Salvatore Romano is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a founding member of The SEAM Wealth Management Group, which was established when he and five colleagues joined Merrill in 2017. Over his career spanning more than 30 years, Sal has developed extensive experience working with clients across the country, building long-term relationships that often extend across generations. His professional journey includes roles at American Express, Charles Schwab, and two decades as a private wealth advisor at Ayco Company, L.P., a Goldman Sachs affiliate. Sal specializes in a range of services including corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, retirement income planning, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies among others. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor credential. Sal integrates a planning-based approach in his work, guiding clients from initial discussions through to implementation and positive financial outcomes. Sal graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Business Administration. He grew up involved in his family’s restaurant business, gaining insight into the challenges faced by business owners. Outside of his professional life, Sal enjoys cooking, golfing, and spending time with his wife Maria and their three children, including a son who served with the U.S. Army Mountain Division. He is also involved in supporting organizations such as St. Jude’s, The U.S. Army, and Wounded Warriors.

Michael Powers is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, Powers has worked as a rideshare driver in upstate New York. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Heather Gregg is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Latham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. 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.

Janine Dickman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Eric Snell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Charles Schwab and Co Inc, TD Ameritrade, and Fisher Investments. His career also includes roles outside the financial sector at companies such as Lyft and Uber. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains extensive affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary funds, supporting its services with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Philip Robillard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Walgreens and CVS Health. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Shaver is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He has worked with The Kelton Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual in prior roles. Shaver holds a Series 63 license and is based in Latham, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and retirement plan consulting.

H Okby is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate development as the owner of 3 Franklin, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment models to support its advisory services.

Stacy Akaka is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Saratoga Springs, NY, and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Jonathan Mulligan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services and Ameriprise, among other firms. Outside of his role at Cetera, he manages Legacy Wealth Planning Group, where he oversees financial planning and portfolio management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified investment programs and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jacob Coughlin is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and CG Capital, as well as positions outside the financial industry at Dick's Sporting Goods and Edgewood Country Club. He has also been involved in educational roles at Duquesne University and local schools. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver tailored non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kevin Reich is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Reich has been with Mass Mutual and its subsidiary since 2023. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and also provides specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Mitchell Hansen is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019. Prior to his advisory roles, he held positions at Foresters Financial Services, the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, and had experience in home improvements and food service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and affiliations.

Andrew Pleat is a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. Andrew is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, holding this certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., along with designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Andrew’s expertise encompasses a range of client focus areas, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, special needs planning, liquidity management, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. His approach is consultative and objective, emphasizing a collaborative wealth planning process aimed at helping clients develop realistic, personalized financial strategies to meet their short- and long-term goals. He is committed to providing attentive, tailored service and sound financial guidance that evolves as client priorities change over time. Andrew holds a Master's Degree from Union College and a Bachelor's Degree from Siena College. Outside of his professional role, he is engaged in the community as a coach for the Capital Region Reign 16U Elite team. His personal interests include biking, golfing, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Nicholas Demartino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Saratoga Springs, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes utilizing firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Ryan Wade is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously spent 18 years with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. He also operates Steven Tennant, a business he has been involved with since 2005. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Deborah Corbari is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Hafner Valuation Group, and the Town of New Scotland. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with Corbari Consulting, LLC, an engineering business owned by her husband. 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.

Mc Kenna Ryan is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2025, Ryan worked at Goldman Sachs and held various roles in hospitality and retail. Outside of financial advising, Ryan works as a bartender and server at The Bunker and as a banquet server at the New York State Executive Mansion. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, ongoing planning engagements using firm-approved tools and emphasizes investment categories and strategies rather than specific product selections.

Joseph Lindner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clifton Park, NY, bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and also maintains a role at Pioneer Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part owner of a not-for-profit hunting club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives.

Jamie Zamani is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a retail sales business called Scentsy. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.