Thornton Wealth Management
Braelin G. Thornton
Wealth Management Advisor|MBA
Meet the Thornton Wealth Management Team
Each of us are committed to providing exceptional service. If you need to schedule an appointment, request service, or have a question about a policy or account, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Kara A Greagan
Director of Operations
Kara Greagan was born and raised in Guilderland, New York where she currently resides with her husband, Dan and their son, Hudson, along with their two dogs, Cali and Lola. Kara attended American University for a portion of undergrad where she played Division 1 Lacrosse then graduated in 2017 from Siena College Suma Cum Laude, completing her Bachelor of Science in Finance. Prior to joining Thornton Wealth Management, Kara taught studio fitness classes as a Certified Personal Trainer where she first met Braelin. In addition to her career in finance and living an active lifestyle, Kara enjoys her summers in Lake George, cooking and baking, traveling with her family, and most recently gardening. Kara’s favorite places she has visited is St. Martin and more recently Greece, and her dream trip is to be able to travel to Thailand. Kara is also an active Board Member for the Capital Region American Cancer Society's Associate Board of Ambassadors and for the Guilderland Letterman Foundation.
Tara Lynn Stevens
Insurance Coordinator
Tara Stevens is originally from Guilderland, New York and she now resides in Knox with her husband, Travis and their two kids – their son Marshall is 10 and their daughter Skyler is 8. They are extremely family oriented and love weekend adventures. Tara enjoys time reading, walking, and traveling. One of Tara’s favorite books is Farewell to Arms written by Earnest Hemmingway. Tara’s favorite family trip is up to Thousand Islands each summer. They also love to frequently visit Maine. Tara’s dream trip is to drive cross-country in a motor home to explore the United States with her family. Tara is known for her genuine, caring personality and her endless commitment to her family, friends, and community. Her and her family are involved in their local Fire Department, Little League and Knox Church, where Tara is on the board for the Knox Nursery School.
Geoffrey Parker
Philanthropy
As a team, Thornton Wealth Management invests a lot of time, energy, and money for causes that each member of the team is passionate about. Braelin and her team have rallied behind efforts to raise awareness about various causes. The team not only donates to causes close to their hearts and their clients' hearts, but they also actively participate in annual fundraising and events. The team has actively been sponsoring and participating in events and charities such as, but not limited to:
Farm to Fork Fondo
To highlight and support the symbiotic relationship between everyday athletes, farmers, and beautiful landscapes
Farm Community Fund
Our mission is to foster vital farms, open spaces, and resilient communities. Farms are disappearing. In many American’s imaginations, farms will always be a part of our landscape. But the reality is that those places we love and depend on for food have been declining for decades. Between 2001 and 2016, 11 million acres of farmland and ranchland were irreversibly developed. 41% of those acres were taken from rural communities, not lost due to expanding existing development like cities and suburbs. Farm Community Fund responds to this threat by cultivating a love of open spaces and healthy lifestyles.
American Cancer Society
At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.
The Kyle Pease Foundation
The Kyle Pease Foundation was founded in 2011 by brothers Kyle & Brent Pease upon completion of their first triathlon in April of that year. Kyle wanted to share the experience of inclusion with others, so the idea of KPF was born. After a few months of work, the group received their IRS determination as a 501(c)3 not for profit organization, and off they went. In March of 2012 they supported their first athlete and the brothers, and the organization has continued to grow since then.
Siro's Cup
To enable and empower people, primarily those with disabilities, to lead healthy and enriched lives. For 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. With more than 80 locations throughout 15 counties, we annually provide programs and services to over 12,000 individuals, ranging from infants to senior citizens, and their families. We provide services for over 300 different diagnoses of disabilities included Cerebral Palsy, developmental disabilities, Multiple Sclerosis, Autism Spectrum disorders, epilepsy, spina bifida, TBI and Down syndrome.
Chron’s and Colitis
Uniting to Care & Cure: About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Support. Hope. Strong! We are a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Since our founding in 1967, the Foundation has played a role in every major breakthrough in IBD research. We have invested more than $400 million into finding the causes, treatments, and cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. And we won’t stop until we realize our vision of a future free from Crohn’s and colitis. We operate at the highest ethical standards and we consistently meet guidelines established by charity watchdogs, including the Better Business Wise Giving Alliance.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (ALSF)
ALSF funds cancer research, raises awareness, and supports the families of children with cancer. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual, its employees, and financial professionals like me have donated more than $20 million to support ALSF and fund over 400,000 research hours.
Saratoga Hospital Foundation
The Saratoga Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Saratoga Hospital healthcare system. The Foundation conducts a full complement of philanthropic programs, including an annual campaign, memorial gifts, special events, major gifts, capital campaigns, and planned giving, all of which serve to support the mission of Saratoga Hospital and our facilities.
Lake George Association
The LGA is the preeminent Lake-protection entity dedicated to safeguarding The Queen of American Lakes in Upstate New York. The LGA has architected and advanced a science-guided, partner-driven model of freshwater protection designed for adaptation and scaling across the country and world-wide. The LGA brings together the world-class science of the The Jefferson Project freshwater research partnership and the Lake George Waterkeeper, with input from our Council of Science Advisors; the dedicated volunteer efforts of our Citizen Scientists; bold public and private protection partnerships; community education; public policy advocacy; and direct investments in protection programs and activities to deliver an unsurpassed level of care for a Lake unrivaled in its beauty and cleanliness.
Emma's Incredibles
Emma was born with Primary Lymphedema. You have probably never heard of it, but that needs to change. Emma is a Youth Ambassador for Lymphatic Education & Research Network to raise awareness of lymphedema, to raise funds for research and to ultimately find a cure for the disease. In 2015 she was honored with a resolution at the NY State Capitol for her advocacy and that same year was awarded the title of Youth Ambassador for LE&RN. She is also part of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group on behalf of The Lymphedema Treatment Act and visits DC often, to fight for the legislation. Emma fundraises for LE&RN and The LTA through Emma's Incredibles lemonade stands and t-shirt sales as well as the annual LE&RN Walks to fight Lymphedema and Lymphatic Diseases.
Beads of Courage
Beads of Courage is an art-in-medicine program that helps kids with cancer tell their unique treatment story through colorful beads that are symbols of their courage.