Douglas Kelly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Latham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to Ameriprise, he worked at ePlus Technology Inc. and Systems Management Planning, Inc. Kelly is also involved in outside financial planning and advisory activities through IFSE, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edward Kitchell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Saratoga Springs, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and owns Kitchell & Associates, Inc., through which he is involved in sales of investment-related and other home-related products. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers to implement its investment models.

John Manne II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Latham, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Northwestern Mutual, and R.J. McNamara Financial. 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 financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Austin Deskewicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked in the hospitality and sports sectors for ten years. Deskewicz coaches lacrosse with roles at Albany Academy and other local organizations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology resources.

Robert Mc Queen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Clifton Park, NY, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked for SI Group, Inc. for 27 years. He serves as a trustee to a family trust and is a board member of The Wright Family Foundation Inc. 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 provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Ryan Lambert is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, with prior roles at Mass Mutual and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Lambert serves on the board of directors and as a training coordinator for the nonprofit Reach for the Stars. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and automated processes overseen by an internal committee.

Dahvia Doring is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a Branch Financial Professional at Pioneer Bank and 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 various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and model portfolios.

Virginia Schnapp is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Latham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and detailed modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Brigitte Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC for six years before joining LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, she distributes dietary supplement products through a multi-level marketing company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, employing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with diversified model portfolios and research resources.

Annmarie Franke Suarato is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leads the Franke Stento Mohan Irwin Group, providing goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners nationwide. Annmarie and her team focus on cultivating long-lasting relationships by delivering customized advice, exceptional service, and a disciplined approach to investing. Before transitioning to wealth management, Annmarie spent over eight years working on sales teams at two major asset managers in downtown Boston. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Siena College in Loudonville, New York, where she also played on the rugby team and continues to stay involved with the organization. Her professional expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Annmarie resides in Niskayuna, New York, with her wife, daughter, and their yellow Labrador. Outside of her professional activities, she participates in Habitat for Humanity and enjoys boating, fishing, golfing, skiing, traveling, rugby, and fitness. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations.

Timothy Katusha is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust for six years and at Delaware Investments for 15 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes various investment strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Chelsea Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a CFA® designation and Series 63 license, with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she spent nine years at Blackstone Securities Partners L.P. and Blackstone Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes various model portfolios and research to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Samantha Thomas is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2018, following six years at Jhfn Sii. In addition to her advisory role, she is president of Premier Retirement Planning Inc., an S corporation. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Candy Flynn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Malta, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at AXA Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance, and UnitedHealthcare. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a model- and manager-based investment approach using both proprietary and third-party solutions and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Rodney White is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. and ThomasPartners, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and advanced planning tools.

Robin Davey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2003. He has 23 years of industry experience and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, Davey is a CPA and has been involved in tax preparation since 1981. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and emphasizes a personalized approach based on client risk tolerance and plan objectives.

Mark Esslie is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Esslie is a board member for Averil Park Community Team, Inc., contributing organizational input. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program options, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.

Nicholas Hanna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and a varied background including roles at Broadview Federal Credit Union and Galway Central School District. He is also a licensed relationship banker and notary at Broadview Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Tristin Hotaling is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ballston Lake, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches outdoor and studio yoga classes seasonally. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Brian Mohan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2017, he has provided financial advice customized for individuals, families, and business owners. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' short and long-term financial objectives and delivering responsible service tailored to their personal and professional priorities. Brian’s expertise spans multiple domains, including divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, as well as investment consulting for defined contribution plans. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification, the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials. Brian earned his bachelor's degree in Finance from Siena College. Outside of his professional work, Brian and his wife live in Clifton Park, NY with their three children. He has been actively involved in his community, including serving as a past board member for The First Tee of NY’s Capital Region. His personal interests include biking, golfing, ice hockey, skiing, and spending time with his family.