Thomas Schmitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that includes tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates.

Kevin Hedley is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license, bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has managed his own CPA firm, Hedley & Co, PLLC, since 1992, providing tax preparation and accounting services, and serves as a treasurer for the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield non-profit organization. He is also a member of the community advisory board for Saratoga National Bank & Trust and a volunteer board member for the American Red Cross. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, enabling advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies, with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Steven Meleco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with PKS Advisory Services, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party models.

Carmelo Nicolosi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hadley, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Nicolosi Group LLC. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Margaret Pennisi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked primarily within Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services covering areas such as retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Ryan Kelton is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently a part owner of The Kelton Financial Group and has previously worked with Northwestern Mutual. In addition to his advisory role at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, he is involved in a tax practice and serves as an insurance agent for non-variable insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory services and supports specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses.

Paul Coluccio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research from 2012 to 2020. Coluccio is also involved with Rosemont Financial Group, a non-variable insurance and investment-related business in Albany, NY. 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches and a variety of research and portfolio options.

Ryan Mcauliffe is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Equitable Advisors since 2015. He previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC for five years. His other business activities include membership in Pace Financial Partners, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Ashton Britt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cohoes, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Britt worked in various roles including positions at Siena College and DICK's Sporting Goods. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling, tax-efficient strategies, and algorithmic support to generate personalized retirement recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Raymond Zegger is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at American Express Financial Advisors Inc. for 25 years, followed by Next Financial Group, Inc. He is also involved with Kellman Barnes Wealth Management, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Steven Massey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2002 and was affiliated with Cap Com Financial Services, LLC for 19 years. Massey is also involved with Broadview Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial serves 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Richard Lane is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and previously spent 14 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Lane serves on the finance committee and board of directors for the Galaway United Methodist Church endowment and participates in organizing a charity golf event. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a variety of investment types, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

William Kopp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY, holding a Series 63 license and over 56 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and National Life Insurance Co. Outside of advising, he has involvement with National Planning Group Inc., a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research and technology.

David Reilly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with individuals and families to help them understand their financial situations and develop personalized plans focused on achieving their financial goals. His areas of focus include personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. David began his financial services career in 2007, initially concentrating on individual retirement planning. Over time, his practice expanded to encompass comprehensive wealth planning for families and businesses. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations, Life and Health Insurance licenses, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. David earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Siena College. Residing in Stillwater with his wife Michelle and their four daughters, David spends much of his time engaged in family activities. His personal interests include basketball, camping, football, gardening, and spending quality time with his family.

Andrew Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Latham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Shelby Martin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Albany, NY, and has nine years of industry experience. Since 2017, Martin has been associated with WealthOne, LLC, an independent registered investment advisory firm through which he provides investment advisory services. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations via a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and utilizes model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Michael Morgante is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Clifton Park, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and worked previously at Tmfs Advisors, LLC for one year. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and fiduciary management under ERISA for a large client base.

Scott Moore currently serves as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He began his career in financial services as a Personal Banker at North Shore Bank in 2019 before moving to J.P. Morgan Securities as a Licensed Relationship Banker from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, he joined Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant, briefly held the role of Investment Consultant from 2025 to 2026, and then resumed his position as Planning Consultant. Scott focuses on building long-term client relationships through education and care, aiming to understand clients' concerns and objectives to advocate for their financial independence as defined by them and their families. His approach emphasizes listening and personalized financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Scott's interests include fitness, pets, scuba diving, swimming, and traveling.

John Daniels serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he manages personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing a range of assets including individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. His responsibilities center on investment management to address client priorities of wealth creation and preservation. John offers comprehensive financial planning and guidance to high net-worth clients and their families. His areas of expertise include retirement planning, tax minimization strategies, trust and estate planning, investment management, insurance, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designations, alongside Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credentials. John's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Siena College, a Graduate Certificate in Investment Management from the Yale School of Management, and a Master's degree in Finance from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. John is involved in the community through his role on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York and participation in the CFP Board Mentorship Program. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and tennis. He is committed to working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals.

Christopher Noonan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with investment management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.