CAPITAL SARATOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT - Key Persons


Annamaria Iyer

Job Titles:
  • Investment Advisor
  • Representative
Annamaria began her wealth management career in 2006 at Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company. She held several positions in their Investment Services Group, working closely with high-net-worth individuals. She joined Capital Saratoga Wealth Management, a branch office of Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments in 2013. Since then, she has worked in several capacities to service the interests of the firm's clients. As an advisor, she believes the key to a strong advisor/client relationship is listening. She is dedicated to educating clients in order to ensure they understand their options as they plan for their present and future financial needs. Annamaria holds the Series 7 and 66 licenses.

Brian Purcell

Job Titles:
  • Investment Advisor
  • Representative
Brian joined the Capital Saratoga Wealth Management team as a financial advisor in 2018. Prior to joining Capital Saratoga Wealth Management, Brian worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments as a senior operations specialist. In that role, he handled all aspects of Broker Dealer operations. Brian currently holds the series 7, 6, 63, and 65 licenses, as well, as the New York State Life, Accident, and Health agent license. Brian brings 18 years of industry experience to the Capital Saratoga Wealth Management team. He believes that a healthy relationship with clients stems from open, consistent, and transparent communication. Brian works to ensure that he provides the highest level of service possible. He takes pride in knowing each unique client situation is handled with the utmost care and efficiency.

Jack Sullivan

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
Jack joined Capital Saratoga Wealth Management in 2022. As the Director of Operations, Jack supervises client relations and assists the advisors in researching, processing, and monitoring financial transactions. He is responsible for client outreach, setting up new accounts, and acting as liaison between Capital Saratoga, the broker dealer, fund companies, and account custodians. Prior to joining Capital Saratoga Wealth Management, Jack was employed at the NYS Department of Financial Services, monitoring New York State licensed financial institutions to ensure compliance with financial services law. Jack started his career as an Operations Associate with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and brings 14 years of industry experience to our firm. Jack holds the Series 7 and the SIE licenses.

JoAnn Collins

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant
JoAnn Collins Laviano has been working in the financial industry for the past 15 years. Formally with Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company, she worked as an analyst overseeing account openings, account maintenance, and customer service. JoAnn joined our firm in 2018. She brings not only inherent industry experience, but also provides well rounded general business knowledge. JoAnn jointly owned a sales/service business for 23 years having introduced professional products manufactured by major Fortune 500 companies and provided these innovative concepts to vertical markets emphasizing future growth in legal, medical, and judicial fields. Her positive attitude and "I'll be glad to" motto are most welcome as she lends support in various administrative capacities for Capital Saratoga Wealth Management.

Lloyd Church

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor With Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments
  • Senior Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager
Lloyd Church has been a Financial Advisor with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, serving clients since 1997. In 2013, Lloyd established Capital Saratoga Wealth Management in Malta N.Y., a dba of PKS Advisory Services LLC (PKSA). Lloyd`s licensure includes: a Series 24, General Securities Principal; a Series 7 General Securities Representative; a Series 63, Uniform Securities Agent; a Series 65, Uniform Investment Advisor; and a NYS Life, Accident and Health License.