James Lennon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stacey Colao Gardner is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining RBC in 2024. Outside of finance, she has involvement in the catering and event service industry, specifically providing waitressing and event support for weddings. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers and provide options such as tax management and responsible investing.

Daniel O’Keefe is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has been serving clients through WealthOne LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 10% owner of The Neary Group LLC, a business unrelated to investments. 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 and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Nathaniel Greenwood is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Cetera Investors, he worked in retail and education roles, including four years at Happy Jacks Shops and five years at Glens Falls Middle and High Schools. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets and a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Natalie Hart Shepperly is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Brown Brothers Harriman. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a golf coach for The Albany Academies’ high school golf team. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Hulbert is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Latham, NY, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including 27 years with Equitable Advisors and prior work with Axa Advisors. Hulbert serves as a board member of Christian Brothers Academy. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized risk assessment and tailored investment solutions.

Paul Wilders is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Bank of America, N.A. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eldon Harris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Harris is involved as a board member of Metropolitan NTM Baptist Church and operates a sports cards retail business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques to support tailored financial plans.

James Plummer is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera. He has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 24 years and has been involved with Plummer Financial Services since 1998, where he also provides tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Mitchell Calabrese is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors LLC, Capital Financial Planning, and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant and catering industries. Equitable Advisors offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, providing solutions that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

R. Paul Moroukian Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1995. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and third-party model portfolios.

Christopher Streich is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Alfies Hotel, a 14-bedroom hotel, and coaches skiing at Hunter Mountain. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Kevin Babcock is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 1995. Prior to that, he has worked with Cluett Peabody & Co. Inc. since 1985. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Babcock Investment Group, LLC, which holds contracts to sell life insurance and fixed annuity products, and he provides tax preparation services for individuals and trusts. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Dylan Corapi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in New York. He works with individuals and families during pivotal moments in their financial lives, such as retirement, liquidity events, inheritances, and long-term planning. Dylan's approach centers on simplifying complex financial decisions and providing structure, clarity, and confidence throughout the financial journey. He aims to help clients uncover what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Siena College.

Vincent Lecce is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 1984 and also serves as an insurance agent with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. In addition, he is a notary public. MassMutual Investors Services 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 emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using proprietary software and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate-settlement services.

Ian Pacifico is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at MML Investors Services LLC since 2026 and previously at State Farm from 2022 to 2026. Prior to his career in finance, he held roles at the University of Tampa, Price Chopper, and Christian Brothers Academy. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and collaborative client engagements.

Christopher Fabian is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Fabian also serves as the successor power of attorney for both of his parents. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm offers a range of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and affiliated programs, with a focus on matching client profiles to appropriate investment solutions.

Melissa Pronto is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Clifton Park, NY, with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Trustmark Health Benefits, Glens Falls Hospital, and North Country Sports Medicine. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Nikki Haskins is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 21 years before joining her current firm. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Leo Nicotera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor entity since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in firearms instruction through several business ventures where he serves as an instructor and partner. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.