Melisa Boel is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on connecting clients to tailored plans and processes that align with their unique financial ambitions. Her work includes helping clients plan for funding children’s education, retirement lifestyle and potential healthcare expenses, as well as creating personalized strategies to achieve long-term family goals. Melisa emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth planning to make the investment process manageable and goal-oriented. Her client focus areas encompass corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Melisa is committed to addressing each client’s personal perspectives and priorities to deliver disciplined and customized wealth strategies. Melisa holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations.

James O'Connor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1988 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lilien Woolbert is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Lilien worked at Trustco Bank and has a diverse background including roles in homemaking and managing a pet-related business. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Milanese Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he held positions in hospitality and education, including roles at BBL Hospitality, St John Fisher University, and Averill Park Central School District. 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 asset management services, supported by extensive advisory tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Amanda Kowalski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for a family trust in Albany, New York. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Frederick Disbrow is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citizens Securities, Inc. prior to his current role. Based in Albany, NY, he has been with J.P. Morgan since 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

James LaCour is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through various consultant positions including Planning Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to Fidelity, James served as a Registered Representative at Equity Services, Inc and as a Financial Advisor at Thoroughbred Advisors from 2020 to 2022. James empowers clients to make informed financial decisions by engaging them through a structured three-step process that includes personal and professional understanding, collaborative planning, and tailored recommendations. His approach emphasizes client confidence in their financial plans. In his personal time, James enjoys board games, family activities, golf, painting, parenthood, and caring for pets.

John Manne II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Northwestern Mutual, and R.J. McNamara Financial. Manne is involved with R.J. McNamara Financial in a non-variable insurance capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, offering access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for research and operations.

Derek Bell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. since 2004. Bell has operated Bell Financial LLC since 2005, which includes tax preparation and accounting services alongside his advisory work. 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 advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by extensive operational tools and a diversified platform that includes insurance and credit services.

Mark Felice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a cleaning business, Meet the Mark Cleaning LLC, and is a notary. 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 supported by advisor-facing tools and access to multiple asset management strategies.

Barry Rings Jr. is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Atlas Private Wealth Management, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Youth Director for the Town of Nassau. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

James Merrill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in maintaining a commercial real estate property in Albany, NY. 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 and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dahvia Doring is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Doring works seasonally in inbound stocking for a major retailer. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Brigitte Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Key Investment Services LLC and earlier tenure at LPL Financial. Murphy is involved in multi-level marketing as a dietary supplement distributor. 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 various advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Annmarie Franke Suarato is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leads the Franke Stento Mohan Irwin Group, providing goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners nationwide. Annmarie and her team focus on cultivating long-lasting relationships by delivering customized advice, exceptional service, and a disciplined approach to investing. Before transitioning to wealth management, Annmarie spent over eight years working on sales teams at two major asset managers in downtown Boston. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Siena College in Loudonville, New York, where she also played on the rugby team and continues to stay involved with the organization. Her professional expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Annmarie resides in Niskayuna, New York, with her wife, daughter, and their yellow Labrador. Outside of her professional activities, she participates in Habitat for Humanity and enjoys boating, fishing, golfing, skiing, traveling, rugby, and fitness. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations.

Thomas Brown is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and Pioneer Bank and previously led Brown Financial Management Group for 18 years. Outside of advising, he manages Brown Farms LLC, a family farm operation. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Brenda Delaney is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012, NSA since 2007, and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of non-investment products including loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap fee structure.

Eric Wendling is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party analytics.

Mark Esslie is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Esslie is a board member for Averil Park Community Team, Inc., contributing organizational input. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program options, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.

Nicholas Hanna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Watervliet, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has experience at Broadview Federal Credit Union, where he serves as a licensed relationship banker and notary. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, and supports advisors with research and technology tools.