Joseph Lindner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clifton Park, NY, bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and also maintains a role at Pioneer Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part owner of a not-for-profit hunting club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives.

Jamie Zamani is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Saratoga Springs, NY, and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates a retail sales business focused on essential consulting for Scentsy. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Armando Spring is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities to develop strategies aimed at achieving short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He offers guidance on a range of financial matters, including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen expenses. Additionally, Armando connects clients with Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He provides ongoing advice as clients' needs evolve. Armando holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Schenectady High School, an Associate's Degree from SUNY Schenectady, and a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Albany.

Kenneth Woods is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2007. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage investments.

Edward Kitchell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Saratoga Springs, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and owns Kitchell & Associates, Inc., through which he is involved in sales of investment-related and other home-related products. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers to implement its investment models.

Austin Deskewicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked in the hospitality and sports sectors for ten years. Deskewicz coaches lacrosse with roles at Albany Academy and other local organizations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology resources.

Robert Mc Queen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Clifton Park, NY, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked for SI Group, Inc. for 27 years. He serves as a trustee to a family trust and is a board member of The Wright Family Foundation Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Lisa Cusano is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, she was a business owner at The Relief Room LLC, an entertainment and recreational business she co-managed with her husband for seven years. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform that combines advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Annmarie Franke Suarato is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leads the Franke Stento Mohan Irwin Group, providing goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners nationwide. Annmarie and her team focus on cultivating long-lasting relationships by delivering customized advice, exceptional service, and a disciplined approach to investing. Before transitioning to wealth management, Annmarie spent over eight years working on sales teams at two major asset managers in downtown Boston. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Siena College in Loudonville, New York, where she also played on the rugby team and continues to stay involved with the organization. Her professional expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Annmarie resides in Niskayuna, New York, with her wife, daughter, and their yellow Labrador. Outside of her professional activities, she participates in Habitat for Humanity and enjoys boating, fishing, golfing, skiing, traveling, rugby, and fitness. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations.

Timothy Katusha is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust for six years and at Delaware Investments for 15 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes various investment strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Chelsea Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a CFA® designation and Series 63 license, with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she spent nine years at Blackstone Securities Partners L.P. and Blackstone Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes various model portfolios and research to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Samantha Thomas is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2018, following six years at Jhfn Sii. In addition to her advisory role, she is president of Premier Retirement Planning Inc., an S corporation. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Candy Flynn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance and UnitedHealthcare before joining Equitable Advisors in 2018. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying heavily on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Robin Davey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Davey maintains a part-time tax preparation business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to meet client needs.

Brian Mohan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2017, he has provided financial advice customized for individuals, families, and business owners. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' short and long-term financial objectives and delivering responsible service tailored to their personal and professional priorities. Brian’s expertise spans multiple domains, including divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, as well as investment consulting for defined contribution plans. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification, the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials. Brian earned his bachelor's degree in Finance from Siena College. Outside of his professional work, Brian and his wife live in Clifton Park, NY with their three children. He has been actively involved in his community, including serving as a past board member for The First Tee of NY’s Capital Region. His personal interests include biking, golfing, ice hockey, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Michael Sleasman is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC since 2024 and previously held roles at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. and Halliday Financial, LLC. In addition to his advisory career, Sleasman serves as a lieutenant and EMT with the City of Albany Fire Department, a position he has held since 2015. He also serves as a board member of the NY Bravest Federal Credit Union. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios that may include a broad array of investment vehicles.

Natalie Gecewicz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Malta, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an authorized signer for the Class of 65 nonprofit organization in Chatham, NY. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Joseph Brady is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Saratoga Springs, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Kevin Newman is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2018. Prior to this, he spent 11 years at Signator Investors, Inc. and has been involved with Associates of Clifton Park since 2003, where he holds a Vice President role focused on wealth strategies. Newman also operates a financial planning LLC, Newman & Associates, which he markets as part of his advisory services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance analysis, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios across a range of securities and also supports legacy platform programs and third-party managed-account solutions.

Stephen Carleton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for ten years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.