Thomas Gregg


Tom currently holds FINRA Series 7 & 66 Securities Registrations with LPL Financial and his New York Life, Accident, & Health Insurance License, which he obtained during his 8 years with Bank of America/Merrill Lynch prior to joining LPL Financial and Empire Financial Advisors.
We are a collective of independent financial professionals. That means we are not bound to specific insurance and investment companies. It also means we offer objective financial advice and products and services tailored to your needs, whether youre an individual or a business owner. No gimmicks. No quotas. No pressure.
Our team of advisors has the experience to help you pursue your financial goals. We'll work with you so you can be an active and informed participant in managing your finances.
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"My philosophy is simple: You deserve my commitment."
Clients throughout the Capital Region count on Mark to help them pursue their short-term, mid-range and long-term financial goals. He wouldn't have it any other way.
A lifelong resident of Colonie, Mark knew he wanted to establish his career in New York's Capital Region. Teaming with Empire Financial Advisors has given Mark the resources and support to help residents in his community. He says he feels fortunate to do this work because he gets to help people in all stages of their lives through tailored investment strategies as unique as they are.
Mark earned his Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Siena College and holds his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 Securities Registrations through LPL Financial, along with his New York state Life, Accident & Health Insurance license.
Mark volunteers his time to the community through various charitable events and fundraisers. He is also an involved Siena College alumnus. In his free time, there's nothing Mark would rather do than play basketball.
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LPL FINANCIAL LLC
NY
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Businesses, Individual Investors, Non-Profit Organizations
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Financial Advice & Consulting, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Risk Management
Annuity, Health, Life, Variable Annuity, Long Term Care, Variable Life
Mortgages & Real Estate, Commodities, Insurance, Annuities, Stocks, Bonds, Options & Futures, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Mutual Funds, Socially Responsible Investments (SRI)
Your Office, Email, Phone, Our Office, Your Home, Video Conference, Our Offices
Fee-Based
$100,000
Commissions, Based on Assets
.09%-1.2%
120
100
100
$45000000
Yes
I start by understanding your business model, revenue streams, expenses, cash flow dynamics, employee structure, and overall goals. From there, I develop a tailored financial plan that addresses key priorities such as cash-flow optimization, tax-efficient strategies, capital planning, business continuity, retirement plan design, and risk management.
I help you evaluate and implement retirement plans — such as 401(k)s, SIMPLE IRAs, SEPs, or defined benefit plans — that support your business goals, attract and retain talent, and remain compliant with regulatory requirements. I also assist with succession planning, key-person insurance, buy-sell funding strategies, and protecting the business from financial vulnerabilities.
Beyond structure, I provide ongoing analysis and oversight, helping you anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and adjust plans as your business grows or the economic environment shifts.
My goal is to serve as your long-term financial partner — bringing clarity to complex decisions, improving financial efficiency, and helping you build a stronger, more resilient business.
I start by getting to know your goals, concerns, family priorities, income, debt, savings, and overall financial picture. From there, I help you develop a comprehensive plan that covers retirement readiness, investment strategy, tax efficiency, cash-flow management, insurance needs, college planning, and long-term wealth strategies.
My job is to simplify complex choices and give you a clear roadmap. I help you understand what steps to take now, what milestones to prepare for next, and how each piece of your financial life fits together. This includes building customized budgets, analyzing savings opportunities, optimizing retirement accounts, and ensuring you're on track for future goals like buying a home, sending kids to college, or transitioning into retirement.
Financial planning is not a one-time event. I monitor your progress, adjust strategies as your life evolves, and help you stay disciplined through market changes and major life transitions. You'll have a trusted partner who knows your plan inside and out — and who's committed to helping you make confident, informed decisions along the way.
In short, my role is to help you organize your finances, maximize opportunities, reduce stress, and give you a personalized roadmap toward long-term financial success.
We analyze your 401(k)s, 403(b)s, IRAs, pensions, Social Security, healthcare needs, taxes, and long-term income requirements to create a plan that's built around you, not a generic template. This includes stress-testing your income strategy, optimizing investment allocations, and identifying potential risks — so you can retire with confidence instead of uncertainty.
As independent advisors, we act solely in your best interest, providing objective guidance, transparent recommendations, and ongoing oversight as your life, goals, and markets evolve. Retirement doesn't end at the moment you stop working — it requires active monitoring, smart adjustments, and a trusted partner to help keep everything on track.
With the right advisor, retirement planning becomes more than numbers. It becomes a roadmap to financial freedom, peace of mind, and the lifestyle you've earned.
We begin by assessing your full financial picture to determine whether a rollover is in your best interest. This includes comparing your old plan, new employer plan, and IRA options for fees, investment choices, flexibility, and long-term suitability. Our role is to make sure you choose the path that aligns with your goals — not just the default option.
Once the strategy is clear, we handle the process from start to finish: coordinating with providers, avoiding unnecessary taxes or penalties, ensuring a direct rollover, and making sure your assets land exactly where they need to be. You don't have to deal with complicated forms, long hold times, or guesswork.
After the rollover, we help you build a personalized investment allocation that matches your risk level, timeline, and retirement income goals. Most importantly, we continue to monitor and adjust your strategy as markets change and life evolves.
A financial advisor transforms your 401(k) rollover from a one-time transaction into a long-term advantage — helping you simplify accounts, optimize investments, and keep your retirement on the right path.
I start by analyzing your overall financial situation, goals, and potential vulnerabilities. This includes evaluating income protection needs, family responsibilities, liabilities, business interests, and long-term priorities. From there, I help determine the right types and amounts of coverage — whether life, disability, long-term care, or other protective strategies.
My focus is on making sure your insurance aligns with your broader financial plan. I compare options, explain the differences in cost and benefits, and provide unbiased guidance on what's necessary versus what's optional. This helps ensure you're protected without being over-insured or paying for coverage you don't need.
As life changes — marriage, children, career shifts, new assets — I help you adjust your coverage to keep pace. I also coordinate insurance planning with tax considerations, estate planning, and retirement strategies so everything works together efficiently.
Ultimately, my role is to make insurance planning simple, strategic, and aligned with your long-term goals — giving you and your family confidence that your financial future is protected, no matter what.
I begin by understanding your full financial picture — your goals, time horizon, risk tolerance, income needs, tax situation, and family priorities. With this insight, I design a personalized investment strategy that aligns with what you're trying to achieve, not just what the markets are doing.
I help you select diversified investments, balance growth and protection, and build a portfolio that fits your comfort level and long-term plan. My role is to simplify complex choices, explain the "why" behind each recommendation, and ensure your investments work together cohesively rather than in isolation.
Investment management is ongoing — not a one-time setup. I continually monitor your portfolio, rebalance when needed, adjust strategies as markets shift, and make sure your investments remain aligned with your evolving goals. Whether markets are calm or volatile, you have a partner ensuring your plan stays on track.
I also coordinate investment decisions with tax planning, retirement strategies, and broader financial goals to maximize efficiency and long-term outcomes.
In short: I provide disciplined guidance, proactive management, and clear communication — helping you grow and protect your wealth with confidence, clarity, and a long-term plan built around you.
We start by evaluating your personal risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals to create an investment strategy that fits you, not the market's mood. This includes diversifying your portfolio across asset classes, industries, and investment styles to reduce exposure to any single point of failure.
We analyze market conditions, economic trends, and portfolio performance to ensure your investment mix stays aligned with your objectives. When risk levels shift — due to market volatility, life changes, or evolving timelines — we adjust your strategy proactively, aiming to protect long-term growth while minimizing unnecessary downside.
Beyond investments, we help you manage broader financial risks: income replacement, healthcare costs, inflation, longevity, and unexpected life events. This may include evaluating insurance, building emergency reserves, and coordinating tax-efficient strategies that help stabilize your long-term plan.
Throughout the process, we provide clarity and education so you always understand where your risk exposure stands and why your portfolio is built the way it is.
In short, we turn risk management into a deliberate, ongoing discipline — helping you stay protected, stay informed, and stay on track toward your goals.
We start by evaluating your personal risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals to create an investment strategy that fits you, not the market's mood. This includes diversifying your portfolio across asset classes, industries, and investment styles to reduce exposure to any single point of failure.
We analyze market conditions, economic trends, and portfolio performance to ensure your investment mix stays aligned with your objectives. When risk levels shift — due to market volatility, life changes, or evolving timelines — we adjust your strategy proactively, aiming to protect long-term growth while minimizing unnecessary downside.
Beyond investments, we help you manage broader financial risks: income replacement, healthcare costs, inflation, longevity, and unexpected life events. This may include evaluating insurance, building emergency reserves, and coordinating tax-efficient strategies that help stabilize your long-term plan.
Throughout the process, we provide clarity and education so you always understand where your risk exposure stands and why your portfolio is built the way it is.
In short, we turn risk management into a deliberate, ongoing discipline — helping you stay protected, stay informed, and stay on track toward your goals.
WiserAdvisor provides referrals to financial professionals of LPL Financial, LLC (LPL). WiserAdvisor is not a current client of LPL for brokerage or advisory services. Financial professionals of LPL pay WiserAdvisor cash compensation for these referrals, which creates the incentive for WiserAdvisor to make these referrals, resulting in a conflict of interest.
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