Thomas Arcidiacono joined Steward Partners in 2019 as a Vice President and Partner. Thomas helps his clients build integrated financial plans which assist families in areas such as cash flow planning, investment management and estate planning strategies. As a holistic advisor, Thomas views himself as his clients’ personal cfo ensuring the work and service he provides is integrated across all other financial disciplines of their life. In working with Thomas, you will find the relationship is a deep, continuing process- a collaborative conversation that continues throughout his client’s working career, well through retirement and far beyond with long-term legacy planning.

Thomas graduated from Union College where he was a two-time All-American football player as well as twice being named the school’s Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year. When Thomas isn’t working, he relishes all things sports related and spending time with his family enjoying outdoor activities. Thomas, his wife Mandi and their three sons' Andre, Landon, and Emmett currently reside in East Greenbush, NY.

Krystina Pelton has been working in the financial services industry for 8 years. Prior to joining Steward Partners, she was Jim Wallace’s assistant at Newtown Savings Bank for 4 years.

Krystina lives in Morris with her husband Lyle and their 2 dogs. She has served on the board of the Newtown Labor Day Parade as secretary for the past 6 years. She also volunteers with March of Dimes, the Salvation Army, and Special Olympics of CT.

Kevin Dubner is a Partner, Vice President, and Wealth Manager at Sentinel Wealth Advisors of Steward Partners in the Albany, NY office, joining the firm in June 2020. He has over 42 years of experience as a Financial Advisor. Prior to joining Steward Partners, Kevin held positions at Janney Montgomery Scott (14 years), UBS Financial Services (6 years), First Albany Corporation (13 years), and Advest (3 years).

Kevin studied at the University at Albany with a double concentration in accounting and economics and worked as an accountant before entering the investment business.

“Accounting is an excellent way to begin as an investor because accounting is the language of business, and this knowledge has proven invaluable to me in understanding company finances, economic and market trends. With ongoing education and ardent reading of financial publications, I pride myself on giving informed investment advice and appropriate financial options to my clients.” – Kevin Dubner

Kevin holds his Series 7, & 63, as well as his State of New York Life & Health Insurance License and a CLTC (Certified in Long-Term Care) designation. Kevin’s practice focuses primarily on retirement and financial planning, portfolio management, and insurance planning. Kevin assumes many responsibilities related to client’s overall investment strategies, including recommending the appropriate equity or fixed income vehicles and overseeing the financial plan for client’s long-term financial goals.

Active in his community, Kevin volunteers his time and expertise in fundraising for numerous local charitable organizations. In 2007, Kevin was the recipient of the “You’re an Angel” award from To Life! (a breast cancer support & education nonprofit in Delmar, NY) for designing a software program to run their fundraising gala. The success of this program led other organizations to seek out Kevin’s expertise for their fundraising events, specifically: The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America of Northeastern New York, The Center for Community Justice, and the Albany Center Gallery (ACG). 2020 marked the 50th fundraising event using Kevin’s software since its inception in 2005, all provided at no cost to the charitable organizations using it. In 2012, Kevin was nominated to the Board of Directors at To Life!, lending his expertise in finance to the organization and is currently chair of the board finance committee. Kevin was nominated to the Board of Directors at Albany Center Gallery (a nonprofit art organization in Albany, NY supporting the region’s visual artists) in December 2014 and has served in the roles of Board President, Vice-President, and is currently Treasurer. In 2022 Kevin was the recipient of the “Les Urbach (ACG’s Founder) Lifetime Achievement Award” from Albany Center Gallery and received a “Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition” in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community, presented by Paul D. Tonko, U.S. Congressman from New York’s 20th Congressional District in the Capital Region.

“It is extremely rewarding to know you’re helping these great organizations make a difference in the community, and one of the best things I do.” – Kevin Dubner

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Kevin has lived in the Albany, NY area for the past 43 years and currently resides in Selkirk, NY with his wife, Cindi, and their French bulldog, Jasmine. In their spare time, Kevin and Cindi enjoy attending art gallery openings and broadening their knowledge of the art community in the Capital District, wine tastings, theater, travel, and family time with their children and grandchildren.