BANK GROWS TEAM WITH SENIOR RETIREMENT PLANNING CONSULTANT

Tompkins Financial Advisors has appointed Cesar Vazquez Jr. as senior retirement plan consultant to help enable the growth of its retirement plan consulting offerings. Vazquez will work directly with Tompkins’ wealth advisors and affiliate partners as their subject matter expert. They will collaborate and identify ways in which Tompkins can bring value with improved retirement plan solutions, as well as enhanced plan design, services for plan sponsors and coordination of vendor relationships. 

James Sperry, senior vice president and managing director for Tompkins’ Western New York region, said, “We could not have asked for a better appointment to this position and for someone to work so closely with our clients, than Cesar.” 

Vazquez comes to Tompkins Financial Advisors with 35 years’ work experience, including 22 in the retirement plan industry, 13 years in the financial and banking industry. He holds an associate degree in business administration from Monroe Community College, a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. John Fisher College, and certification from Accredited Investments Fiduciary (AIF).