Managing Director
chris.albright@astrawealthadvisors.com
570.955.5650
Chris has earned a B.S. in Business Administration and Finance from Wilkes University. Before founding Astra Wealth Advisors in 2018, Chris was a Senior Vice President and Branch Manager at Wells Fargo Advisors. He began his career as a financial advisor for Morgan Stanley in 1994, later becoming Vice President and Branch Manager at the firm's Stroudsburg branch. In October of 2022, Christopher Albright is now operating through LPL Financial as the broker-dealer, doing business as “Astra Wealth Advisors”.
With over two decades in the financial services industry, Chris offers much experience in comprehensive investment planning services, with specialized knowledge in high-net-worth investment management. He focuses on working with successful families, retirees, and business owners, seeking to bring clients financial independence and confidence through sound financial guidance. Chris delivers honest advice as he works with clients to design a strategy that thoughtfully pursues their financial goals.
Albright stays active in his community as Former Treasurer of the Country Club of Scranton. He previously served as the treasurer for Voluntary Action Center of Northeast Pennsylvania and provides fundraising support for various local charities. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and golfing.
Managing Director
kimberly.santarsiero@astrawealthadvisors.com
570.880.7521
Kim earned an M.B.A. from Marywood University in Finance & Investments. She holds a Bachelor of Science in management and a double major concentration in Accounting and Economics. She was employed as an accountant in the banking industry for five years before joining Smith Barney in 1998 as an Investment Advisors. In 2008 she was promoted to Senior Investment Management Specialist. She then joined Wells Fargo Advisors as Vice President Investment Officer for 10 years. In December of 2018 Kim took a position with LPL Financial where she is an Investment Executive.
In January 2016, she was selected to join the Moses Taylor Foundation Board that improves the health and wellness of residents and communities, primarily in Northeast Pennsylvania. She has been affiliated with St. Joseph’s Center and the Foundation for over 20 years. She sits on the Board of St. Joseph’s Center, that strives to be a sign of hope to individuals and families who have special needs. She served as the President on the Board of Directors for the St. Joseph's Foundation in Scranton for 5 years and as the President of its Investments Committee before retiring and moving to the Center Board. She also serves on the NEDCOS board that fosters economic growth for small businesses and municipalities in our servicing region. In addition, she served on the Board of Dress for Success Lackawanna, where she was the grant writer. She has been named Northeast Women in Lackawanna County in 2007 and the National Federation of Business and Professional Women named her 2004 “Young Careerist” in recognition of her outstanding career achievements. Santarsiero provides Financial Planning and Investment Management Services for Individuals, Businesses, Pension Funds, Foundations and Endowments.
Kim and her husband William reside in Dunmore, Pennsylvania ¬¬with their two children Anthony & Alexis who are currently earning their Academic degrees in Pennsylvania and Arizona.
Director of Operations
ayla.palfrey@astrawealthadvisors.com
570.955.5650 Ext. 101
Ayla holds a B.S. in Applied Sciences with a concentration in Health and Sciences from Florida Gulf Coast University. Prior to joining Astra Wealth Advisors, she rotated positions within the Sanofi Pasteur organization through the Sales, Marketing and Operational departments. Prior to her career in the pharmaceutical immunology industry, Ayla spent time as a Client Financial Specialist at the Informational Technology Research company, Gartner Inc. in Fort Myers, Fl.
Ayla is the Director of Operations for Astra Wealth Advisors. She oversees, manages, and executes all service actions within the practice following compliance, policy, and procedure. She takes a client- first approach which is displayed amongst her communication, attention to detail and analysis skills with our clients. With a streamlined and solutions-based mindset, she ensures all client’s needs are best met in an extremely efficient and timely manner.
Ayla spends her down time focusing on a healthy body and mindset, while instructing Pilates which she earned her Mat and Reformer certification through New York Pilates. She loves to spend time cooking and entertaining with her family and friends.
