Meet The Harvest Team
Alex Skabry
Founder & Managing Partner
I earned a degree in English and History from the University of Buffalo, then returned for my MBA in Information Systems and Marketing, graduating debt-free. An internship at Rich Products led to my role as a Systems Analyst, where I received top evaluations for a new tablet process. In 2006, I opened my own branch at Edward Jones, earning local and national awards. By 2010, I started my own business in Medina, NY, and now serve as the chief investment officer at Harvest, focusing on technical and fundamental stock and bond analysis. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and spending time with my dogs and grandkids. I also like to drive my convertible spontaneously and often sing faith-based songs at home.
Jim Hedges
Investment Advisor Representative
I have been actively trading since 1990, and throughout this extensive journey, I’ve taken many insightful courses with reputable firms such as Edward Jones and Wells Fargo. I am fully certified to sell a variety of financial products, including annuities, life insurance, and stock options. Beyond my professional interests, I am also an avid boater and enjoy engaging in fishing whenever I can. Additionally, traveling around the world and experiencing new cultures is something I genuinely enjoy as well. One guiding principle that I live by is to treat everyone as if they were your beloved grandmother. I believe it is essential to take care of others just like you would for your grandmother and to never engage in any actions that could potentially hurt her. This sentiment is echoed in an old Edward Jones quote that resonates during all our meetings.
Ashley Vaccaro
Marketing Director
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from SUNY Buffalo State University. She began her career at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo as a Communications Associate and quickly advanced to the role of Marketing Specialist. Her role involves managing social media and content creation, designing print and digital advertisements, and developing marketing strategies for various programs, events, and promotions. In April 2024, Ashley was selected to attend the AFP ICON Conference in Toronto alongside the Advancement Department. This event brings together over 3,000 fundraising professionals worldwide for three days of keynote presentations, educational breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. Her participation allowed her to share valuable insights and strategies with the JCC. Because of her experience, she was asked to join Harvest to develop the marketing and social media presence. Outside of her professional role, Ashley is passionate about nature, music, and the arts. She enjoys singing, exploring historic and haunted sites, engaging in philosophical discussions, and expressing her creativity through interior design and visual arts. She also loves spending time with her rescue dog and discovering new culinary experiences.
Dave Caldwell
CCO & Investment Advisor Representative
I graduated from NCCC with an associate degree in computer information systems. In 2011, I began my career in finance at Geico, where I earned my property/casualty insurance license and sold auto policies. I then worked at State Farm, selling both auto and home insurance. In 2015, I joined Harvest when Alex sought to grow the business. I manage daily operations at Harvest, including client acquisition, financial planning, and money transactions, and help oversee the fixed income part of portfolios. I enjoy outdoor activities like camping, golfing, hiking, fishing, and hunting.
Morgan Ripley
Administrative Assistant
I graduated from GCC in 2016 with an associate's in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing, then earned my bachelor’s at SUNY Buffalo State in 2018. In college, I was in honor societies for academic excellence, including Phi Theta Kappa, Tau Sigma, and Epsilon Pi Tau. I joined Harvest Capital Assets in October 2021, managing office tasks, preparing portfolio reports, and updating trades spreadsheets. Recently, I completed key reports for clients amid a transition between reporting agencies, assisted in onboarding clients, and helped create specific reports. I look forward to collaborating with Ashley on the company’s social media presence. In my free time, I read, watch documentaries, travel, and study languages and cultures. I volunteer with Furever Friends, an animal rescue, have been a vegetarian since five, and enjoy spending time with my family, especially my nieces and nephew.
