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.

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.

Shelley Bullock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Equity Services, Inc. and NPA Financial, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, Bullock is involved with several related business activities including roles at Advisors Insurance Brokers and Zapp Insurance, LLC. 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, supported by research and model portfolios, and also provides insurance products and lending solutions alongside its advisory services.

Michael Sleasman is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC since 2024 and previously held roles at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. and Halliday Financial, LLC. In addition to his advisory career, Sleasman serves as a lieutenant and EMT with the City of Albany Fire Department, a position he has held since 2015. He also serves as a board member of the NY Bravest Federal Credit Union. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios that may include a broad array of investment vehicles.

Thomas Dwyer Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools to create tailored plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Natalie Gecewicz is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an authorized signer for Class of 65 in Chatham, NY, and acts as a power of attorney for her father. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Joseph Brady is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Saratoga Springs, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Kevin Newman is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2018. Prior to this, he spent 11 years at Signator Investors, Inc. and has been involved with Associates of Clifton Park since 2003, where he holds a Vice President role focused on wealth strategies. Newman also operates a financial planning LLC, Newman & Associates, which he markets as part of his advisory services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance analysis, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios across a range of securities and also supports legacy platform programs and third-party managed-account solutions.

Michelle Lyman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Pioneer Bank, and Anchor Agency. LPL Financial serves individual and institutional clients through a national network offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from internal and third-party research.

Adam Jones is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously at Foresters Financial Services and FirstLight Fiber. Outside of advising, he coaches baseball and softball. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers multiple investment program options and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Stephen Carleton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for ten years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. 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 services, and brokerage solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

Alexander Klein is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in various service and operational positions, including at Door Dash and several hospitality and event businesses. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs utilizing both firm-offered and third-party solutions.

Steven Tennant is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent nearly three decades at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities, including wealth management and investment management. Tennant is also involved in business activities through TBW Holdings, LLC. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services using both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Edward Budd is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Saratoga Springs, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally participates in local and national kayak bass fishing tournaments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by extensive research and a multi-asset investment approach.

Davis Moeckel is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms, including Empire Asset Management Group and CCR Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an office cleaning service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering various portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across multiple program structures.

Douglas Brady is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services for 14 years before joining OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Champlain Wealth Management, an insurance business focused on processing insurance applications. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses firm-provided asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes, managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Mark Caropreso is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of two investment-related businesses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Alyssa Hicks is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Clifton Park, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1999, as well as positions at McKenna & Franck PC and Lynch Lovell. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and president of a delivery service business and a consultant for health and wellness products. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Ann Edsforth is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and experience in both the public and private sectors. Her background includes roles at the US Department of Housing & Urban Development and several financial institutions. She is based in Saratoga Springs, NY. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment due diligence.