Brian Lotito is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He leads the downstream efforts for Private Executive Services, coordinating between the corporate relationship management team and downstream partners both locally and nationally. In this role, Brian collaborates with Merrill Private Wealth Management and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to delegate appropriate coverage for Plan Participants and provide education to key employees on integrating their benefit programs within their overall financial plans. Brian began his career at Merrill in 2003 and has held various positions including Client Associate, Financial Planner, and Financial Advisor, with a focus on Banking and Lending. He has also served as a Custom Credit Executive and contributed to the Cross-Organizational Client Coverage Group to enhance collaboration between Investment Banking and Wealth Management. Brian holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, as well as a New York State Insurance License, and has earned professional designations as an Equity Plan Consultant (EPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Brian earned both his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and his Master’s degree in Professional Studies with an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from Stony Brook University. Raised in Queens, New York, he currently lives in Upstate New York with his wife and two children. Outside of work, Brian enjoys coaching youth sports, spending time at the beach, and playing the guitar.

Ryan Chenot is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has been associated with Capital Communications Federal Credit Union since 2009. 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 financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology-driven strategies.

Eli Goodman is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021 and as a Financial Planner at The AYCO Company from 2008 to 2019. Throughout his career, Eli has focused on developing customized financial plans tailored to the unique needs of his clients and their families. He emphasizes forming strong relationships with clients to maintain trust and open communication, aiming to understand and support their most important financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Eli has personal interests in baseball and fitness.

Zachery Freire is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since July 2018. As a partner on The H Group, he focuses on assisting business owners, executives, and first-generation wealth creators, particularly in the Capital Region and Greater New York City area. Zachery brings his experience as a U.S. Army Veteran to his professional practice, contributing to his approach to wealth management. His expertise includes corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Zachery emphasizes a thorough analysis of a family's financial assets and collaborates with private bankers, mortgage loan officers, and estate planning specialists to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions. Zachery holds a Bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University and has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is actively involved with the Veteran Connect Center, reflecting his commitment to community involvement and service.

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 with Equitable Advisors in Malta, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an authorized signer for the Class of 65 nonprofit organization in Chatham, NY. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

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.

Kimberly Bullis Rauh is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, based in Albany, NY, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she holds elected positions in local school PTAs, supporting fundraising and event coordination. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and leverages in-house and third-party managers, providing access to alternative investments and integrated capital markets capabilities.

Michelle Lyman is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Pioneer Bank, and the Anchor Agency. 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Adam Jones is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Foresters Financial Services, FirstLight Fiber, and Pierro, Connor & Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches baseball and softball. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Kyle Mastrianni is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Albany, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Fidelity Investments, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and operational services.

Alexander Klein is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several companies including DoorDash and CED-Greentech Renewables prior to his current role. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers, providing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management 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.

Mary Anthony is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of products and services beyond traditional investment management.

Davis Moeckel is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with multiple firms including Abelson and Company, Empire Asset Management Group, and CCR Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he is self-employed in an office cleaning business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that supports a range of program structures and investment approaches.

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.