Our Team
Thomas Gregg AAMS®
LPL Financial Advisor,
As an LPL Financial Advisor, Tom helps individuals, families, and small businesses articulate financial goals and priorities and create a roadmap to working towards them. Through a goals-based process Tom focuses on pre-retirement planning, retirement income planning, estate planning, and sophisticated investment management strategies. Originally from the Greater Philadelphia area, Tom has been a resident of the Capital District for almost 20 years. He currently resides in Bethlehem, NY with his wife Jennifer, their two children: Gwendoline and Bradley, and their two dogs. The last few years Tom has enjoyed being a member of Normanside Country Club in Delmar.
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. He also holds the title of Accredited Asset Management Specialist through the College for Financial Planning.
Christopher Davison, CFP®
LPL Financial Advisor
“Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson
Clients in the Capital Region and Upstate New York believe in Chris to help deliver and manage their financial goals. Informing and educating clients is his main motivational factor. He believes his dedication and commitment has helped him get to where he is today.
Chris grew up in Edwards, New York, located in the southern part of St. Lawrence County where he attended Edwards-Knox Central School. Chris always had a passion for the business field, where he then pursued his dream.
Chris earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Information and Analysis from Clarkson University. He holds his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 Securities Registration through LPL Financial, as well as his New York state Life, Accident & Health Insurance license.
Chris joined the Empire Financial Advisors team in the summer of 2019. He says he feels honored to represent such a great business and workplace, where the resources and knowledge are endless.
On his free time, Chris enjoys playing basketball, soccer, baseball and golf. Chris also takes time to coach and mentor young athletes at his old High School. Nothing excites him more than seeing a smile and positive impact on his community.
Roger Clarkson CFP(R)
Senior Wealth Advisor
Roger Clarkson brings more than 40 years of experience in investments, insurance, and banking to the
delivery of financial advice and strategies to his clients. A Certified Financial Planner, he is uniquely
qualified to help people better understand and navigate the world of personal finance. Using his
extensive experience in advising individuals, families, and business owners, he has built lasting client
relationships based on mutual value and respect. His specialty is breaking down complex issues and
developing a concise approach to address the concern.
Clarkson holds a BA degree from Bates College with an emphasis in history and economics. In addition
to the CFP ® designation, he holds the FINRA series 7, 24, 63 and 65 registrations through LPL Financial.
He is a licensed life and health insurance agent for New York and North Carolina.
Everyone can benefit from the services of a qualified, caring, committed Financial Advisor,” said
Clarkson. “Our focus on planning and client coaching provides a long”term perspective that we think
services our clients in a much more meaningful way than if we build our relationships on things we can't
control like market performance or timing.
A New York State native, Clarkson is a resident of Norwich, NY.
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