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.

Michael Knizek is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and has also been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Merrill, together 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Collesano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1990 and at Bank of America since 2011. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Anthony Pacifico is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Latham, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes a decade each at Metlife Securities Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He also works as a property and casualty insurance agent with Axia Insurance Services of the Capital District. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, annual client relationships.

Brian Harwood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including five years with Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Lanides is a Wealth Management Advisor and founding member of The Lanides Jeffreys Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a planning-based Wealth Management team focused on retirement wealth strategies. Michael serves clients including active and retired business owners, surgeons, and other medical professionals across the East Coast. He emphasizes frequent and open communication to address clients' financial goals and challenges, tailoring strategies with a focus on family wealth management and legacy planning. Michael has expertise in areas such as divorce transition planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. His investment philosophy centers on mitigating risk by diversifying goal-based portfolios using Merrill research coupled with his own insights, guiding clients through clear and straightforward explanations. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Union College and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, as well as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™. Additional professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Michael has personal interests in sports such as baseball, basketball, football, golf, biking, skiing, yoga, as well as cooking, music, and spending time with his family.

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.

Steven Herweyer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL in 2019, he worked at H. Beck, Inc. and Med America Inc. He is also involved as a speaker and serves as a fiduciary trustee for a 401(k) plan. 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 solutions.

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.

Samuel Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Latham, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages his high school class reunion account for Gloversville High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Triolo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Latham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, following a nine-year tenure at Archview Investment Group LP. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

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.