Our Team

Ralph A. SmithRalph A. Smith, LUTCF, LUTCF

Financial Consultant, Partner

Ralph has been in the Financial Services Field for over 40 years as both a Financial Consultant and a supervisor. He attended Dutchess Community College and Monmouth College with a major in business administration and management. Ralph has sat on the board of the Dutchess County Association of Life Underwriters as well as the Vestry of his church. Ralph is active in our community as a member and past President of the Highland Rotary Club, is a past member of Relay for Life American Cancer Association and is currently helping with the Highland Youth Recreation League. He holds Life, Health, and Property and Casualty insurance licenses.


Lawrence R. RatickLawrence R. Ratick, LUTCF

Financial Consultant, Partner

Larry has been in the Financial Services Field for over 40 years as both a Financial Consultant and a Supervisor. He attended Orange County Community College and SUNY @ Buffalo and earned BA and master’s degrees in education. He is a former teacher and has taught classes for the Life Underwriter Training Council. Larry has sat on the board and is past president of the Dutchess County Association of Life Underwriters and is the past president and finance/insurance chair of the Southern Ulster County Chamber of Commerce. His community involvement includes managing a travel team for the Highland United Soccer Club in the past and is now helping with the Highland Music Boosters Association. He holds Life, Health, and Property and Casualty insurance licenses.


Sarah

Sarah Muller

CSR

Sarah came to us after over 16 years of extensive customer care experience in both the health care and business environment. She has worked as a branch office administrator, administrative assistant, and patient service representative. Her experience gives her a unique ability to help our clients with any questions they have or problems that arise. She lives in Poughkeepsie with her 2 children and In her spare time she volunteers with many charities including United Way of Dutchess/Orange County, the Campaign Against Hunger and Scenic Hudson with the Poughkeepsie Farm Project among others.
 


Vanessa PortasVanessa Portas

CSR, Notary Public

Vanessa came to us after working for over 15 years in the medical field as a CNA, doctor’s assistant and in customer service. She has been invaluable in our office using her background to help our clients with problem solving and outstanding customer service as well as getting her Notary Public License. She can speak and understand Spanish as well. She enjoys being able to help others and building a lasting relationship with us and our clients. 



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