Matthew Stankus is a financial advisor at Steward Advisors Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Advisors Group, he worked at Simmons Capital Group and was involved with the Schenectady Community Action Program for six years. He is also a co-owner and administrator of Electric City Athletics, a fitness business in Schenectady, NY. Steward Advisors Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management and written financial planning. The firm incorporates clients’ faith-based and moral values into investment decisions and manages approximately $105 million in assets for around 100 clients.

Candace Gregory is a financial advisor at Holistic Wealth Advisors with five years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co LLC, Morgan Stanley, and LPL Financial. Holistic Wealth Advisors is a team of seven advisors managing approximately $278.7 million in discretionary assets for around 642 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, various financial planning options, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, model-based portfolios, and insurance consulting, serving a diverse client base that includes governmental plans, financial institutions, and a sovereign wealth fund.

Patricia Walton is a financial advisor at King Wealth Management Group, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Broadview Wealth Management, LPL Financial, Fagan Associates Inc, and Daniels Financial Partners, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary for St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Troy, NY, and is a notary in Saratoga Springs. King Wealth Management Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and institutional accounts. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis with a technical overlay, utilizing equities, fixed income, ETFs, and selectively mutual funds and derivatives.

Michele Martin is a financial advisor at King Wealth Management Group, LLC in Saratoga Springs, NY, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at King Wealth Management since 2013, concurrently serving at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2013 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a divorce mediation business under the name Divorce Agree. King Wealth Management Group is a team-based firm managing approximately $931 million in client assets, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and customized financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and institutional plans. The firm employs a portfolio construction strategy that combines fundamental analysis with a technical overlay and utilizes derivatives and margin in client accounts as part of its approach.

Herbert Reilly III is a financial advisor at HFR Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. He has been with HFR Wealth Management since 1995. HFR Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a Prudent Investor framework with customized Investment Policy Statements and emphasizes regular, detailed portfolio performance reporting alongside quarterly reviews.

Cole Fritz is a financial advisor at Steward Advisors Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at CrossPurpose for six years in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, Fritz serves as an independent contractor for CrossPurpose, providing technology, data management, IT, and project management support on an ad hoc basis. Steward Advisors Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $105 million in discretionary assets for about 100 clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, integrating clients’ faith-based and moral values into investment decisions, and employs a range of investment vehicles and specialized strategies.

Hermes Del Sette III is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 2012 and concurrently operates Del Sette Capital Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory roles, he works as an insurance agent. Happiness in Retirement is a five-person team serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $192.5 million using a long-term investment approach focused on diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Christine Malmborg is a financial advisor with TSA Management Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Halliday Financial Group since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a product representative at auto shows for Explorer Von Company. TSA Portfolio Management Inc. provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, foundations, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.479 billion across about 2,566 clients, combining in-house management with third-party managers and emphasizing asset allocation, tax-aware security selection, and quarterly rebalancing.

Nicolas Dumas is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Retirement Planning Group, LLC among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts insurance sales making up approximately 10% of his professional time. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and business entities, managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to client objectives, utilizing both portfolio customization and model-based investment strategies.

Amanda D'aprile is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with Forum Financial Management, LP, where she has worked for six years. She has prior experience at KPMG and has held accounting roles at Stark & D'Aprile CPAs PC and Stark & Basila CPAs PC. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as Vice President and Certified Public Accountant at Stark & D'Aprile CPAs PC. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also acts as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for independent RIAs, employing a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with model portfolios primarily composed of DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs.

Paul Morehouse II is a financial advisor with HBW Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and has been associated with HBW Advisory Services since 2016. Morehouse also owns Morehouse Advisory & Tax Services, an independent financial practice offering securities, fixed insurance, and tax services. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a blended investment approach emphasizing risk tolerance, multi-manager diversification, and partnerships with third-party money managers, along with institutional and intermediary services including sub-advisory arrangements and retirement-plan subscription offerings.

Jessica Preville is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with TSA Management Inc. in Clifton Park, NY, with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Halliday Financial since 2019 and previously at Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, she is employed as a waitress at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center. TSA Portfolio Management Inc. provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, managing approximately $1.479 billion for over 2,500 clients. The firm utilizes model allocations and combines in-house management with third-party managers, focusing on asset allocation, tax-aware security selection, and quarterly rebalancing.

Benjamin Chamberlain is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, M Holdings Securities, Greenberg & Rapp, National Life Group, and Equity Services, Inc. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors. The firm serves individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, employing a goals-based, client-centered planning process combined with an evidence-based investment approach.

James Lee is the founder and President of Lee Investment Management. James began his career with Federal Filings, Inc., a Washington DC-based financial news and research firm. James researched and analyzed legislation and regulations coming out of the nation’s capital and informed institutional investors on their impact on individual companies and industries. James helped to build the privately-held company and was a shareholder when it was acquired by Dow Jones Inc. James started Lee Investment Management in 1998 to provide clients with independent financial planning and investment advice. He now serves the needs of individuals, families, businesses and retirement plans. James earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Virginia. He has taken post-baccalaureate coursework in the areas of Retirement Planning, Investments, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Tax Planning and Estate Planning. James is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional. James believes strongly in the value of the financial planning process and has given back to the profession by actively participating in the activities of the Financial Planning Association®. James currently serves as Past President of the national board of directors of the Financial Planning Association®, the principal membership organization for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professionals and those who support the financial planning process. James is also a member of The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), the country's leading professional association of Fee-Only Financial Advisors. In addition to his work with the FPA, James has volunteered for a number of charities and boards. He has served on the on the Board of Directors of The Prevention Council, Saratoga Arts, and the Saratoga Youth Lacrosse Association. James is also the Administrator of the Town of Greenfield, NY’s Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund. He has previously served on Greenfield’s Planning Board and Board of Assessment Review. Barron's has named James one of "10 People to Watch in Wealth Management" in 2023. The Saratogian Newspaper has named James one of “Forty under 40” and a “Person Who’ll Make a Difference.” James is also a graduate of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership program. In his spare time, James enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, skiing and relaxing on beautiful Lake George.

Marie Stark is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at Forum Financial Management since 2016 and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2016 to 2020. Outside of advising, Stark serves as President and Certified Public Accountant of Stark & D'Aprile CPAs PC, providing accounting and tax services. Forum Financial Management, LP offers investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and supports other RIAs through its turn-key asset-management platform and back-office services.

Edward Deicke is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with B. Riley Wealth Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at National Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in horse racing as a part owner and partner in several racing stables. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets across 274 advisors. The firm offers a wide range of services, including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Sage D'aprile is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has prior experience at Stark & D'Aprile CPAs PC, where he worked in accounting and tax services. D'aprile also served in the United States Marines and remains on inactive reserve status. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and back-office support for independent advisors and RIAs.

Michael Morrow is a financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at UBS Asset Management, Pzena Investment Management, and Blue Chip Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent. Sequent Planning, LLC serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm utilizes a structured risk framework and a combination of firm-developed and third-party investment models, with custody through Charles Schwab.

Crystal Langdon is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management since 2017. Prior to this, she worked at Nepsis Advisor Services, Inc. for five years and has been president of Crystal Clear Finances, a financial planning and insurance services business, since 2008. She also engages in public speaking and coaching for various companies. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing strategic asset allocation and quantitative analysis through both model portfolios and custom strategies.

Harold Heintz III is a financial advisor with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, with previous roles at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. He also operates FLEX Financial Planning as an investment-related side business. The Patriot Financial Group serves individuals, small businesses, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a tailored approach incorporating multiple analysis techniques and offers diversified portfolio options, including equities, fixed income, commodities, and ETFs, with ongoing portfolio supervision and rebalancing.