Christopher Ingemie is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2003 while still in college and has since focused on providing comprehensive wealth management services tailored to his clients' and their families' financial situations and priorities. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Christopher holds his Series 7 and 63 licenses, Life and Health Insurance credentials, and is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He was raised in Albany, New York, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Sage Colleges. Outside of his professional work, Christopher is involved in the Niskayuna community, serving as a local basketball coach and supporting the Niskayuna Youth Basketball program. He resides in Niskayuna, New York, with his wife Tracey and their three children.

Athanasios Liapis is a Team Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2015. He specializes in retirement planning and relationship management, leveraging his credentials as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Athanasios holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics from SUNY Oneonta. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He focuses on connecting clients to tailored plans and processes that align with their unique goals and priorities. Residing in Coxsackie, NY with his wife and two children, Athanasios is an avid New York sports fan and participates actively in his local community. He enjoys baseball, football, reading, skiing, and soccer.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with the Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Citibank N.A. from 2015 to 2025 and has also been associated with Hudson Valley Credit Union since 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 technology and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Todd Slingerland is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Albany, NY, and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and has prior experience at Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an insurance agency that provides fixed, life, disability, and long-term insurance products. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

Michael Powers is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006, following prior roles at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Powers also serves as a rideshare driver in upstate New York. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors through both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

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.

Kevin Kelly is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 14 years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2022. Kelly serves as president of the Wildwood Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on nature conservation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs combining in-house and third-party investment management with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services.

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.

Michael Deorocki is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets and affiliated asset management resources.

James Watkinson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at both RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and City National Bank since 2016. Watkinson serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations in Albany, NY, including the Northeastern Association for the Blind Albany and St Catherine's Center for Children. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers, supported by integrated capital markets and asset management capabilities.

Jason Bays is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Private Advisor Group, Securities America, and Valic Financial Advisors. Bays is also the founder and CEO of Bays Horizon Advisory, operating under the DBA 435 Financial, Inc. 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 services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Brandon Glasser is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank, and Trustco Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework.

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 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, and educational seminars with a structured, collaborative approach to goal analysis and planning.

Tristan Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2012. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies, including algorithmic portfolio construction, to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

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.

Michael Shapiro is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Before joining Cetera, he worked at Voya Financial Advisors for seven years. He is also senior vice president of Professional Planning Group and operates as an independent insurance agent in Albany, NY. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and utilizes a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Thomas Duclos is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Francis Zovistoski is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities Service Network, Inc., and UHY Capital Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of Double H Ranch, a camp for children with serious illnesses, where he is Treasurer and chairs the Finance Committee. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

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.