Aidan Tripoli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at GlobalFoundries and has experience in the hospitality industry with Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub and Outback Steakhouse. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Eagle Crest Golf Club for over a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Ashley Filuta is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at several firms including Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC and Curran Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory roles, she operated a shop on Etsy called Designs By EmmyLou. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Allison Davies is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Stratos Wealth Partners, Holistic Wealth Advisors, Capital Financial Planning LLC, LPL Financial, and Murdock Abstract Corporation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Hollander is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Latham, NY, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Lynda Von Jaeger is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2024. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Katherine Schonfarber is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked in various roles outside finance, including at the Funny Bone Comedy Club and Palais Royale Bar & Grille. 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, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Kimberly Osborne Allen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer and audit committee member for the Wildwood Foundation in Latham, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives, including a broader set of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.