Derek Miller is an advisor at Lahontan Capital LLC in Albany, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mathmata LLC and Numerious Inc, as well as a one-year tenure at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Lahontan Capital is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual and high net-worth clients with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm employs a blend of passive and active investment vehicles guided by asset allocation and modern portfolio theory, with options for ESG considerations tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and goals.

Evan Ryan is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Marathon Mission, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Marathon Mission, he worked in logistics and financial services roles, including positions at Shaker Logistics, UPS, and Symmetry Financial Group. He also has an academic background linked to Florida Gulf Coast University. Marathon Mission, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and standalone financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical investment methods, manages client assets in-house, and supports estate-plan implementation by coordinating with third-party legal providers.

Bernard Murphy is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Arista Advisory Group, LLC in Albany, NY. He owns and operates HoisTech Kft., a small business in Budapest that sells and installs fall protection equipment. Arista Advisory Group is a boutique firm that provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach using fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, with strategies that include long-term investing alongside the use of margin and options across diverse asset classes.

Nicholas Preddice is a financial advisor at The Affinity Group, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at BST Wealth Management, LLC and MML Investors Services, LLC/MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of advising, he serves as Chair of the Foundation Board for Access Supports for Living, a nonprofit organization. The Affinity Group primarily serves individual investors and participant-directed retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term asset allocation using passive mutual funds and ETFs, supported by model portfolios and institutional sub-advisors.

Timothy Graney is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Graney & King, LLC and LPL Financial LLC since 1998. Graney & King serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation and model-based strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks, and bonds, with portfolio construction grounded in fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory principles.

Joshua Chicoine is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Upleft Asset Management with one year of industry experience. His background includes work with the Schenectady Police Department and previous roles at Upleft. Upleft Asset Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using primarily low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with an emphasis on personalized service and portfolio alignment with client goals.

Daniel Bauer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with AllSquare Wealth Management, LLC since 2010 and also worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2014 to present. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an independent insurance agent. AllSquare Wealth Management provides integrated wealth management and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental analysis framework combined with an efficient-market philosophy, primarily using passively managed investment vehicles and tailoring portfolios to client risk tolerance without imposing account minimums.

Michael Ryan is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has been with Marathon Mission, Inc. since 2003. Marathon Mission, Inc. offers discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm applies a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach and manages approximately $154.7 million across its client base.

Kerry Mayo is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience at Capital Financial Advisors of New York, LLC, where he has been the sole advisor since 2007. He is based in Clifton Park, NY, and specializes in financial planning and investment management. Capital Financial Advisors of New York, LLC provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $232 million in mostly discretionary assets, implementing portfolios through strategic asset allocation and global diversification using no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and individual fixed-income securities.

Helen Carroll is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mussett Wealth Management, LLC since 2014. The firm provides personalized financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Mussett Wealth Management manages approximately $110.4 million in assets and offers ERISA 3(38) and 3(16) plan services, using a strategic asset allocation approach with a core-and-satellite mix of actively and passively managed funds.

Edward King is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Graney & King, LLC since 1998 and also maintains a longstanding association with LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he offers long-term care insurance as part of his business activities. Graney & King, LLC serves individuals, trusts, and employer plans, including high-net-worth clients, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes LPL Financial’s Strategic Wealth Management platform and various sponsored programs employing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party SMA managers.

Olivia Mussett is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience and over 15 years at Mussett Wealth Management, LLC. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for two years. Mussett Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $110 million in assets and emphasizes a strategic asset allocation approach using a mix of actively and passively managed funds, along with ERISA 3(38) and 3(16) plan services.

Joseph Ventura is a financial advisor at Eden Advisory Services, LLC with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Ventura operates Ashley's Farm Stand and serves as an independent insurance agent. Eden Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a long-term investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, supported by proprietary tools and third-party research.

Philip Gallant is a financial advisor with Optimus Wealth Management Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Gallant is also the managing partner and insurance agent at The Optimus Group, LLC, and is involved with Vital Tax Solutions, Inc., which provides tax planning and tax return services. Optimus Wealth Management Group, Inc. offers personalized financial planning and retirement income planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm refers clients to third-party money managers for asset management and focuses on comprehensive planning using portfolio analysis and retirement outcome modeling.

Richard Finelli is a financial advisor with Graney & King, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. He also operates a CPA practice under Richard A. Finelli, CPA, PC, which he has maintained since 1987. Finelli has been affiliated with Graney & King, LPL Financial, LLC, and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2006. Graney & King provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and employer plans, managing approximately $484 million across nearly 800 client relationships through a supported team of four advisors. The firm utilizes LPL Financial’s Strategic Wealth Management platform along with model portfolios and third-party managers in its investment approach.

Daniel Weinberg is a financial advisor at AllSquare Wealth Management, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Weinberg serves on the board of the Albany Jewish Community Center and is vice-chair of the investment committee for the Endowment Board of Governors at the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York. AllSquare Wealth Management provides integrated wealth management and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a fundamental analysis framework combined with an efficient-market philosophy, primarily implementing asset allocation through passively managed vehicles, and offers discretionary portfolio management tailored to client risk tolerance without an account minimum.

Jason Dongelewic is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Marathon Mission, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Marathon Mission, he was a student for several years. Marathon Mission, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach and manages approximately $154.7 million in client assets.

Nicholas Ventura is a financial advisor at Eden Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Eden Advisory Services since 2017 and previously worked at Target for one year. Eden Advisory Services, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a long-term trading approach based on fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and manages accounts often on a discretionary basis, supported by proprietary tools and third-party research.

John Mendrysa is a financial advisor with Broadway Advisor Group, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Linsco Private Ledger and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he has engaged in limited long-term care and life insurance sales. Broadway Advisor Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes traditional and alternative strategies, sponsors a wrap-fee program, and manages approximately $215 million in assets across 315 client accounts.

Phillip Monthie is a financial advisor at Monthie Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and also practices as an attorney, assisting clients with estate planning. Prior to his current role, his background includes work at an independent family office and several law firms. Monthie Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to implement portfolios across various asset classes and integrates multi-disciplinary legal and accounting capabilities alongside traditional investment management.