James Hicks is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Clifton Park, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Hicks is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and provides a wrap-fee solution with a tiered percentage-based fee structure.

Kristen Mahan is a CFP® with 16 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, where she spent a combined 16 years. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, supported by research and planning tools, with both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options.

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.

Todd Trombly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a notary public and has been involved with Broadview Federal Credit Union for over a decade. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Thomas Appleton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. since 2000. Appleton is also the managing member of Diamond Financial Services, an independent insurance business focusing on life insurance and long-term care needs. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and managed portfolios that include a range of investment products.

Wendy Mitchell is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in an agricultural business called God Heard Our Whispered Wishes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, combining tailored financial planning with investment management and other services.

Brittany Hedderman Giordano is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Albany, NY. She has worked with WealthOne LLC since 2017 and has experience in healthcare from her time at Community Care Physicians. Giordano is also a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

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 based in Latham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Robert Collesano is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1990 and has also been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Janet Labella is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2011. In addition to her advisory work, she is a licensed New York State notary and notarizes documents as needed. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

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 MassMutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc for 10 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MassMutual Investors Services, where he has been since 2016 and 2017 respectively. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent with Axia Insurance Services of the Capital District specializing in property and casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytical tools to provide written recommendations tailored to clients' goals.

Brian Harwood is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Alex Pinn is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2013 to 2022. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings.

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 with LPL Financial in Schenectady, NY, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including previous roles at H. Beck, Inc and Med America Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a trustee in a 401(k) plan and serves as a speaker in investment-related contexts. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.