Louis Dangelo is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at LPL Financial, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Ernst & Young. He is based in Albany, NY. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing numerous investment strategies and technology platforms, and offers access to both proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Matthew Gentile is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise, Equity Services Inc, National Life Group, and Amedore Homes. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax services, and family office support through customized, committee-overseen portfolios that integrate in-house research with third-party managers.

Thomas Chambers is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Queensbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2008 and is also an agent with Agia, where he offers non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm provides discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and offering various overlay services.

Danielle Major is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott, Morgan Stanley, and Pearl Insurance. She also serves as an agent for AGIA, selling non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer that serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm manages portfolios through discretionary unified managed accounts using Envestnet’s platform and offers tax-aware and impact/ESG overlay services.

Christopher Robertson is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at AIM Services and Bankers Life Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in fitness and community activities, including operating CR Fit. Studio and working with the Saratoga Regional YMCA. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Arnold Vitarelle II is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2018 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including custom portfolio solutions, third-party asset manager access, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Brandie Mulligan is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with &PARTNERS, where she has worked since 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis along with third-party strategies.

Susan Schell is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Independent Financial Partners since 2011 and was previously affiliated with LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part-owner of Warbler Brewery, LLC, and serves on the boards of the Hartwick College Alumni Association, Westminster Presbyterian Church, and the Financial Planning Association of Northeastern New York. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a decentralized multi-advisor platform. The firm supports a wide range of clients with customizable investment strategies and notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Walter Klisiwecz is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2013 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial, LLC since 2004. Klisiwecz serves on the board of the Delmar Masonic Temple Association, Inc. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model that combines client goal assessment with discretionary and non-discretionary management through proprietary platforms and third-party strategists.

John Heslin is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Heslin’s prior experience includes roles at The Colony Group, LLC, Atlas Private Wealth Management, LLC, and BULLARD McLEOD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a wide range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Jose Segura is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Latham, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he assists dental organizations with strategic business discussions through Segura Strategic Advisors, LLC. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors with a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers multiple proprietary advisory programs and utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Christine Suozzi is a CFP® professional based in Albany, NY, with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously held roles at The Colony Group, LLC, Atlas Private Wealth Management, LLC, Capital Financial Services, LLC, and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to private and registered pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Timothy Drumm is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial, LLC since 2006. Drumm operates within an independent investment advisory firm structure. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model and uses a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms, often implementing advice through third-party managers and advisory programs.

Christopher Hunt is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Key Investment Services since 2013. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in model selection and provides oversight and due diligence on third-party advisory products while operating within the KeyCorp group.

Gavin Heffernan is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Northeast Wealth Management, as well as bartending at Mixed Breed Brewing. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients with discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs, including both traditional and active investment strategies.

John Carl is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Janney Montgomery Scott followed by a two-year tenure there before joining Rockefeller Capital Management in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Boogie Fish Property LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates with a Private Advisor model and integrates investment solutions across equities, fixed income, and alternatives, while uniquely maintaining broker-dealer registration and providing placement and investment banking services.

Brian Slattery is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has prior experience at Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of B Squared Ad Ops LLC, a company specializing in online ad traffic consulting. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates both proprietary and third-party investment strategies delivered through various technology platforms.

Andrew Cook Jr. is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for Friends Trust in Albany, NY. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Robert Hope is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services since 2005. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap‑fee advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client direction in model selection and provides access to third-party discretionary managers, while operating within the KeyCorp group with connections to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Mark Grosky is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He is also the owner and managing partner of Grosky Law Firm, where he has practiced law for more than 30 years. In addition to his advisory role, Grosky is involved in several business activities, including ownership and development within the real estate sector. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design and compliance, and employee education, supporting investments with due diligence and utilizing multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.