James Lennon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stacey Colao Gardner is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining RBC in 2024. Outside of finance, she has involvement in the catering and event service industry, specifically providing waitressing and event support for weddings. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers and provide options such as tax management and responsible investing.

Daniel O’Keefe is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has been serving clients through WealthOne LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 10% owner of The Neary Group LLC, a business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Natalie Hart Shepperly is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Brown Brothers Harriman. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a golf coach for The Albany Academies’ high school golf team. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

James Plummer is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera. He has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 24 years and has been involved with Plummer Financial Services since 1998, where he also provides tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Dylan Corapi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in New York. He works with individuals and families during pivotal moments in their financial lives, such as retirement, liquidity events, inheritances, and long-term planning. Dylan's approach centers on simplifying complex financial decisions and providing structure, clarity, and confidence throughout the financial journey. He aims to help clients uncover what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Siena College.

Nikki Haskins is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 21 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and Ladder & Legacy Wealth Management, LLC in 2026. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Steven Bauer is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Albany, NY. He has been involved with The City Beer Hall since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

George Mcavoy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, and OSAIC. Mcavoy also manages CP Capital Management, a business he has been involved with since 2006. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Christopher DeMania is currently serving as Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients and their families to understand their financial goals and collaborates with them to develop comprehensive plans for savings, investments, and retirement. Prior to his current position, Christopher worked as an Associate at Goldman Sachs from 2018 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Christopher has interests that include beach activities, fitness, football, hiking, and outdoor adventures.

Michael Swezey is a financial advisor based in Albany, NY, affiliated with Merrill. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1993 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Daley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously was associated with Bad Uncle Sam and MassMutual. Daley also has experience outside finance, having worked at the Beekman Arms Delamater Inn. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Nicholas Marinelli is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. He also has experience running Jim Marinelli Contracting LLC, a business he operated for several years. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edward Zaik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Zaik operates a tax preparation service and serves with the Treasure Valatie Fire Department. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing third-party asset managers and programs to tailor investment solutions to client goals and risk tolerance.

Carrie Dady is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of an LLC involved in family real estate holdings. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management.

Siobhan Despart is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a discretionary investment selection option, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Gregory Trimarchi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked with Northwestern Mutual in various roles, as well as a real estate development firm. He was also involved with Shake 'N Bake 123 Inc. in 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 and discretionary investment guidance, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Jake Austro is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their goals and needs. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation, underscoring his commitment to helping clients make informed decisions regarding their family's wealth. Jake's experience in the financial industry includes roles as a Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to the present. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Relationship Banker at Bank of America from 2022 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Jake enjoys fishing, fitness, spending time at the lake, and engaging in outdoor adventures.

Tyler Gregory is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history at WPS Holdings and Marist College. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Alissa Quinn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009 and serves on the finance committee of the Fort Orange Club, where she reviews financial statements and the 401(k) plan. Quinn is also an author, with her book *The Power of Impact Circles* available for sale, and participates in related book signings and speaking engagements. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment strategies according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.