Meet the management team
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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Amy Austin Roxin - Senior Managing Director
I joined Principal so I can provide financial professionals and clients with a personalized level of service and support. Principal is extremely dedicated to their financial professionals and puts a tremendous number of resources behind them. As a Senior Managing Director, I take those skills and apply them to what I am the most passionate about, which is helping other financial professionals grow their businesses and assisting in developing business strategies to help financial professionals reach their goals. My experience has given me an ability to meet people and educate them on their practices in a way that can be easily understood.
I’ve been in the business for over 35 years with experience in financial planning, asset allocation, and tax strategies. I use my core values of honesty, integrity, communication, compassion, and responsiveness to create financial confidence for my clients by providing a full discovery of their situation. I provide a thoughtful plan with a frequent review because lives and goals are always fluid and can abruptly change.
I recently starting volunteering at Light Hill, a compassionate comfort care home supporting the terminally ill. I also assist my husband, Rick with fundraising efforts and activities for our local volunteer fire department and am very active in fundraising for my alma mater’s athletics department at the University of New Hampshire.
When I am not working or volunteering you can find me outside! I love to be outdoors hiking, running, skiing, cycling, camping, walking my dogs, and just spending time with our four daughters.
Contact information
866-833-0164
roxin.amy@principal.com
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Christopher Midecke - Associate Managing Director
Christopher has been Committed financial professional for more than 7 years. He's been with Principal since 2016; previously with MetLife. Christopher specializes in helping individuals and businesses set goals and implement strategies to help achieve financial success. He earned my Bachelor of Science degree from Medaille University and is a FINRA Series 6, 63, 7, 24, & 51 securities registered, New York State Life and Health licensed.
At the end of the day, Christopher is most proud of his relationship with his wife and three children. That is what means the most to him and hopes it will be his finest legacy. Christopher does his best to spend non-working hours with his family. Coaching or attending a sports game or practice, helping with school work, going to one of the numerous family friendly activities they have in Upstate NY, or an evening home, swimming in the pool, or having a movie night. They place a high value on family relationships and enjoy strengthening those bonds day in and day out.
Contact information
716-710-4756
Midecke.Chris@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
Ashley Davis - New Business Consultant
Ashley is responsible for consulting and managing new business case design and submission. She partners with financial professionals and their teams, along with our corporate product partners, to ensure cases are submitted accurately so they can be processed on time and in alignment with product area processes.
Contact information
716-710-4104
davis.ashley@principal.com
Tom Kraupner, ACS - Site Coordinator
The site coordinator is the glue that keeps our offices running smoothly. Along with the entire staff, Tom is a problem solver who makes sure your accounts are set up properly and your questions answered in a timely manner.
Contact information
518-724-1706
kraupner.tom@principal.com