Ellen Reidy is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and has been involved in event planning through 408 Events and Occasion. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

John Decrescente is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Hazard & Siegel Advisory Services LLC and Next Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a musician, writer, and producer who receives royalties. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology.

Ashley LaBelle is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with two wealth management teams to assist clients in achieving their financial goals through a personalized approach. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Ashley worked as an Investor Accounting Specialist at Broadview Federal Credit Union from 2020 to 2023, and as a Commercial Lending Coordinator at Trustco Bank between 2018 and 2020. Her professional experience spans various aspects of financial services, focusing on client relationship management and financial planning. Outside of her professional role, Ashley enjoys beach activities, fitness, hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and yoga.

Johnathan Wilsey is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera in various capacities since 2019 and was previously with Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a financial planning business, BPS Financial Services, and is licensed to sell life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management services and program options, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and significant assets under management.

Steven Yezzo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Pombo Wealth Management and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pombo Wealth Management, operating a related business entity and offering non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Ian Mann is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Albany Advisor Group, Goldman Sachs/Ayco, and Mass Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Sit Back Tax LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Michael Hastings is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Albany, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. He is also involved with Broadview Federal Credit Union through Broadview Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Nolan Hart is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Bernstein Private Wealth Management, Kellogg Northwestern, and AllianceBernstein. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Joseph Smith is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies his background in financial analysis, strategic planning, and risk management to support individuals and families in making informed financial decisions. His approach emphasizes attentive service, transparent communication, and tailoring strategies to each client's specific circumstances, priorities, and long-term goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from LeMoyne College and a Master's Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His work involves translating complex financial information into clear guidance, focusing on listening to clients to develop personalized strategies that align investments with broader objectives. Committed to building trust through sound judgment and relationship building, Joseph begins his advisory process by understanding client priorities and comfort with risk. He aims to evolve financial strategies over time to adapt to changing needs.

Tyler Lesniewski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Holistic Wealth Advisors and Kensington Investment Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Thomas Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Key Investment Services LLC. 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 retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Lorissa Hoff is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to joining Cetera, she was with Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Financial. Hoff is also a co-owner of Greenwood Hoff Wealth Management, which operates as a dba for her Cetera business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Salvatore Schittino is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual for six years before joining Raymond James in 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he is an employee at Kelton Financial Group, a support company that provides client service and advisory plan development. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and risk profiling, with advisory programs supported by an extensive advisor network and specialized services in municipal and public finance.

Bradley Hayslette is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latham, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He worked at INVEST Financial Corporation from 2015 to 2018 before joining LPL Financial. He is also involved as an insurance agent with New York LTC Brokers, focusing on life, health, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

James Sullivan II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2015. Sullivan also has experience with Albany Financial Group and A.J. Amato Wealth Management as part of his professional background. 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 variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Paul Stracke Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and also provides investment advisory services through WealthOne, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide, offering various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Nicholas Trotta is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Blasch Precision Ceramics from 2015 to 2017. He is based in Niskayuna, NY. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and technology, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Richard Sandner II is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. His prior experience includes positions at Merrill Lynch and Axa Advisors. He is also a volunteer with the Cyprus Shriners in Glenmont, NY. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services, without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Norma Forkeutis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Latham, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from the Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.