Margaret Pennisi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked primarily within Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services covering areas such as retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Paul Coluccio is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2020, following eight years at Cambridge Investment Research and two years at Equitable Advisors. Coluccio is also involved with Rosemont Financial Group, a non-variable insurance and investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by various investment strategies and advisor tools.

Thomas Gipson Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Mt. Kisco, NY. He began his career in 2007 following the completion of a Master's Degree from St. John's University. His professional experience includes work at Forex Capital Markets, where he focused on compliance and led regulatory audits for international branch offices. In 2009, he joined Morgan Stanley on a wealth management team, implementing tactical investment management strategies aimed at maximizing returns and reducing volatility. Thomas holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Lawrence University and a Master's Degree from St. John's University. He has earned multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise spans areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income planning. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Thomas spent his formative years in the Adirondacks and graduated from Lake George High School. He is married to Jessica, whom he met at St. Lawrence University, and together they have two children. Outside of his professional role, Thomas enjoys baseball, football, golfing, ice hockey, reading, and spending time with his family.

Anthony Pereira is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2017, following prior roles at Axa Advisors, LLC and Capital Preservation Partners, Inc. Anthony is based in Albany, NY and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments through a centralized, integrated platform.

Salvatore Salerno is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with each client's unique financial goals and priorities. Salvatore emphasizes a disciplined and thoughtful approach to investment planning, aiming to build flexible plans that address changing market conditions and economic uncertainties. With a focus on clear communication, Salvatore helps clients understand their investment decisions to foster confidence throughout the financial planning process. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. Outside of his professional work, Salvatore has personal interests that include basketball, cooking, football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, skiing, tennis, traveling, and volleyball.

Shelby Martin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2016 and operates an independent investment advisory firm, WealthOne, LLC, through which he provides advisory services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, with a large network of advisors and extensive non-advisory financial services.

Scott Moore currently serves as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He began his career in financial services as a Personal Banker at North Shore Bank in 2019 before moving to J.P. Morgan Securities as a Licensed Relationship Banker from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, he joined Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant, briefly held the role of Investment Consultant from 2025 to 2026, and then resumed his position as Planning Consultant. Scott focuses on building long-term client relationships through education and care, aiming to understand clients' concerns and objectives to advocate for their financial independence as defined by them and their families. His approach emphasizes listening and personalized financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Scott's interests include fitness, pets, scuba diving, swimming, and traveling.

Christopher Noonan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Peter Hussey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Next Financial Group, Inc. for 22 years. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Clinton Mc Gowan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co for 17 years and Stonehaven, LLC for 4 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

David Needham is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2007, currently serving clients out of Clifton Park, NY. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Steven Novotny is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory activities, he holds a notary public commission and is involved with Rosemont Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brian Rex is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He currently works at Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Georgia Kelly is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she oversees and coordinates financial affairs for families, retirees, corporate executives, business owners, and nonprofit organizations. She began her career on Wall Street 39 years ago and has dedicated herself to providing thoughtful, personalized financial analysis and planning to meet each client's unique needs. Georgia serves as a Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor, and Portfolio Manager, holding designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®. Georgia's expertise spans family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, portfolio management, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and nonprofits. She has contributed over three years to training and educating emerging financial advisors within her firm and actively delivers financial literacy programs such as Bank of America's Better Money Habits to the community. Additionally, she is involved with the Fort Orange Club as a trustee and is a member and innovator on the Women@Work advisory board. A graduate of Syracuse University with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Administration, Georgia has played leadership roles in nonprofit organizations and community initiatives, including co-founding the Annual Links to Leadership Charity Golf Day & Clinic to support women and girls. Her personal interests include boating, gardening, golfing, interior decorating, traveling, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Jayson Tanzman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a career spanning over 21 years, Jayson focuses on providing personalized financial analysis and planning to a diverse client base including families, retirees, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations. His approach centers on understanding each client's unique needs to help them pursue and achieve their financial and life goals. Jayson holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Hartford. His experience includes advising on multi-generational and philanthropic needs, which complements his involvement in the nonprofit sector. Jayson is a 25-year member of the Rotary Club of Pittsfield and a Paul Harris Fellow. He serves on the board of the Berkshire Humane Society and has previously served on boards of several local organizations. Residing in Pittsfield with his wife and two daughters, Jayson enjoys golfing and playing hockey. He maintains a commitment to community participation consistent with Merrill’s tradition of service.

Gregory Manning is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he performs voice-over work for radio advertising with Sames Media Group. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

William Braat is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2017 and previously held roles at Enterprise Holdings and Bank of America, N.A. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zachary Yakel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2024, he held roles at Amperity and several other firms across different sectors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as collective investment trusts, mutual funds, and insurance-related vehicles.

Laura Kane is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2024. She collaborates with individuals and families to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their specific goals and needs. Laura emphasizes the importance of having a financial plan that provides stability during various life circumstances. Her experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, including Planning Consultant (2021-2024), Assistant Branch Leader (2023), Relationship Manager (2020-2021), and Financial Representative (2017-2020). This progression reflects her extensive background in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Laura enjoys attending concerts, gardening, kayaking, engaging in outdoor adventures, skiing, and spending time with her pets.

Stephanie Havens is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Troy, NY. She has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.