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Lisa L

Series 63, Series 66

Latham, NY

Morgan Stanley

Lisa Lee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Latham, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a painting business named Jay's Painting. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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William C

Series 66

Delmar, NY

Edward Jones

William Chronister is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation for nine years and the New York Credit Union Association for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and manages over $1 trillion in assets.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard P

ChFC®, Series 63

Clifton Park, NY

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Richard Pauli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Clifton Park, NY, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1989 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1988. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership roles in real estate LLCs and the Pauli Financial Group, which offers individual and group life, health, and property/casualty insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client data and firm-approved analytical tools to deliver collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Thomas S

Series 63, Series 65

Latham, NY

Morgan Stanley

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.

General estate planning guidance
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Kevin H

PFS™, Series 63

Clifton Park, NY

Cetera

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.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Steven M

Series 66

Albany, NY

LPL Financial

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.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Carmelo N

Series 66

Clifton Park, NY

Ameriprise

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.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Margaret P

Series 66

Albany, NY

Wells Fargo Advisors

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.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Ryan K

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Latham, NY

Raymond James Financial

Ryan Kelton is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with over 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual. Kelton is involved in a tax practice called KFG Tax Services, LLC, which offers accounting services separate from his advisory work. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor to enhance its public finance capabilities.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Paul C

Series 66

Albany, NY

LPL Financial

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.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Ashton B

Series 66

Albany, NY

Ameriprise

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.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Raymond Z

CFP®, Series 63

Schenectady, NY

LPL Financial

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.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Thomas G

Series 66

Albany, NY

Merrill

Thomas Gipson Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Mt. Kisco, NY. He began his career in 2007 following the completion of a Master's Degree from St. John's University. His professional experience includes work at Forex Capital Markets, where he focused on compliance and led regulatory audits for international branch offices. In 2009, he joined Morgan Stanley on a wealth management team, implementing tactical investment management strategies aimed at maximizing returns and reducing volatility. Thomas holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Lawrence University and a Master's Degree from St. John's University. He has earned multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise spans areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income planning. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Thomas spent his formative years in the Adirondacks and graduated from Lake George High School. He is married to Jessica, whom he met at St. Lawrence University, and together they have two children. Outside of his professional role, Thomas enjoys baseball, football, golfing, ice hockey, reading, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning Parents Mid-Career Professionals
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Anthony P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Albany, NY

Charles Schwab

Anthony Pereira is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2017, following prior roles at Axa Advisors, LLC and Capital Preservation Partners, Inc. Anthony is based in Albany, NY and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments through a centralized, integrated platform.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Steven M

Series 66

Albany, NY

LPL Financial

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.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Salvatore S

Series 63, Series 66

Albany, NY

Merrill

Salvatore Salerno is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with each client's unique financial goals and priorities. Salvatore emphasizes a disciplined and thoughtful approach to investment planning, aiming to build flexible plans that address changing market conditions and economic uncertainties. With a focus on clear communication, Salvatore helps clients understand their investment decisions to foster confidence throughout the financial planning process. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. Outside of his professional work, Salvatore has personal interests that include basketball, cooking, football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, skiing, tennis, traveling, and volleyball.

Wealth management
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Richard L

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Clifton Park, NY

OSAIC

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.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William K

Series 63

Latham, NY

LPL Financial

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.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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David R

Series 66

Latham, NY

Merrill

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.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Parents Young Families
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Andrew S

Series 66

Latham, NY

Morgan Stanley

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.

General estate planning guidance
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