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Meet the management team - New York Metro

Principal® Financial Network of New York Metro

Meet the management team
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Scott Powhida CFP® - Regional Managing Director

Scott began his career in the Financial Services Industry as an Financial Professional with Edward Jones, and then spent 14 years with Key Investment Services, LLC as a Vice President and Financial Professional. In 2014, he started with Principal Financial Group® as a Managing Director. Scott found that his passion lies with motivating and aiding other representatives in growing their business.

Scott is a 1999 Graduate of Siena College in Latham, NY with a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Finance. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certificant and has his FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 31, 51, 63, and 65 securities registrations.

Scott has called the Capital Region of New York home all of his life. He enjoys fitness and outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, boating and spending time with his family and friends on Great Sacandaga Lake.

Contact information
518-724-1703
powhida.scott@principal.com
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Frank DiSpigna - Managing Director

Frank works with his clients to build and protect wealth through comprehensive financial planning. He specializes in working with individuals, business owners, key executives, and entrepreneurial professionals. Frank is a former member of the FDNY and has over 35 years of experience in the financial, life, and group benefits industry. He is proud to be a native New Yorker.

Frank graduated from St. John’s University in Queens, NY. He hold series 7, 24, 51, and 63 securities registrations and is life and health licensed.

Frank's interests include boating, living an active lifestyle, and being close to family. He is a member of St. Joseph's Church and a former CYO coach for the boys lacrosse and girls basketball teams.

Contact information
631-861-2575
dispigna.frank@principal.com
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Suzie Daggett - Candidate Experience Consultant

Suzie partners with the management team to provide comprehensive support to all new financial representative candidates through the onboarding and initial marketing launch processes. This includes scheduling of exams, ordering background checks, preparing contracting and registration paperwork.

Contact information
515-246-4983
daggett.suzie@principal.com
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Lisa Rinehart - Regional Talent Acquisition Consultant

Lisa has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with a career that started managing credit union relationships on the West Coast. She joined Principal® in 2008 to focus on sourcing registered financial professional and leader talent. She finds great satisfaction in this role as she lives out the company’s values and mission bringing new talent from across the country into our culture of inclusion and diversity, where both specific and holistic practices thrive.

Contact Information
559-214-2123
rinehart.lisa@principal.com
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Sarah E. Weaver - Senior Business Development Consultant

Sarah partners with the management team and representatives to implement strategies to expand their marketing, branding, and business development efforts at both the representative and regional office level.

Contact information
585-445-5988
Weaver.Sarah.E@principal.com
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Jerry Murphy - Site Coordinator

The site coordinator is the glue that keeps our offices running smoothly. Along with the entire staff, Jerry is a problem solver who makes sure your accounts are set up properly and your questions answered in a timely manner.

Contact information
631-861-2572
murphy.jerry@principal.com
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