Taylor Hart is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied prior to joining Merrill. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

David Needham is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2007, currently serving clients out of Clifton Park, NY. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Ryan Obst is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and holds the Series 63 designation. 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 supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Frank Chiappone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at RMR Wealth Management, Dinosaur Securities, and DLG Wealth Management LLC. He is also actively involved in the sale of life, disability, and long-term care insurance products through several insurers. LPL Financial serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and supports investment strategies with research from internal and third-party sources.

Mark Davies is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KeyBank, Key Investment Services LLC, and M&T Securities, INC. He is based in Latham, NY. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers, with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Morgan Brooks is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Brooks Group. Since joining the team in 2013, he and his team have provided financial guidance to families and business owners, focusing on areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. Morgan is a Navy veteran, having graduated at the top of his class from the Advanced Electronic Computer Field Training Program and serving aboard guided missile destroyers based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Norfolk, Virginia. He completed his high school education at Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, New York, followed by a post-graduate program at Bridgeton Academy in Maine. He also attended Union College. Morgan holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation and completed the Merrill Lynch Practice Management Development training program. Active in his community, Morgan serves on the Saratoga County Veterans Business Council and is an alumnus of the 2013 Saratoga County Executive Institute. He resides in Clifton Park, New York, with his wife and two children. Outside of work, Morgan’s interests include boating, fishing, gardening, painting, reading, softball, spending time with his family, watching movies, and woodworking.

Steven Novotny is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2020. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is commissioned as a notary public in Albany, NY. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by research and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Brian Rex is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He currently works at Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Zachary Rupert is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized financial strategies to clients. He focuses on understanding clients' unique ambitions and helps them pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term goals by connecting them to appropriate planning resources and professional specialists. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Siena College, where he also played collegiate ice hockey. Zachary holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his commitment to professional development in the financial advisory field. Outside of his professional role, Zachary enjoys spending time outdoors engaging in boating, fishing, football, golfing, ice hockey, soccer, and family activities. He resides locally in Clifton Park, maintaining close ties to his community.

Grant Touhey is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC and City National Bank. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Georgia Kelly is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she oversees and coordinates financial affairs for families, retirees, corporate executives, business owners, and nonprofit organizations. She began her career on Wall Street 39 years ago and has dedicated herself to providing thoughtful, personalized financial analysis and planning to meet each client's unique needs. Georgia serves as a Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor, and Portfolio Manager, holding designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®. Georgia's expertise spans family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, portfolio management, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and nonprofits. She has contributed over three years to training and educating emerging financial advisors within her firm and actively delivers financial literacy programs such as Bank of America's Better Money Habits to the community. Additionally, she is involved with the Fort Orange Club as a trustee and is a member and innovator on the Women@Work advisory board. A graduate of Syracuse University with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Administration, Georgia has played leadership roles in nonprofit organizations and community initiatives, including co-founding the Annual Links to Leadership Charity Golf Day & Clinic to support women and girls. Her personal interests include boating, gardening, golfing, interior decorating, traveling, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Jayson Tanzman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a career spanning over 21 years, Jayson focuses on providing personalized financial analysis and planning to a diverse client base including families, retirees, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations. His approach centers on understanding each client's unique needs to help them pursue and achieve their financial and life goals. Jayson holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Hartford. His experience includes advising on multi-generational and philanthropic needs, which complements his involvement in the nonprofit sector. Jayson is a 25-year member of the Rotary Club of Pittsfield and a Paul Harris Fellow. He serves on the board of the Berkshire Humane Society and has previously served on boards of several local organizations. Residing in Pittsfield with his wife and two daughters, Jayson enjoys golfing and playing hockey. He maintains a commitment to community participation consistent with Merrill’s tradition of service.

Gregory Manning is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he performs voice-over work for radio advertising with Sames Media Group. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

William Braat is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Enterprise Holdings from 2014 to 2017. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Brown is a CFP® certificant with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and Madison Wealth Managers, where he is the owner. He has also worked at American Portfolios and OSAIC during his career. Brown is also an insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, retirement plan, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services delivered via multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

Richard Martino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Martino worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Bank of America. He is also involved with 17 Berkley, LLC, an outside business activity. 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 brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Noel Kaminski is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Northwestern Mutual and National Life Group. Kaminski serves as a board member of Stakeholders and as an ambassador for the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software tools and educational seminars.

Zachary Yakel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2024, he held roles at Amperity and several other firms across different sectors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as collective investment trusts, mutual funds, and insurance-related vehicles.

Laura Kane is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2024. She collaborates with individuals and families to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their specific goals and needs. Laura emphasizes the importance of having a financial plan that provides stability during various life circumstances. Her experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, including Planning Consultant (2021-2024), Assistant Branch Leader (2023), Relationship Manager (2020-2021), and Financial Representative (2017-2020). This progression reflects her extensive background in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Laura enjoys attending concerts, gardening, kayaking, engaging in outdoor adventures, skiing, and spending time with her pets.

Kyle Sumple is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide goal-based recommendations.