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 two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience in entertainment and real estate development. Eden Advisory Services, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs client-specific Investment Policy Statements and a long-term trading approach utilizing fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, supplemented by external research and proprietary strategies.

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.

Stephen Monthie is a CFP® professional with three years of experience at Monthie Wealth Advisors. He is also an attorney at Monthie Law Firm, where he has practiced for over 30 years advising on legacy and estate planning as well as tax preparation. Monthie Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, customizing investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis and conducts regular account reviews, generally operating with discretionary trading authority and custody at Schwab Institutional.

Laura Sodorsky is a financial advisor at Marathon Mission, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Marathon Mission since 2019, following two years at Auto/Mate Inc. Marathon Mission, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning 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 approaches and manages approximately $154.7 million in assets.

Amy Taylor is a financial advisor at Optimus Wealth Management Group, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Optimus Wealth Management Group since 2021, with prior experience at FM Global. Taylor is also involved in an affiliated insurance agency through The Optimus Group, LLC. Optimus Wealth Management Group provides personalized financial planning, retirement income planning, and portfolio review services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm refers clients to third-party money managers for asset management while conducting periodic reviews and coaching, operating with a small advisory team.

Frederick Schmalkuche is a partner at Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC with 25 years of industry experience and holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 66 credentials. He has also been affiliated with Latitude Advisors, LLC and GWN SECURITIES, Inc. since 2011. Additionally, he is a partner at the CPA firm Foster & Schmalkuche, PC, where he dedicates the majority of his professional time. Pinnacle Wealth Strategies provides comprehensive financial planning and consulting services to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm delivers written financial plans focused on asset allocation and client goals, while clients maintain execution and investment management through custodians or advisors outside the firm.

Julianne Sciandra is a CFP® professional with 15 years at Capital Financial Advisors of New York, LLC and four years of industry experience. She operates as the sole advisor at her firm, which is based in Clifton Park, NY. Capital Financial Advisors of New York, LLC offers 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 using strategic asset allocation with global diversification, primarily through no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and individual fixed-income securities.

Sharon Merkle is a financial advisor with Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She also operates a law practice specializing in estate planning, business law, employment law, elder law, commercial contracts, and real estate. Merkle has worked at Pinnacle Wealth Strategies since 2002 and holds roles at GWN Securities, Inc. and Latitude Advisors, LLC. Pinnacle Wealth Strategies provides comprehensive financial planning and consulting services to individuals, families, and business clients through a multi-meeting process that results in written financial plans. The firm focuses on individualized, asset-allocation centered plans and does not manage client assets directly, leaving implementation to clients or third-party managers.

Jason Sgroi is a financial advisor at Broadway Advisor Group with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial from 2005 to 2023. Broadway Advisor Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes diverse analysis methods and invests across multiple asset classes, including alternative strategies, while operating under fiduciary standards.

Howard Goldson is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Latitude Advisors, LLC and GWN Securities, Inc. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance and annuities. Pinnacle Wealth Strategies provides comprehensive financial planning and consulting services to individuals, families, and business owners, delivering written, asset-allocation focused plans without direct asset management, allowing clients to implement recommendations through custodians or other firms.

Phillip Harabarovici is a financial advisor at Graney & King, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with LPL Financial LLC and several other firms over the course of his career. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a nonprofit board member at the Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany, assisting with local volunteer and community events. Graney & King provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and employer plans. The firm manages approximately $484 million across nearly 800 client relationships and delivers services primarily through LPL Financial’s Strategic Wealth Management platform and sponsored investment programs.

Brett Harris is a financial advisor at AllSquare Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with AllSquare Wealth Management and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2016. Harris serves on the board and finance committee of Liberty ARC, a charitable organization. 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 paired with an efficient-market philosophy, focusing on passively managed investment vehicles tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and preferences.

Gary Sancilio is a financial advisor at The Affinity Group, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at BST Wealth Management, LLC and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He also acts as an insurance agent for individual and group life, long-term care, and disability products. The Affinity Group serves individual investors and participant-directed retirement plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes long-term, asset-allocation strategies using passively managed funds and employs institutional sub-advisors and tools such as Monte Carlo simulations in its investment approach.

Christopher Avino is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Family Office, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America U.S. Trust. Independent Family Office, LLC serves high net worth individuals, families, related entities, and certain charitable organizations by providing a range of family-office and wealth management services. The firm customizes investment programs using fundamental and technical analysis and offers a broad set of strategies, focusing primarily on non-investment family office functions.

Jared Reinstein is a CFP® professional at PlanVision, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously held roles at Berkshire Money Management, Inc., Citizens Securities Inc., and several other firms. PlanVision provides fee-only financial planning and consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, emphasizing fundamental analysis and a long-term, simplified allocation philosophy that favors passive investments. The firm delivers advice through written plans or consultations without managing client assets or requiring account minimums.

Derek Kessen is a financial advisor at Steward Advisors Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC. Steward Advisors Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with approximately $105 million in discretionary assets under management. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, incorporating clients’ faith-based and moral values into investment decisions and employing a range of asset classes and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Logan Simms is a financial advisor at Blue Jean Financial LLC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Blue Jean Financial in 2024, he worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and has experience in education and nonprofit instruction. Outside of advising, he teaches woodworking skills at a nonprofit organization, Saratoga Joinery. Blue Jean Financial LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and businesses. The firm’s team manages approximately $95 million across 284 client relationships, offering customized portfolios primarily constructed with low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities using both fundamental and technical analysis.

William Mertes is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with American Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1995. American Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, including high-net-worth households, offering asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and 401(k) plan services. The firm employs a passive, asset-class investment approach with diversified, low-cost model portfolios and manages approximately $1.28 billion in non-discretionary assets under management.