Dana Cafaro is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2019, Cafaro worked at Foresters Financial for 12 years and at Catholic Charities for 9 years. Outside of advising, Cafaro is a licensed notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Charles Mott is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Selective Insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Christina Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Hope Salin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Curtis Miller is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at supporting their long-term goals. Curtis holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY at Albany and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His approach emphasizes collaboration, tailoring financial plans to the individual needs of each client. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Curtis enjoys adventure sports, biking, and spending time with his family.

Darryl Teal is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. He is also the owner of Fourstardave, LLC, a business managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning based on research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

John Petrus is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 47 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

David Roche is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously served at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial. Additionally, he provides financial advisor coaching and consulting and is the owner of Roche Capital Enterprises. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Lars Olson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and has served in the United States Army since 2020, currently holding the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the New York Army National Guard. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sarah Ryle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, she worked at Cetera from 2019 to 2023 and Foresters Financial from 2018 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a small online business selling craft items on Etsy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, including proprietary and third-party investment strategies, supported by technology tools for advisors.

Andrew Altieri is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He partners with clients and their families to develop and implement personalized financial plans tailored to their specific needs. His approach is based on a clear process emphasizing integrity and candor. Andrew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2013 to 2015.

Leslie Seymour is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clifton Park, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Leslie worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Dan Danahy is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Albany, NY, holding a Series 63 designation with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994, following a year at Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm uses a curated selection of third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Katarzyna Merrill is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following four years at Morgan Stanley. Prior to her financial services career, she had roles outside the industry including positions at New Country Lexus of Latham and Latham '76 Diner. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Macdonald is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Albany, NY, bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since the early 1990s. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner in an investment-related LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established third parties.

Craig Davis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Daniels Financial Partners, Inc. and Price Chopper Supermarkets. He is also a notary in Albany, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supported by extensive technology and a large network of advisors.

John Gattulli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and has a long tenure with Capital Education Network dating back to 1995, as well as prior experience at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is also involved with Albany Tax Service, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies and platforms, with an emphasis on technology and scale alongside its advisory services.

Christopher Gilbert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Equitable Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and third-party asset management programs.

Lisa Pett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Clare Mertz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wealthone LLC for 20 years and has had two separate tenures at LPL Financial, totaling eight years. In addition to her advisory work, she is a freelance writer. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.