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Tanya L
Series 63
Clifton Park, NY
Primerica Advisors
Tanya Lipinski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2015 and serves the Town of Pittstown since 2016. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, operating as a wrap-fee solution rather than managing institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.
Lee W
Series 66
Clifton Park, NY
Merrill
Lee Wilson is a Senior Financial Advisor at The SiRiCa Wealth Management Group and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 2009, bringing over ten years of experience in the financial services industry. Lee holds dual bachelor's degrees in administration of justice and sociology from Pennsylvania State University, as well as a juris doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. While she does not provide legal advice in her role, she reviews clients' estate strategy documents and assists with portfolio reviews, retirement needs analyses, Social Security collection strategies, and coordination of insurance coverage. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Lee and her husband, Tim, reside in Halfmoon, New York, with their two children. She is involved with community organizations including Hannah's Hope Fund for GAN and Junior Achievement of Northeast New York.
Michael L
Series 63, Series 65
Clifton Park, NY
LPL Financial
Michael Lafleche is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. for 14 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.
Roderick S
Series 66
Albany, NY
Edward Jones
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 T
Series 66
Malta, NY
Equitable Advisors
Colin Tidings is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Sysco, NDCP, UPS, and has served in the Army Reserves since 2015. He is a board member of the Capital Region Veterans Memorial and the McNulty Veteran Business Center. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels.
Desmond T
Series 66
Clifton Park, NY
Merrill
Desmond Tavera is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides a range of services including wealth planning, investment advisory, and banking services through Bank of America, N.A. He manages custom investment strategies and collaborates with clients' accountants and attorneys to align financial strategies with their unique goals. As part of a team with extensive experience, he helps individuals, families, and business owners reach their financial objectives. He holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Desmond earned his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and is fluent in English and Spanish. He is a member of the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement. Desmond is actively involved in his community, volunteering with organizations such as the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. His personal interests include baseball, boating, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, skiing, surfing, traveling, and yoga.
Emily H
Series 66
Albany, NY
UBS Financial Services
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 H
Series 63, Series 65
Albany, NY
UBS Financial Services
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 Z
Series 66, Series 65
Latham, NY
Morgan Stanley
Samuel Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he manages his high school reunion account for Gloversville High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and strategies.
Michael T
Series 66
Latham, NY
Morgan Stanley
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 M
Series 63
Albany, NY
LPL Financial
Rachel Minor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for nine years and has been associated with Pombo Wealth Management for over a decade. Minor is also involved in non-variable insurance activities related to investment services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.
David R
Series 63, Series 65
Albany, NY
RBC Capital Markets
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.
Nicole M
Series 63, Series 66
Latham, NY
LPL Financial
Nicole Mann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Broadview Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.
Stephen B
Series 63, Series 65
Malta, NY
Equitable Advisors
Stephen Bronder is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked with Axa Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at HMS Agency P&C Insurance in Albany, NY. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.
William B
CFP®, Series 65, Series 63
Schenectady, NY
LPL Financial
William Barry is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. His background includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Clarkstown Recreation and Parks for six years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diversified financial planning and advisory programs supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.
Lori H
Series 63, Series 66
Latham, NY
Morgan Stanley
Lori Haertel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2009 at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that integrate planning methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates.
Jennifer N
Series 66
Albany, NY
Merrill
Jennifer Nolan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides financial advisory services, leveraging her expertise in wealth management to support her clients' investment goals. Jennifer holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University.
Gretchen M
Series 66
Latham, NY
LPL Financial
Gretchen Meyer Thornton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, she worked at INVEST Financial Corporation from 2014 to 2018. She is a member of the Entrepreneur Organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.
Rohail S
Series 66, Series 63
Albany, NY
Ameriprise
Rohail Sarwar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Albany, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Investment Services, Etico Partners, Prudential Insurance, New York Life, and other financial and management positions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.
Jesse F
Series 66
Albany, NY
Charles Schwab
Jesse Flinton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, Citizens Securities, and Merrill. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm combines large-scale client coverage with integrated custody and advisory services.
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