Our Team

John A. Forte, CLU^®, ChFC^®

Financial Adviser |  Founder

• 34 years in the financial services industry
• Graduate of Syracuse University with Bachelors in Political Science
• Life member, Million Dollar Round Table^*
• Qualifying Member (2008-2018), MDRT Court of the Table
• Qualifying Member (2017-2020), MDRT Top of the Table
• Member, New York Life Chairman’s Council (2005, 2007, 2017-2021)
• Investment Adviser Representative with Eagle Strategies LLC, A Registered Investment Adviser
• Registered Representative with NYLIFE Securities LLC
• Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU^®)
• Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC^®)
• Member of the Capital District Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers
• Past President of Eastern New York Chapter of The Society of Financial Service Professionals.
• Active involvement in local non-profit organizations.
• Married to Suzanne with two daughters, Marisa and Jessica.

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John M. Scheidegger

Financial Adviser
Managing Partner – Saratoga Springs

• 22 years in the financial services industry
• Graduate of Siena College with BS in Finance
• Registered Representative with NYLIFE Securities LLC
• Investment Adviser Representative with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser
• NYL Chairman’s Cabinet 2019 – The top 50 Producers in the Company
• Member, New York Life President’s Council (2010-2018)
• Qualifying Member 2019-2020 MDRT^* Top of the Table
• Qualifying Member (2012-2018), MDRT^* Court of the Table
• 2008-2018 Qualifying Member, MDRT^*
• Member, Capital District Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers
• Active involvement with the Northeastern Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
• Member Estate planning Council, Eastern New York
• Lives in Saratoga area. When John is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, golfing and skiing.

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Autumn Sims

Financial Adviser

• Team Member with WSG since June 2013
• Magna Cum Laude graduate of MCLA with Bachelors in Mathematics
• New York Life President's Council 2020-2021
• Investment Adviser Representative with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser
• Registered Representative with NYLIFE Securities LLC
• FINRA 6, 63, 66 & 7 Licensed 
• When not working, Autumn enjoys snowboarding, fishing and hiking with her dogs.

Melissa L Shriver, LSA

Director of Operations

• Melissa grew up in East Greenbush, NY.
• Melissa joined Wealth Strategies Group in 2003 as an Administrative Assistant and has since been promoted to Director of Operations.
• Melissa manages all executive functions and day to day operations.
• Melissa currently holds the Life and Health License.
• Melissa lives in Springwater, NY with her husband Ken, their son Mason, and their dogs Mordecai and Rigby. Together they enjoy hiking, swimming, camping and being in nature.

Jodi K. Herman

Associate Financial Adviser – Saratoga Springs

• Jodi’s responsibilities include financial planning support services, client service administration, and account operations. She is committed to ensuring that each client receives excellent service and has an exceptional experience with the practice.
• Jodi earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wake Forest University and an M.B.A. from Boston University. She attained her Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional designation from the College for Financial Planning in December 2010. In 2013, she attained her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
• Prior to joining the practice, Jodi was an Account Executive and Client Service Associate with Raymond James Financial Services for 10 years where she provided financial advisory services, including wealth management, client service and account operations. Prior to that, Jodi was a Senior Manager for a Boston based software development consulting firm that provided services to the financial services industry. She also managed a group that provided business analysis and project management services to the industry’s largest mutual fund and annuity administrators.
• Jodi lives in Wilton, New York with her husband and their three children. She is active with several charitable organizations and enjoys attending her children’s sports activities, skiing, reading and spending time with family and friends.