Peter Laurenzo is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at GWN Securities Inc. since 2005. Prior to that, he has been associated with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, he is a principal at Northeast Wealth Management, LLC, where he provides income tax preparation and college planning services. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with a network of approximately 423 advisors managing about $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, employing a range of investment strategies including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Piotr Skladzinski is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an insurance broker specializing in life, health, and long-term care insurance. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of investment programs including both traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Justin Marks is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with credentials including Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66. He has been affiliated with Goldman Sachs and its related entities since 2023 and has prior experience at Allstate. Marks also spent time in academic roles at the University of Delaware and New York University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth services. The firm integrates proprietary research, tactical allocation models, and a broad range of affiliated resources across the Goldman Sachs network to tailor solutions to client objectives.

James Brandemarte is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Albany, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2009. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory approach includes a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency under the ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Brian Enright is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Albany, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee of the Fort Orange Club and is involved with the Hartman Farm Foundation as a board member and its incoming president. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs.

Rachel Mcdermott is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of experience at Equity Services, Inc. She has also worked with National Life Group and is involved with Place Called OM, where she serves as a workshop instructor. Outside of her advisory role, Mcdermott is active as a mental health counselor, continuing education instructor, and volunteer finance committee member for a local food cooperative, and she facilitates support groups for families with special needs children. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and utilizes a network of third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Justin Arnold is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Latham, NY. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies and New York Life, he worked at Walmart DC and Albany Management. He is also involved with Love City Church. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored advice through various programs, including fee-based hourly advice and retirement plan consulting, with a focus on primarily non-discretionary asset management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Breidy Siminiel is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Siminiel worked at Cavalry Portfolio Services and Hornblower Cruises, and spent six years at the State University of New York at Oswego. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored solutions through centralized investment resources and integrates services across affiliated entities such as banking and retirement consulting.

Thomas Landers IV is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, bringing two years of industry experience. Before joining Goldman Sachs, he held roles at various firms including Trio Tutoring and Unicell Body Co. outside of the financial sector. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a broad client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm integrates advanced investment strategies and proprietary analytics within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem to tailor client solutions.

David Williams is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Albany, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Since 2014, he has been with VOYA Financial Advisors and also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of adviser-led programs, third-party money manager accounts, and brokerage transactions, with a focus on a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions.

Shravan Pratheesh is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Advantage XPO and Iris Outsourcing. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers specialized services such as Private Family Office programs and access to Alternative Investments, utilizing a range of strategic, tactical, and operational tools supported by its integrated global platform.

Brody O'Connor is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2019, following roles at The Ayco Company, Point72, Columbia University, and Ballston Spa National Bank. Outside of finance, he was involved with Cunningham's Ice and Coin Laundry for five years. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes strategic and tactical allocation models, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and a range of fee structures while leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem and its affiliated services.

Ainsley Hutchison is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation. She joined Goldman Sachs in 2025 and previously worked at the UK Mission to the UN and the British Embassy in Washington. Hutchison also attended law school from 2022 to 2025. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a wide range of clients, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support, leveraging centralized investment resources and a large integrated financial group structure.

Susan Crannell is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The Ayco Company, L.P. She has briefly engaged in insurance brokering outside of New York Life products but does not intend to continue this activity. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of advisors. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with a significant focus on non-discretionary asset management and institutional clients.

Sierra Barry is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, she held roles at Advantage xPO, Oswego County Opportunities, and SUNY Oswego. Barry has also been involved with Oswego Opera and held various positions spanning education and community organizations. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutions. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and a range of platforms and pricing programs, benefiting from integration across Goldman Sachs affiliates to offer comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Nicole Davis is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. Prior to her current role, she worked at Goldman Sachs Ayco and has diverse experience including positions in education and hospitality. She has also spent time at Livingston Manor Central School and Siena College. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management with specialized programs and access to alternative investments, leveraging integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Maram Nashar is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Latham, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Tailored Wealth Solutions LLC and Tarella and Testa Financial Group. Nashar is also appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products and operates under the DBA Tailored Wealth Solutions for related business activities. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services with an emphasis on tailored, primarily non-discretionary solutions integrated within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Joseph Dibella is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Albany, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with firms including 21st Century Retirement Planning Group and The Di Bella Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Dibella is an assistant varsity coach for the girls’ lacrosse team at Columbia High School and serves as an officer for The Bus Stop Club, an organization that supports children with sick siblings. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and corporate clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Austin Phillips is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs Ayco since 2021 and previously held positions at The Federal Savings Bank, Pioneer Bank, and Jackson Lewis, P.C. He also has experience in higher education institutions, including The College of Saint Rose and Hudson Valley Community College. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm leverages centralized investment resources and offers tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth, Personal Wealth, and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Brandon Siebert is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, employing both model-based and customized investment strategies.