER HOYT, JD 

In anticipation of Professor Hoyt’s upcoming appearance in October, we’re sharing a few teasers from ...

Publications May 19, 2022

Aligning Charitable Investments with Values

Giving Voice Spring 2022: Giving Matters

hand holding growing money
Publications June 9, 2023

Giving Back is Good Business

Hear from Pragya Murphy, MBA, CAP®, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, on you can help your clients ...

Woman standing in doorway
Publications May 10, 2023

Planning a Benevolent Exit

Giving Voice Spring 2023: Giving Matters

hand holding growing money
Stories March 7, 2023

SECURE 2.0 Introduces Legacy IRA and a Boost for QCDs

Hear from Jan Lane, CAP®, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, about the three key provisions affecting philanthropists ...

hand holding growing money
Publications December 6, 2022

Charitable Giving Using the New York Statutory Power of Attorney By Bill Davies

William Davies, Attorney at Davies Law Firm, P.C., explores how the New York Statutory Power ...

hand holding growing money
Publications September 13, 2022

5FORCNY REVISITED: With the Great Wealth Transfer Comes Great Opportunity

Updated forecasts suggest that U.S. households will transfer more than $84 trillion over the next ...

Caragh Fahy and her two sons stand in from of a playground
Stories August 29, 2022

Caragh Fahy: Giving for Generations

Caragh believes that building a financial plan is like putting together a puzzle and charitable ...

Headshot of Marie Norkett
Blogs August 8, 2022

‘Popping The Question’ About Charitable Giving: Marie Norkett, CFP®

Hear from Marie Norkett, CFP®, Wealth Advisor, SageView Advisory Group, on how she “pops the ...

hand holding growing money
Publications June 23, 2022

SPOTLIGHT ON: CHRISTOPHER HOYT, JD 

In anticipation of Professor Hoyt’s upcoming appearance in October, we’re sharing a few teasers from ...

Publications May 19, 2022

Aligning Charitable Investments with Values

Giving Voice Spring 2022: Giving Matters

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