Who We Are
The Poughkeepsie B. Riley Wealth Tax Services office is a premiere team of financial professionals dedicated to helping you find the most tax efficient solutions for all your financial needs.
We provide a fully integrated services platform that we tailor to help you achieve your financial goals. Together we seek to implement well-thought-out financial strategies that could minimize tax liabilities, increase your personal wealth and improve your family’s financial security.
As a division of National Holdings Corporation, we pride ourselves on the comprehensive solutions we offer, backed by the service, technology and support of an established Wall Street firm.
Explore our site to learn how our experts in Poughkeepsie can help create, manage, and protect your wealth.
Our Solutions
Drawing on our vast industry experience and leading financial tools, we will work with you to create a total tax management plan that includes both tax planning and financial advice. We help you prepare a tax and wealth management playbook that will grow with you and put you in a position to respond to changes in the market as well as changes in your life.
Let’s work together to customize a plan that meets your financial needs today and evolves with you over time.
Our Areas of Focus Include:
- Tax Planning & Preparation
- Investment Management
- Retirement Planning
- Income Protection Strategies
- Wealth Creation
- Banking & Lending
- College Funding
- Estate Planning & Legacy Creation
- Financial Planning
- Life Insurance
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Meet the Team
Sean O'Keefe
Branch Manager, Senior Managing Director and Tax and Financial Advisor
Roz Werner
Tax Preparer and
Financial Consultant
Kim Schmidt
Office Manager and Investment Company Representative
Johnathon Sawaged
Tax Preparer and
Financial Advisor
Sean O'Keefe
Branch Manager, Senior Managing Director and Tax and Financial Advisor
Sean O’Keefe - Branch Manager, Senior Managing Director and Tax and Financial Advisor. Sean has over 22 years of experience of Tax and Financial Planning. He currently holds his series 7, 24, 63, 65 licences as well as his NYS Life insurance licence.
Roz Werner
Tax Preparer and Financial Consultant
Roz has over 20 years of experience in the Tax and Financial planning field. Roz has completed her series 6,7, and 63 exams. She also holds her NYS life & health insurance licences.
Kim Schmidt
Office Manager and Investment Company Representative
Kim supports all office representatives and manages all of our 3000 plus tax clients. Kim also holds her Series 6 and 63 licenses.
Johnathon Sawaged
Tax and Financial Advisor
Johnathon graduated with honors from the State University of New York at New Paltz with a bachelor's degree of science in accounting. He also holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses.
More About National
Securities and Variable Insurance Products offered through National Securities Corporation, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services provided through National Asset Management, Inc. (NAM), a SEC Registered Investment Advisor; a copy of NAM’s Brochure is available at NAM’s web page. Insurance products offered through National Insurance Corporation (NIC). Accounts are carried by National Financial Services LLC, Member NYSE/SIPC, a Fidelity Investments® Company. B. Riley Wealth Tax Services (BRWTS) provides accounting services, tax planning and preparation.