Megan Merriam is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2008, including her current role since 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Fourstardave, LLC, where she provides financial planning and investment advice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations primarily through a centralized consulting team.

James Meisner Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Latham, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a prior role at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Sasa Mirkovic is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Schenectady, NY, and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Mirkovic is involved in business ownership and consulting activities, including coaching and managing operations for Inspire Network LLC, and serves as Development Chair on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of NENY. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized guidance, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Michael Deperto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, he worked at Kovack Advisors, Inc. and Kovack Securities, Inc. for six years, as well as at Voya Financial Advisors for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Advisors Insurance Brokers, a non-variable insurance business. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kevin Wendoloski is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of experience with Merrill and 2 years at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he performs music occasionally at a local restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY. 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Sullivan is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Latham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, focusing on supporting fundraising efforts for awareness and research. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors. The firm employs model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, offering tax-aware options and tailored investment restrictions.

Gerard Colistra is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 63 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for nine years and operated Omni Insurance for over 30 years. His other business activities include ownership and management roles in multiple insurance-related entities. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial products.

Jayson Chichelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he held roles at Paychex and various other organizations, including Siena College and McQuaid Jesuit High School. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor-facing research and operational tools.

Jeffrey Simays is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Clifton Park, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Prior to his current role, he worked in various automotive sales positions. Merrill, along 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.

Michael Lanuto is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, as well as work with the New York State Department of Health. Outside of advising, he serves on the Greene County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, co-founded the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, acts in film productions, participates on the Catskill Career and Technical Education Advisory Board, and is a Greene County Legislator. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through personalized recommendation reports and ongoing advice. The firm combines internal research and third-party data to support asset allocation and withdrawal strategies within a structured investment framework.

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.

Robert Dolfi is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1985 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 strategies designed by internal and third-party investment teams.

Megan Burdick is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she held various roles including positions at Broadview Federal Credit Union and The Brook Tavern, where she continues to be involved outside of her advisory work. She also serves as a notary and performs financial institution duties at Broadview Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across multiple asset classes.

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.

Scott Ferguson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Raymond James Financial, and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved with Shipp Financial, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management options, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of more than 22,800 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.

Daria Schumacher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial. She is also commissioned as a Notary Public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sean Richardson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018, including two years when the firm operated as AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, focusing on matching clients to appropriate advisory models or discretionary managers through both proprietary and third-party platforms.

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 previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 1989 to 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

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.