Associates

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Thomas Nelson, MSFS, ChFC, CLU

Financial Adviser

Phone (315) 790-5599
Tom@NelsonStrife.com

Thomas J. Nelson, President of Nelson Financial Group, is a lifelong resident of Utica. He is a graduate of Utica College and has a Masters in Financial Services (MSFS) designation from The American College along with the designations of ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) and CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter).

Tom is a Registered Representative and a Financial Adviser offering Investment Advisory Services. He served many years on the Utica College Board of Trustees and currently is a member of the Investment Committee. He is the former President of the Utica Industrial Development Corporation and former Board Member of the Salvation Army and Utica Symphony. Tom currently serves as a member of the Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Finance Authority and the Mohawk Valley EDGE.

9273 Kellogg Rd.
New Hartford, NY 13413


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Kyle Strife, ChFC, LUTCF, CLTC

Financial Advisor*

Phone (315) 269-9358

Mobile Phone (808) 829-0515
Kyle@NelsonStrife.com

Kyle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Syracuse University at Utica College. He has earned his Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designations from the American College of Financial Services, and a Certification in Long Term Care (CLTC) designation from the Corporation for Long Term Care Certification. Over his career Kyle has been a proud supporter of many community organizations including serving on the boards of the Center for Leadership Excellence (formerly Leadership Mohawk Valley), the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, the CNY Vision Foundation, and was a fouding member of the Catalyst Group of the Greater Utica Chamber. He has also volunteered many hours with organizations like The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Utica University, The United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and the Car 100 Club.

*Kyle has been in the financial services industry since 2009, is a registered representative with NYLIFE Securities LLC, and a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC offering Investment Advisory Services. He will take the time to understand your specific goals and objectives, then work with you to help develop and monitor an appropriate strategy.

909 Kapiolani Blvd. #2803                            9273 Kellogg Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96814                                       New Hartford, NY 13413
(808) 829-0515                                             (315) 269-9358


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Craig Nelson, PhD, CLU, ChFC

Financial Adviser

Phone (315) 790-5599
craig@nelsonstrife.com

Craig D. Nelson joined the Nelson & Strife Financial Group in 2015 and is a registered representative wtih NYLIFE Securities LLC and a financial adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC offering Investment Advisory Services. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Utica College in 2005, was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to the University of Tokyo, and received his Master of Arts and Doctorate of Philosophy in History from the Ohio State University. Craig is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), both of which were awarded by the American College of Financial Services.

9273 Kellogg Rd.
New Hartford, NY 13413