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Michael L

Series 63, Series 65

Albany, NY

Ameriprise

Michael Lanuto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms including Primerica Financial Services and the New York State Department of Health. Outside of his advisory role, Lanuto serves on the Greene County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, is a co-founder of the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, participates on the Catskill Career and Technical Education Advisory Board, and acts as a Greene County Legislator. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal planning for clients approaching or in retirement.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Scott C

Series 63, Series 66

Clifton Park, NY

Merrill

Scott Calhoun serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 2006. With a career in financial services beginning in 1996, he offers clients expertise in areas such as portfolio management services, retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, education planning, and employee benefits planning. Scott is a qualified Portfolio Manager and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Siena College and holds a master's degree from the College of Saint Rose. Residing in Burnt Hills with his wife Melissa and their four boys, Scott is active in his community, participating in volunteer activities such as delivering meals for Equinox at Thanksgiving and volunteering with his sons at their church. His personal interests include golfing, billiards, ice skating, music, racquetball, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

General retirement planning Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Young Families
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Robert D

Series 63, Series 65

Albany, NY

Merrill

Robert Dolfi is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1985 and has also worked at 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Passive / index investing
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Megan B

Series 66

Albany, NY

LPL Financial

Megan Burdick 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 Financial in 2025, she held various roles including financial institution duties at Broadview Federal Credit Union and operational positions in the hospitality industry. She is also involved with The Brook Tavern outside her advisory work. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Michael C

Series 66

Albany, NY

Fidelity

Michael Carillo is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He partners with his clients to create simple and effective financial plans, focusing on their individual needs. His experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Financial Consultant since 2023, Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2023, and Workplace Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2022. These roles have provided him with practical knowledge in various aspects of financial consulting and planning. Outside of his professional work, Michael's personal interests include baseball, boating, family activities, military service, music, and parenthood.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Financial Professional Parents Mid-Career Professionals
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Scott F

Series 63

Clifton Park, NY

LPL Financial

Scott Ferguson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 credential and has worked previously at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2018 to 2025, as well as earlier at LPL Financial from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Champlain Capital Planning, Ltd. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced portfolio strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Mark E

Series 63

Clifton Park, NY

Primerica Advisors

Mark Edwards Sr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Clifton Park, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, Edwards is involved in non-investment ventures including an outdoor adventure business, Rolling Bones Outfitters, LLC, and coordinates operations for JKR Windows, a window installation and replacement company. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports account custody and trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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Daria S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Latham, NY

LPL Financial

Daria Schumacher is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a Notary Public. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Matthew S

Series 63, Series 65

Halfmoon, NY

LPL Enterprise

Matthew Stephenson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and has a longstanding career at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America dating back to 1989. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to various investment programs and products, utilizing an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products, including insurance.

General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Belinda K

Series 63

Clifton Park, NY

Cetera

Belinda Kucharski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Investment Advisers and Cetera Financial Specialists since 2016 and is the owner of BCK Asset Management. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers with Captain Community Human Services, where she teaches classes and facilitates connections for local business owners, and hosts a networking group called Connections. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, planning, and retirement services with access to both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Samuel M

Series 63, Series 65

Albany, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Samuel Maltbie is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Travis K

CFP®, Series 66

Schenectady, NY

LPL Financial

Travis Kellman is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and previously worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Kellman is involved in Pinnacle Insurance and operates Kellman Barnes Wealth Management, LLC. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Garrett S

Series 66

Latham, NY

LPL Financial

Garrett Sherman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by extensive research and diversified strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Noah C

Series 66, Series 63

Albany, NY

Edward Jones

Noah Clement is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Albany, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Simplicity and Mutual of America Securities LLC, among other firms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gregory M

Series 66

Schenectady, NY

Thrivent Investment Management

Gregory Mengel is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management arm since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of KGP Associates, LLC, which manages an office rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs via a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Business ownership considerations
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Shane M

Series 63, Series 65

Latham, NY

Merrill

Shane Mahieu serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 1995, he has focused on providing personalized financial strategies by developing a thorough understanding of each client’s unique goals and circumstances. Shane’s approach involves a disciplined and dynamic process that adapts to changing conditions, aiming to help clients achieve long-term financial goals including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and retirement income strategies. Shane holds a Bachelor's degree from Clarkson University and has earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He maintains various FINRA registrations and insurance licenses to support his advisory role comprehensively. Drawing on over 27 years of experience and the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, Shane collaborates with clients and their other trusted advisors to coordinate all assets efficiently and build multi-generational relationships. Beyond his professional work, Shane has been an active volunteer firefighter for more than 27 years, holding past leadership roles including Lieutenant, Treasurer, and Board Member. He also has served on the boards of the Brown School in Schenectady and the Mayor’s Business Development Council in Glens Falls, as well as involvement with the Glens Falls Kiwanis Club. Shane resides in Niskayuna, NY with his son Blake and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, motorcycling, and racing.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Edward D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Latham, NY

LPL Financial

Edward Dominguez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously held a position at SEFCU from 2009 to 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by diverse investment strategies and research.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Carrie S

Series 63

Latham, NY

Cetera

Carrie Swiatek is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2019, following three years at Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jennifer G

Series 63, Series 65

Albany, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jennifer Garver is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Troy, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee for her mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broader set of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Laura B

CFP®, Series 63

Clifton Park, NY

Cetera

Laura Brunetti is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, and has 12 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with multiple entities, including Cetera Advisors LLC and CCR Wealth Management, and has a background that includes roles at Empire Asset Management Group of Western NY and Abelson and Company, LLC. Brunetti also works as an insurance agent providing fixed insurance products such as life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care coverage. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and provides access to third-party money managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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