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.

Derek Bell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved with Bell Financial LLC and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for over 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages tax preparation and accounting services through Bell Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology tools.

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.

Mark Felice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and the New York State Deferred Compensation Board. Outside of advising, he owns Meet the Mark Cleaning 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 advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Barry Rings Jr. is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Cadaret Grant & Co., Atlas Private Wealth Management, and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Youth Director for the Town of Nassau. 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 consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

James Merrill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in maintaining a commercial real estate property in Albany, NY. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

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.

Thomas Brown is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial and Pioneer Bank since 2025. He has previously worked at Brown Financial Management Group and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory career, Brown manages a farm business, Brown Farms LLC. 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 advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Brenda Delaney is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012, NSA since 2007, and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of non-investment products including loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap fee structure.

Eric Wendling is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party analytics.

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.

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.

Brian Tramontano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding the Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cap Com Financial for nine years before returning to LPL Financial in 2021. 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 financial planning, multiple advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary and third-party research.

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.