Mary Greenwood Ellsworth is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, she works as a Mary Kay consultant. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and organizations through collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Donna Stewart is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank from 2016 to 2023, and is currently affiliated with Pioneer Bank as a Premier Relationship Manager. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various investment strategies.

Christina Capobianco is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has previously worked at BlackRock Investments LLC and supports a principal at Capobianco & Associates, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various investment strategies across multiple program structures.

Laurie Schlossberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2016. Merrill, along 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.

Adam Swartz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2007, focusing on managing corporate benefits and personal asset management for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, including families of Fortune 500 executives and entrepreneurs. His approach centers on providing "sensitive and sensible" financial advice that aligns with clients' core values and goals. Before joining Merrill Lynch in 2017, Adam spent ten years at The Ayco Company, L.P., a Goldman Sachs company, where he concentrated on investment management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Siena College and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Adam resides in Saratoga Springs and enjoys hiking, swimming, and water skiing. He spends much of his free time with his family, especially at the lake. He is involved in community organizations including Dolgeville Forward and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity.

Martha Cordo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of advising, she is a partner in MitMal LLC, a real estate-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and modeling tools, with a range of investment and financial product offerings.

Benjamin Chuckrow is a financial advisor at Stifel with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. He has been with Stifel since 2021. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kemal Garuc is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Bank of America, including Merrill, prior to his current roles. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary programs supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

James Whalen III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Saratoga Springs, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Whalen coaches ski racing for children aged 7 to 9 at Okemo Mountain Resort on weekends. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing firm-approved planning tools and models to support clients’ financial goals.

Jonathan Laparl is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent 11 years with Signator Investors, Inc. He is also involved in financial planning and investment advisory through his sole proprietorship, Threesixty Wealth and Financial Management, and serves as an executor of an estate. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolio construction using firm-supported tools and third-party offerings.

Brian Crowley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Crowley is a silent partner in a radio station and serves as chairperson of the finance and investment committee for Charlton Girls School, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, nonprofit organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services through various programs, employing tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by firm research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Connor Benoit is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Regal Cinemas and Price Chopper, and attended SUNY Cortland. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of advisory programs and third-party asset management solutions.

Jennifer Ludwig is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2014 and at City National Bank since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Carlilian Foundation, which provides capital improvement grants in Schenectady. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs and portfolio management services that are tailored to clients' risk profiles and utilize both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Benjamin Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Mechanicville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include lengthy tenures at KKMB Financial and Securities America, with additional experience at Invest Financial Corp and the Saratoga County Board of Elections. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Levy Concessions in a non-investment related capacity. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform combining advisory and product sales.

Erick Richardson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services field since 1996 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006. Erick works with clients to help them pursue their retirement goals. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides traditional advice and guidance, and also builds and manages personalized or defined strategies that may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. When servicing clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, he may manage his strategies on a discretionary basis. Erick holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the State University of New York at Albany. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Erick was named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in February 2022. He grew up in Greenville, New York, and currently lives in Saratoga Springs with his wife, Jill, and their two children.

Rhonda Viapiano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is also an artist involved in the art and culture sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to assist clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Todd Smolen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Ayco/Goldman Sachs and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied from 2007 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Smolen Wealth Management Group LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Joseph Vidarte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. He also spent three years with Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both in-house and third-party sources.

William Scotti is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Axa Advisors LLC, and Phoenicians Mediterranean Palace, as well as experience in the restaurant business at 15 Church Restaurant. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Mark Pierre is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Saratoga Springs, NY, and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of finance, he is involved with Mark Pierre Music, a private company based in Waterford, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methods such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.