Casey Mcpartlon is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Albany, NY. He has over a decade of experience in the financial industry, including an 11-year tenure at Citizens Bank before joining Fidelity in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its registration as a commodity pool operator and its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research in managing model portfolios.

Richard Anthony is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2005 and is currently associated with Community Resource Federal Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he is a New York State Notary Public. 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. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Paula Heighton is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Albany, NY. She has 15 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a mentor in the Education for Ministry program, leading weekly theological discussion groups through the University of the South. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes comprehensive written recommendations across various planning areas and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Jeffrey Saran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, Northwestern Mutual, and New York Life. He is involved with Sunmark Wealth Management through a business affiliated with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national 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 services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Bushman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and employer-based financial planning arrangements.

Timothy Distefano is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Disability Services and participates in alumni and community association activities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment advisory programs that incorporate both in-house and third-party managers, with options for customized portfolio management and financial planning.

Christopher Ingemie is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in financial services in 2003 while still in college, he has specialized in comprehensive wealth management strategies. His approach involves understanding clients' financial situations and priorities to develop customized plans addressing investments, income, legacy planning, and retirement income. Chris holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential, Series 7 and 63 licenses, and Life and Health Insurance licenses. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Sage Colleges. Raised in Albany, New York, Chris is actively involved in his community as a basketball coach with the Niskayuna Youth Basketball Association. He resides in Niskayuna, NY, with his wife Tracey and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, chess, and spending time with his family.

Athanasios Liapis is a Team Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in retirement planning, relationship management, and wealth management strategies. His client focus includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Athanasios graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a degree in business economics. He holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Since 2015, he has been serving clients with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is bilingual in Greek and English. He resides in Coxsackie, NY with his wife BobbieJo and their two children. Athanasios is an avid New York sports fan and enjoys baseball, football, reading, skiing, and soccer, as well as staying active in his local community.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes positions at Citibank N.A. and Hudson Valley Credit Union before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Todd Slingerland is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2016. He has also been associated with CFPLLC, LLC and Wealthone LLC since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an insurance agency specializing in fixed, life, disability, and long-term insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various technology tools.

Michael Powers is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, Powers has worked as a rideshare driver in upstate New York. 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, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

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 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Private Advisor Group, Securities America, and OSAIC. Bays is also the founder and CEO of Bays Horizon Advisory, a financial planning and investment advisory firm. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jonathan Mulligan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services and Ameriprise, among other firms. Outside of his role at Cetera, he manages Legacy Wealth Planning Group, where he oversees financial planning and portfolio management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified investment programs and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

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 prior roles include positions 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. The firm uses a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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.