Our Team

  • Gregory B. McLean

    Founding Partner

    With more than 35 years of industry experience, Greg advises retirement plan sponsors on governance, fiduciary best practices, and long-term plan strategy. He works closely with business owners, executives, and committee members to develop retirement plans that support employee financial wellness while balancing organizational goals. Greg is committed to helping clients make informed decisions through a disciplined and documented fiduciary process.

  • Laurie Schoen, AIF®

    Founding Partner

    Laurie provides strategic leadership to Empire Retirement Plans and works closely with plan sponsors to develop effective retirement plan governance programs. She assists organizations with fiduciary oversight, committee development, compliance initiatives, and participant-focused retirement plan solutions. Her passion is helping employers create retirement plans that support both workforce and business objectives.

  • Stephen Caruso, CFA

    Founding Partner

    Stephen works with retirement plan sponsors to help them navigate the complexities of fiduciary oversight, investment governance, and retirement plan strategy. He partners with plan committees to establish prudent decision-making processes, evaluate service providers, and align plan design with organizational objectives. His focus is helping employers create retirement programs that improve participant outcomes while meeting their fiduciary responsibilities.

  • Amy Mielnicki, AIF®

    Founding Partner

    Amy specializes in helping organizations design, manage, and improve employer-sponsored retirement plans. She partners with plan fiduciaries on plan design strategies, fee benchmarking, provider evaluations, and participant engagement initiatives. Her goal is to help employers maximize the value of their retirement plan while enhancing retirement readiness for employees.

  • Sarah Militano, AIF®, CPFA®

    Retirement Plan Advisor

    Sarah is dedicated to serving retirement plan sponsors of all sizes with a focus on fiduciary consulting, participant education, and plan optimization. She works with employers to improve participation rates, increase employee engagement, and evaluate plan design opportunities. Sarah believes successful retirement plans are built through strong governance, meaningful education, and ongoing strategic review.

  • Kevin W. Conway, CPFA®

    Retirement Plan Advisor

    Kevin partners exclusively with retirement plan sponsors and fiduciary committees to provide consulting and advisory services. He helps employers evaluate plan effectiveness, benchmark fees, improve participant engagement, and navigate changing regulatory requirements. His consultative approach focuses on delivering practical solutions that enhance employee retirement outcomes.

  • Rhianna Arcuri, AIF®

    Retirement Plan Coordinator

    Rhianna plays an integral role in supporting the operational and service needs of employer-sponsored retirement plans. She coordinates plan reviews, participant communications, compliance initiatives, and service provider interactions. Her attention to detail helps ensure plan sponsors receive proactive support and responsive service as they manage their fiduciary responsibilities.

  • David Hamlin, CFP®

    Retirement Plan Coordinator

    David supports plan sponsors and participants through the day-to-day administration and coordination of retirement plan services. He assists with committee meetings, participant communications, provider coordination, and operational reviews. His objective is to help ensure a seamless experience for plan fiduciaries while supporting employee retirement success. 

A worry-free retirement is closer than you think!

Let Empire Retirement Plans help you get there.


Located in Utica, NY | 315-880-0606