Bringing a Balanced Perspective
As a husband and wife team, we bring a dynamic chemistry to our work, constantly discussing and strategizing ways to better serve you – both at the office and at home. This collaborative approach enables us to provide a comprehensive and cohesive experience, ensuring you get a measured perspective and deeper insights into every financial decision.
Building Up Our Community
We want every member of our community to reach their financial goals, so we host a number of educational events and seminars. See what’s happening in your area and come join us.
Kenneth P. Lane, MBA, AIF®
President
Years ago, while working at a local insurance company and attending college, Ken gained insight into how sophisticated investors prudently managed their investment portfolios to maximize their risk-adjusted returns and achieve their long-term financial goals and objectives. Ken decided then and there that his life’s ambition was to do the same thing for people like his own parents and the parents of the people he had grown up with, and the idea to form Center Square Asset Management was born. Since that time, he has dedicated himself to helping clients on their journey to achieving and maintaining their financial well-being.
In addition to helping clients reach and maintain their financial health, staying physically fit and healthy is important to Ken. He is a longtime member of The Capital District Triathlon Club, where he has served as President and head of the Sponsorship Committee. Each year, Ken enjoys training for and participating in triathlon races of all distances, from 14 or 15-mile sprint distances races to 140.6 mile Ironman distance races. To date he has successfully completed 17 Ironman races, including Ironman World Championship races in Nice, France and Kona, Hawaii. Through the years, Ken has enjoyed success by applying the same disciplined approach he’s developed for triathlons to the investment management and financial planning roles he and Deborah have with their clients.
Deborah L. Lane, CFP®, CLU®
Vice President
Deborah L. Lane is a dedicated financial planner with a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals. After high school, Deborah took a position as a Sales Assistant at a local major brokerage firm while taking college classes at night and on the weekends.
Deborah remembers meeting with a client who was visibly upset. Her broker had been ignoring her calls, and she believed her money was being misused and was deeply concerned about her financial security. Deborah reviewed her file and invited her into a conference room. The client had inherited a substantial sum that should have provided lifelong financial support. Unfortunately, no one had guided her towards responsible spending, and she was at risk of depleting her funds. After listening carefully to her concerns, she was able to address her worries.
This experience instilled the importance of holistic financial planning, and Deborah decided she would make a career educating clients about their choices. She believes investing is just one piece of the puzzle. To ensure long-term success, it's essential to address all aspects of a client's financial situation, including their goals, tax implications, and risk tolerance.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® AND CHARTERED LIFE UNDERWRITER®, Deborah specializes in retirement and estate planning. By combining in-depth knowledge with a client-centered approach, Deborah empowers clients to make informed decisions and build a secure financial future.
Outside of work, Deborah is happily married to Ken, except when he makes a mess in the microwave. They share three active children: Ethan (15), Grace (12), and Ryan (12), and two siblings German Shepards; Rex and Reg (4). Deb is currently an active member-leader in the Girl Scouts, BSA Scouts, her church’s faith formation group, and she is a former Treasurer for the local Mom’s Club. At the local elementary school, Deborah has spent many years volunteering with the PTO, School Banking Program, and she is responsible for creating and leading the school’s first science club. In her free time, Deborah enjoys hiking, camping, movies, and spending time with her family.
Jessica Stammel
Client Service Director
Jessica started at Center Square Asset Management in 2006 and is studying for her paraplanner designation. Jessica effectively oversees the office and handles various client service requests, such as locating duplicate account statements and tax documents, saving trade confirmations, and processing deposits and withdrawals.
Jessica lives in Rensselaer, New York, with her husband, Mike, and her 11-year-old niece Jennifer. Jessica also spends much of her time with her three grown children and five grandchildren.
In what little spare time she has, Jessica volunteers around her community and loves planning family events.
Ethan Lane
Office Assistant
Ethan is enrolled as a sophomore at La Salle Institute in Troy and also part-time at Hudson Valley Community College. He is currently taking several Honors classes including Trigonometry, Global History, and Chemistry. Over the last several years, he has participated in activities including cross-country, track & field, robotics, gaming, ski club, and chess club. Ethan is also passionate about and active in a local Dungeons and Dragons Club and also volunteers at the local library regularly.
Ethan is part of the local BSA Scout Troop, has served in multiple leadership positions, and at present has over 25 merit badges. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow and is working towards his Life Scout Rank. Over the past summer, Ethan attended a weeklong BSA Scout Scuba Camp located at Sea Base in Key West, Florida with a group of scouts from around the US. While there he was able to participate in multiple dives in the Atlantic Ocean and was named the Crew Leader for his team.
Ethan’s true passion is geared towards technology. Several years ago, he built his own desktop computer and is very comfortable working with both hardware and software. He has also helped support the family business by setting up our audio and video systems for meetings, in addition to assisting with office administration work such as filing and shredding, cleaning the office interior, and handling our landscaping needs.
