About Excelsior Advisors

Who We Are

Registered Lobbyists. Advocates. Strategists.

Excelsior Advisors are registered lobbyists, advocates, strategists, and problem solvers dedicated to achieving results for our clients. Our decades of experience in New York State politics makes Excelsior Advisors the perfect partner for achieving your goals. Our day-to-day activities are dedicated to working with clients to navigate the complex world of government, politics, business, and industry.

We continually listen to our clients' objectives and focus on developing a logical path to achieve their priorities. We are here to help those with and without government experience so that they may efficiently and professionally solve the challenges of their day-to-day environment. We develop strategies that directly cater to our clients' industry and use our vast experience to achieve outcomes both fast and efficiently. With Excelsior Advisors, you will immediately and always recognize our firm's professionalism and capacity for success.

Excelsior Advisors offers access to an extensive network of decision-makers within New York's public sector, including longstanding relationships within the Executive Chamber, New York's legislative leaders and staff, as well as every New York State government agency. Located at the center of Albany's political infrastructure, we are ideally positioned to provide advocacy services, legislative tracking, consulting, and wide dissemination of client information.

Alfredo M. Vidal, M.P.A.

As the founder and principal of Excelsior Advisors, Alfredo brings unique in-roads to the highest levels of New York State's legislative, budgetary, and operational processes. His deep connections throughout the Legislature, the Executive Chamber, and state agencies give clients the inside advantage they need to achieve their goals.

Our approach is to fully understand each client's concerns, issues, and goals and to provide skilled and experienced advocacy that will develop and manage an efficient and clear path to success in dealing with government at all levels. The needs of our clients always come first, and we will do everything in our power to ensure that we have provided the best service possible.

Work With Us
Our Services Include

What We Do

Government Relations

Representing client interests before the Legislature, Executive Chamber, and state agencies.

Legislative & Regulation Monitoring

Tracking legislation and regulatory developments that affect your industry in real time.

Strategic Consulting & Crisis Management

Providing strategic guidance and rapid response when it matters most.

Stakeholder Engagement

Building coalitions and managing relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.

Media & Public Relations

Crafting and delivering your message through earned media and strategic communications.

Political Strategic Management

Navigating the political landscape with experience and precision to achieve your goals.

Funding & Program Opportunities

Identifying and pursuing state funding, grants, and program opportunities for clients.

Procurement & Business Development

Guiding clients through the state procurement process and expanding business opportunities.