Broker Check

Chief Executive Officer

Matthew Dauksza, CFP®, CLU®

Chief  Investment  Officer,

Wealth Manager

(315) 303-1668

(315) 907-6099

mdauksza@excelsiorwp.com

Matt founded his own wealth management firm, Excelsior Wealth Partners, to focus on client needs without a corporate agenda. Matt specializes in working with clients to provide wealth management...

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President

Matthew T. Champion, CFP®, RICP®

President,

Wealth Manager 

(315) 907-6029

mchampion@excelsiorwp.com

As President of Excelsior Wealth Partners, Matt Champion is focused on growing his wealth management practice with an open architecture platform that allows flexibility in assisting his clients to achieve their financial goals. Prior...

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Senior Partner

Kevin Christopher

Wealth Manager

(315) 907-6031

kchristopher@excelsiorwp.com

Over a decade of expertise in financial planning and investment management. Specializes in crafting comprehensive retirement planning strategies tailored to your needs. Holds Series 6,7 and 63, 65 securities licenses along with life...

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Excelsior Advisors 

Louis C. Goeckel, CFP®

Wealth Manager, Financial Advisor

(315) 907-6049

(315) 907-6099

To book an appointment with Lou, please follow this link: https://go.oncehub.com/LouGoeckel

Lou is a Buffalo native and moved to Baldwinsville in 1999.  He and his wife, Shelly have two children, Catherine and Jack (John)...

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Jeff D. Dzwonkowski

Wealth Manager

(315) 395-3594

Jeff specializes in Retirement Income, Wealth Management Strategies, and Estate Protection Planning. Jeff is a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority General Securities Representative (Series 7) and a State Securities Agent (Series...

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Anna Hartwell

Wealth Manager

(336) 694-1120

ahartwell@excelsiorwp.com

Starting over after loss or divorce is scary. You’re in unknown territory. Outside of the emotional struggles you now face, you have questions and concerns about your financial life that are beyond overwhelming. I completely...

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Russell Stout

Wealth Manager

(315) 224-2426

Russell has almost 25 years of experience as a Financial Advisor, with a proven reputation for excellent service, and accuracy driven results. Many of his clients have been life-time commitments, and most have previously collaborated...
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Jonathan Macko

Wealth Manager

(864) 266-8605

jmacko@excelsiorwp.com

Jonathan J. Macko is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC®) with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families prepare for retirement. He began his career as a...
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Alex Dauksza

Wealth Manager

(315) 303-1668

alexdauksza@excelsiorwp.com

Alex is a dedicated Wealth Manager from Syracuse, NY, with a strong foundation in finance and economics. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2024 with a BBA in Finance and a minor in Economics, where he developed a strong...
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Austin Vanderhoof

Wealth Manager

315-225-0073

austin@excelsiorwp.com

As a Financial Advisor, I work with individuals, families, and business owners to create clear, customized strategies for building and protecting wealth. From retirement planning and investment management to risk mitigation and legacy...
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Brandon Champion

Wealth Manager

bchampion@excelsiorwp.com

Brandon Champion is a dedicated and ambitious Executive Assistant beginning his career in the wealth management industry. Brandon is a graduate of SUNY Oswego, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and discovered a passion...

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Derek Meka

Financial Planner

315-219-5881

Native of Canajoharie, NY and graduate of SUNY Polytechnic Institute. With 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, I specialize in comprehensive financial planning for families and business owners. I help clients...
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Robert Rolfe

Wealth Manager

(315) 216-4052

I am driven by seeing people accomplishing their goals and experiencing their dreams. Over the years, I have helped hundreds of people construct road maps to their future, and arrive at their life's destination successfully. My proven...

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Travis Decker

Wealth Manager

(315) 303-1668

tdecker@excelsiorwp.com

Travis Decker, born and raised in Oneida, NY, is a driven and enthusiastic Research Analyst beginning his journey in the finance industry. He is a graduate from Utica University with a bachelor’s in finance. His passion for financial...

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Independent Partners

Terrence M. Tormey, CLTC, AEP®, CLU, ChFC®

Independent Partner

(315) 415-2039

Terrence M. Tormey began his career in the financial services industry in 1984. His professional credentials are the hallmark of his effective service to thousands of clients over the years. He holds both the Chartered Life Underwriter...

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Mark Squairs

Independent Partner

(315) 422-0074

Mark started his career with Prudential Insurance in May 1984, joining his father and two brothers. During his tenure, he won numerous awards for performance both as an insurance agent and manager. Six of his 13 years with Prudential...

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Joseph A. Viviano

Independent Partner

(315) 907-6032

Joe has spent the last 38 years successfully working in the Merchandising/Category Management profession in both the Wholesale and Retail Grocery/Drug Store industry in Central New York. Joe has recently semi-retired after a very...

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Joseph P. Viviano

Independent Partner

(315) 907-6033

Joe began his financial services career in 2010, starting as an intern at AXA Equitable during his senior year at Le Moyne College. He has served as a licensed Financial Advisor since 2011. As a seasoned professional with more than a...

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Stuart Nichols

Wealth Manager

518-359-9779

snichols@osaicwealth.com

Stuart Nichols started his professional career in his family’s property and casualty insurance agency eventually becoming a partner. At the same time he obtained his life insurance license and eventually his securities license as...

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Team Members

Emily Squairs

Executive Assistant

(315) 422-0074

Emily was born and raised in Syracuse, NY and graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in Communications. In 2016, she joined her father in the family business as his executive assistant and in 2018...

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Jessica Cole

Executive Assistant

(315) 983-9288

I am a dedicated administrative professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, including the past five years with Excelsior Wealth Partners. I take pride in supporting advisors and clients with...
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Lindsey Koenig

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

315-303-1668

lkoenig@excelsiorwp.com

Lindsey Koenig serves as an Executive Assistant, providing operational and administrative support to ensure a seamless experience for both clients and advisors. She was born and raised in Manlius, NY, and has several years of...
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