John Gattulli is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Capital Education Network. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Albany Tax Service, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Dominic Garrant is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ballston Spa, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment products supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Williams is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over a decade of experience in serving clients and their families, having begun his wealth management career at Ayco Company, L.P., a Goldman Sachs company, in 2005. Eric focuses on areas such as family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Siena College and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certificant, a designation awarded by the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Board of Standards, Inc. Eric also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in Ballston Lake, New York, Eric lives with his wife, Angela, and their three children, including twins. He is a parishioner at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park. His personal interests include biking, football, golfing, traveling, being a foodie, and following Siena College basketball, New York Giants football, and horse racing.

Clare Mertz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Wealthone LLC and had multiple tenures at LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she works as a freelance writer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies in its investment approach.

Vincent Coscette is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at NBT Bank and PKS Investments. His background includes roles outside finance, such as positions at The Cheesecake Factory and Kohl's, and he was a full-time student at Siena College. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Melissa Smolen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise from 2021 to 2023 and was a homemaker for ten years prior to starting her advisory career. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with Prive Boutique Salon & Spa in Clifton Park, NY. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Theodore Wood is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the New York Public Library’s Financial Literacy Center and co-owns a media group focused on sports development in China. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Colleen Kavanaugh is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015, following a prior role at AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, she serves as a director on the board of Captain Community Human Services and acts as a trustee for her parents' trusts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized client information and risk assessment to tailor investment solutions.

Thomas Mcdonald Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 24 years. He has served on the finance committee of Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany, providing financial support on a volunteer basis. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Lisa Santos is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrea Scott is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Clifton Park, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a self-employed IRS tax professional. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers to implement various investment models.

John Carroll III is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at City National Bank before joining Stifel in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Wolferts Roost Country Club and is a member of the institutional advancement committee at The Albany Academies, where he advises on fundraising. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. Its investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by the Stifel Investment Strategy Group.

Daniel Moerschell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Melissa Taylor is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Latham, NY. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

William Vanevera is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 48 years of industry experience and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in individual and group life and health insurance sales. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships that use firm-approved analytic tools.

Andrew Chapman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Saratoga Springs, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2011 and runs Saratoga Financial Services since 2014. In addition to his advisory work, Chapman is a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies.

Charles Luzadis is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the University of Tampa and King Brothers Dairy. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a golf shop attendant at Saratoga National Golf Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients including pension plans and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers a range of programs emphasizing risk assessment and tailored investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Craig Cornwell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His previous roles include positions at Cantella & Co., Inc. and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a licensed agent involved in the potential sales of non-variable life insurance and annuities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports its clients through a broad advisor network and specialized advisory programs.

Steven Hipsley is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2024 and previously worked for 15 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He is also president of Champlain Wealth Management, Ltd., a business name associated with his wealth management and securities activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that may include various asset classes managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

James Hicks is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Clifton Park, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Hicks is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and provides a wrap-fee solution with a tiered percentage-based fee structure.