Kurtis Parde is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2021 and previously spent three years with Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Kurt Parde Landscape Design, a business established in 2012. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office services, including investment management and technology support, allowing advisors to construct portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products.

David Mysliwiec Sr. is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at National Life Group and Cssc Brokerage Services, Inc., among others. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a CPA firm and serves as treasurer for the Coalition of Fathers and Families NY, Inc. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms with a mix of long-term investment strategies and shorter-term options, often working with third-party asset managers.

Prescilla Ting Murphy is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Albany, NY, with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has prior experience at Santander Securities, LLC, and Santander Bank, NA. She also serves as a Notary Public for a bank in New Jersey. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program managed in partnership with SigFig and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

John Justice is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021. Prior to this, he was with The Ayco Company L.P. for 22 years and Mercer Allied Company, L.P. for 26 years. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm leverages centralized investment resources and offers tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Jason Shepard is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Goldman Sachs and its affiliated entities since 2012. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm leverages centralized investment resources and a variety of portfolio management strategies within a large integrated financial group.

Robert Laferriere is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2017. Prior to joining Voya, he worked at SEFCU and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products and owns Laferriere Financial, which offers insurance, securities, and investment services. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm utilizes a combination of model portfolios and manager-driven strategies, with a focus on non-discretionary accounts and integrates an advisory platform alongside an active broker-dealer distribution model.

Richard Decker Jr. is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 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 both investment advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program managed in partnership with SigFig and a separate Managed Account program, while also operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Spyro Athanasoulias is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Latham, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at National Life Insurance Group and MassMutual Investors Services. He is also involved in insurance agency operations through ASPIS Life and Health Insurance Agency and related entities. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms often using third-party asset managers, combining long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Matthew Hamel is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. His prior work includes roles at Union Financial and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the freshman level head baseball coach at Christian Brothers Academy in Albany. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Courtney Kerester is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Courtney held roles at Daiwa Capital Markets, Weitz and Luxenberg, and the Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman, along with academic experience at Brooklyn Law School and the University of Michigan. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a diverse client base, offering tailored financial planning and portfolio management with access to Private Family Office services, executive wealth programs, and alternative investments. The firm integrates resources across Goldman Sachs affiliates and employs strategic allocation models and advanced analytics in its advisory approach.

Maria Massi is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2022. Prior to her financial career, she held positions at Friendly's and Vector Marketing. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients, and offers a range of specialized wealth programs and access to alternative investments. The firm leverages integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem to deliver customized investment strategies and operational tools.

Jordonna Spina is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She previously worked at KeyBank NA and held roles at Siena College and BJ's Wholesale Club. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs, including wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm operates within the KeyCorp group and focuses on client-directed investment choices supported by product due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and access to third-party discretionary managers.

Aidan Cohane is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2019, with prior roles including positions at Merrill Lynch and Oppenheimer & Co. Cohane has also held various roles unrelated to finance, including at Windham Mountain and Fordham University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm employs strategic and tactical allocation models and offers a range of services such as Private Family Office programs, specialized executive wealth solutions, and access to alternative investments, supported by proprietary research and integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs organization.

Dove Lepson is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 credential. Lepson has held roles at several firms including Noble Wealth Advisors, Paradigm Capital Management, and Equitable Advisors, beginning their industry career in 2023. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs, leveraging strategic allocation models and a wide range of platforms integrated within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

James Schwartz is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. since 2008. He holds a Series 63 license and operates in Clifton Park, NY. Outside of his advisory role, Schwartz is an insurance agent for several companies, engaged in insurance sales through NPA Financial, LLC. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms utilizing long-term strategies and third-party asset managers, with activities spanning both advisory and broker-dealer services.

Kelly Donnoe is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2023, Donnoe was involved in entrepreneurial ventures including Running Subway LLC and Legends OWO LLC. He holds a Series 66 designation. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and model portfolios, offering tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Lawrence Dillon is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) at Principal Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. for multiple years beginning in 2014. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Antonio Cotugno is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trustco Bank and a family practice in Clifton Park. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, supported by proprietary analytics and integration within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Joanne Windas is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She serves as co-executor for her mother’s and father’s estates. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services using both proprietary and third-party strategies, and operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Christopher Meano Jr. is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management since 2021. Prior to this, he held roles in architecture and municipal water departments and was affiliated with Alfred University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and offers tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support, leveraging its integration within a large financial group.