Kristen Mahan is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, totaling 16 years with those firms. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs and a broad range of portfolio management styles.

Kathleen O'donnell Luther is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an independent insurance agency serving various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, with a range of portfolio management options and access to both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Thomas Kukuk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Charles Schwab. Kukuk is based in Albany, NY. 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Robert Segall is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at MassMutual since 1997, as well as at Lenox Advisors since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, Segall is a writer and speaker. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools and collaborative annual planning relationships.

Stephen Hartmann is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 30 years of industry experience. He previously spent 20 years at Ashton Thomas Securities LLC. Hartmann serves as a board member of the American Marketing Association, a nonprofit organization based in Albany, NY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed by its research department and third-party strategists.

Todd Trombly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Albany, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2017 and has also been affiliated with Broadview Federal Credit Union since 2012. In addition, he serves as a notary public. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brittany Hedderman Giordano is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Albany, NY. She has worked at WealthOne LLC since 2017 and maintains an investment advisory business through The Neary Group, LLC. Giordano also holds a notary public commission. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by research, technology, and extensive non-advisory financial services.

Shaun Roach is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sean Mannis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping executives, business owners, and their families simplify their financial lives through clear and structured processes, providing confidence and clarity in every financial decision. His expertise encompasses retirement planning, estate coordination, investment management, equity compensation, and philanthropic strategies. Born and raised in the Capital Region, Sean attended La Salle Institute and Siena College before beginning his career in financial services. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Sean is committed to delivering comprehensive financial solutions that address the full spectrum of his clients' needs. Sean is grounded by his family, including his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, football, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, tennis, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Janet Labella is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously spent nine years at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a New York State notary who notarizes documents as needed. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Valerie Rhodes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Clore-Kelly Group since 2011. She transitioned into the role of Financial Advisor in August 2019 after serving as a Client Associate, where she contributed to client service and support. Valerie manages various aspects of client service and focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. Valerie holds a bachelor's degree in management with a marketing concentration and an accounting minor from St. John Fisher College, as well as a Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In addition to her professional activities, Valerie has served on the boards of Girls on The Run Capital Region and Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls and has participated in the New York State Mentoring Program. Outside of her professional and community roles, Valerie enjoys running, including marathon running, traveling, and spending time with her family. She also has an interest in music.

Manasi Dutta is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Amazon Robotics and held a partner role at Connexions International LLC, a management consultancy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Michael Blasl is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chatham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having joined Edward Jones in 2025 after eleven years with Marrello Restaurants and Catering. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Vincent Renda is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2005. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Slingerlands, NY. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a real estate rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Roderick Sipe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously held roles in the automotive industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Colin Tidings is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial advisory services to clients, helping them manage their wealth and achieve their financial goals. His work focuses on delivering tailored financial strategies within the framework of Merrill Lynch's offerings. Through this, he supports clients in a variety of financial planning and investment needs.

Emily Hoag is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, accumulating seven and eight years at each firm respectively. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

James Hart is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. He has served as president of Albany City Rocks, a nonprofit youth sports and mentoring organization, since its founding 30 years ago. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a range of capital markets and research resources to tailor client solutions.

Rachel Minor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for nine years. She maintains a separate business entity, Pombo Wealth Management, which operates as a DBA related to her LPL business. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

David Rogers is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer on the board of directors for The Shore Condo Association Inc. in Longboat Key, Florida. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.