Stacy Gregory is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2022, she worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co., LLC, DirectAdvisors, LLC, and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied Company, L.P. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Evan Croll is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Malta, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including its predecessor Axa Advisors LLC, where he worked for seven years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multiple asset-management programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party advisory models.

Dalijah Demand is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Demand worked for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for seven years and Glenmont Job Corps for two years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Michael Peart is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Clifton Park, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his role at Primerica, he has worked in various capacities including positions at PFS Investments Inc. and Wilscott Mobile Mini. Outside of finance, he is involved in event entertainment through Mic Power Entertainment and is a partner in Caption That LLC, which provides photobooth services for events. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and offers a range of models including strategic, tactical, and tax-managed approaches.

Gregory Podgorski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Malta, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC from 2009 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Frederick Winkler Jr. is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services, NEXT Financial Group, and has served as president of Fred H. Winkler & Company CPA, PC since 1985. He has longstanding personal and professional relationships that extend to trustee and beneficiary roles for close family friends. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Joel Bennett is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at various firms including Eqis Capital Management and T. Rowe Price Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is a staff accountant at Hedley & Co., PLLC, providing accounting and tax preparation assistance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program options and third-party managers.

Adam Hersh is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Malta, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked with AXA Advisors LLC from 2015 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Timothy Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs & Co, Rockefeller Financial LLC, Rock & Co LLC, and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

James Faranda is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 1999 and has been associated with Broadview Wealth Management since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products and serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Emma Van Gorder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2022. Prior to her current role, she was employed at Liberty University and has experience in education and nonprofit settings. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Swezey is a financial advisor based in Albany, NY, affiliated with Merrill. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1993 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Catherine Guay is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Albany, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and has concurrently managed several other business ventures, including a restaurant and a management company. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and a member of Hope*Writers, dedicating significant time to these activities. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients, operating primarily as a wrap-fee solution. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading to BNY Mellon Advisors, with a fee structure based on tiered percentage fees rather than fixed fees.

Nicholas Marinelli is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. He also has experience running Jim Marinelli Contracting LLC, a business he operated for several years. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carrie Dady is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of an LLC involved in family real estate holdings. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management.

Maria Mahon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Siobhan Despart is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a discretionary investment selection option, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Jeffrey Trombetta is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic since 2025. He previously worked for 27 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Trombetta is involved in offering traditional life insurance and annuities and is the sole owner of a real estate business focused on finding, fixing, and flipping properties. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and managed account services. The firm employs a variety of asset allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage diversified portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and investment restrictions.

Gregory Trimarchi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and a separate business venture, Shake 'N Bake 123 Inc. He is based in Albany, NY. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Thomas Gregg Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is involved with Gregg Family Advisors Inc., a family business entity established for tax and investment purposes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides detailed retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.