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Joshua M

Series 65, Series 66

Schenectady, NY

Nightgale Wealth Management LLC

Joshua Moraski is a financial advisor at Nightgale Wealth Management LLC in Schenectady, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked as an independent insurance agent for RIA Insurance Solutions, a division of Financial Independence Group (FIG). Nightingale Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm customizes investment programs based on clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis along with Modern Portfolio Theory.

General retirement planning Income planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement withdrawal strategies Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Darren L

CFA®, Series 63

Schenectady, NY

Acacia Grove Wealth Management

Darren Leader is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Acacia Grove Wealth Management in Schenectady, NY. His prior experience includes roles at Simmons Capital Group and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Acacia Grove Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and project-based investment consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach focused on risk reduction and performance enhancement, primarily using ETFs, mutual funds, and certificates of deposit, and manages approximately $41.6 million for a select client base.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Retirement withdrawal strategies
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Peter P

Series 65

Gloversville, NY

Conservative Equity Investment Advisors

Peter Psaras is the sole advisor at Conservative Equity Investment Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include working at Sia Capital Management Inc. and operating several businesses such as Mycroft Mall LLC, which runs an online retail directory, and Mycroft Research LLC. He is also a compensated part-time writer for Seeking Alpha, where he publishes articles on stocks, politics, and the economy. Conservative Equity Investment Advisors, registered as Mycroft Research LLC, offers discretionary portfolio management and creates individualized Investment Policy Statements for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and family trusts. The firm focuses exclusively on publicly traded equities, using a proprietary algorithm to guide long-term stock selection while maintaining weekly portfolio reviews under discretionary authority.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Lanny R

Series 66

Glenville, NY

SIP Financial Services

Lanny Rosenbaum is a financial advisor at SIP Financial Services with 4 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with SIP Financial Services since 2007. SIP Financial Services provides financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting to a diverse client base, including pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers customized investment advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and incorporates a range of trading strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Real estate investing
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Scott G

Series 63, Series 65

Rotterdam Junction, NY

Griffin Financial Services

Scott Griffin is the principal of Griffin Financial Services, an independent advisory firm based in Rotterdam Junction, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Griffin has been with Griffin Financial Services since 1996 and has also worked at APW Capital, Inc. since 2005. Griffin Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, managing approximately $7.25 million in discretionary assets. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside third-party research, offering portfolio management across a variety of securities with regular account reviews.

Passive / index investing
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Ann A

Series 66

Schenectady, NY

Happiness in Retirement

Ann Arceo is a financial advisor with Happiness in Retirement, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Del Sette Capital Management, Rooted Planning Group, Savvy Duo Financial Planning, Inc., LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Happiness in Retirement serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $192.5 million for about 240 clients through a five-person advisory team, using a long-term investment approach centered on diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs combined with technical and fundamental analysis.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retired Approaching retirement Established Professionals
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Rebecca M

Series 66

Schenectady, NY

Happiness in Retirement

Rebecca Mason is a financial advisor at Happiness in Retirement with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She worked at Goldman Sachs Ayco for six years before joining Del-Sette Capital Management, LLC, where she has been since 2026. Prior to her financial services career, she operated Becky Mason Fitness from 2016 to 2019. Happiness in Retirement serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $192.5 million for about 240 clients, focusing on long-term, diversified investment strategies that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and selective individual equities along with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retired Approaching retirement Established Professionals
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Jeremy S

Series 63, Series 65

Schenectady, NY

Happiness in Retirement

Jeremy Scher is a financial advisor with Happiness in Retirement, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC for six years and has volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technician and Field Training Officer at Delmar-Bethlehem EMS since 2016. Happiness in Retirement serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term investing through diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, integrating planning, estate technology, and tax services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retired Approaching retirement Established Professionals
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Sara R

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Schenectady, NY

GreenLeaf Financial Network, LLC

Sara Reals is a Certified Financial Planner® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with GreenLeaf Financial Network, LLC, where she has worked since 2018, and has prior experience at Montgomery County Government, FIRST Citizens Investor Services, Verity Asset Management, and VSR Financial Services. GreenLeaf Financial Network provides investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services primarily through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a multifaceted investment approach combining various analytical methods and strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Stock option exercise strategy Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management
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Hermes D

CFP®, Series 66

Schenectady, NY

Happiness in Retirement

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.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retired Approaching retirement Established Professionals
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William M

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Schenectady, NY

Planmember Securities Corporation

William Mack is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including roles at LifePlan Wealth Management Group and a long tenure at PlanMember Securities Corporation since 2008. Mack is also the owner and president of Financial Institutions Services Corporation of America, an insurance marketing services firm. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, delivering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew G

Series 66

Schenectady, NY

Mariner

Matthew Gentile is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise, Equity Services Inc, National Life Group, and Amedore Homes. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax services, and family office support through customized, committee-overseen portfolios that integrate in-house research with third-party managers.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Allan M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Johnstown, NY

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Allan MacVean is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners' Financial Services of America since 2020 and previously worked at SSN Advisory Inc and Securities Service Network for nine years. Outside of his advisory work, MacVean serves as a deacon at Crossroads Community Church and has a long history as a substitute bus driver for local school districts. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Established Professionals
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Vincent A

Series 66

Broadalbin, NY

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Vincent Arcuri Jr. is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the financial industry since 2025, with prior work experience at LPL Financial, Lockheed Martin Corporation, National Grid Corporation, and General Electric Corporation. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based approach that incorporates both proprietary and third-party investment solutions, utilizing multiple strategies and technology platforms to meet client goals.

Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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Noah K

CFP®, Series 66

Amsterdam, NY

Mariner

Noah Koreman is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor at Mariner with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment team and external managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon at its enterprise scale.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew W

Series 66

Schenectady, NY

Key Investment Services LLC

Matthew Whalen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He currently works at Key Investment Services LLC and previously held roles at LPL Financial LLC, High Peaks Asset Management, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Prior to his financial services career, he spent several years in education and nonprofit work, including positions at Berne Knox Westerlo Central School and the City Mission of Schenectady. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory solutions to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a multi-provider approach with discretionary implementation through Envestnet and offers integrated services linked to KeyCorp affiliates, focusing primarily on non-discretionary model portfolios with wrap-fee structures.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Retired Values-based investing
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Kevin E

Series 63, Series 66

Schenectady, NY

Key Investment Services LLC

Kevin Eberz is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Schenectady, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services and KeyBank since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model and integrates with KeyCorp affiliates to offer a range of investment and advisory services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Retired Values-based investing
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Pieter B

Series 63, Series 66

Glenville, NY

Key Investment Services LLC

Pieter Burhans is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider platform combining discretionary and non-discretionary models, and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates including banking, capital markets, and municipal advisory.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Retired Values-based investing
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Wayne C

Series 63, Series 65

Amsterdam, NY

GWN Securities Inc.

Wayne Cook II is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Amsterdam, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent with V. Mathis Insurance Services and Risk Advisors, LLC, and creates non-securities audio and video content. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including both traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher Y

Series 63

Rocky City Falls, NY

VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.

Christopher Yates is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Yates owns a business producing and selling honey and maple syrup. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary management, serving clients through a large network of representatives and a broad product shelf.

Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed Approaching retirement Retired
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Daniel S

Series 63, Series 65

Johnstown, NY

GWN Securities Inc.

Daniel Stearns is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Johnstown, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2005 and also has long-standing roles at GLS Financial and NSA Nutrition Products. Outside of his advisory work, Stearns is involved with Innovative Solutions Insurance Services, LLC, where he acts as a life insurance agent. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios with both traditional and legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Joseph S

Series 63, Series 66

Amsterdam, NY

Key Investment Services LLC

Joseph Scanlan is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Amsterdam, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 14 years of industry experience, including time at KeyBank. He also serves as trustee of a family irrevocable trust. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates to support its offerings.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Retired Values-based investing
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Rebecca D

Series 66

Glenville, NY

Ameriprise

Rebecca Di Tata is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following two years at Albany Academies. Additionally, she serves as an Associate Financial Advisor through Fourstardave, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm delivers tailored, research-based recommendations combining modeling and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Brett M

Series 63, Series 66

Gloversville, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Brett Mccue is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC from 2015 to 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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David O

Series 63, Series 65

Amsterdam, NY

LPL Financial

David Olsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Amsterdam, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of OCM Holdings and is involved in soliciting long-term care insurance and fixed annuity business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining advisory services with a broad platform that includes insurance, credit, and banking partnerships.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kyle M

Series 63, Series 65

Schenectady, NY

LPL Financial

Kyle Moffitt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC for five years and has held positions at several other firms including The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Pearl Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by technology tools and a broad platform including institutional programs and third-party asset management.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brenda B

Series 63, Series 65

Schenectady, NY

Raymond James Financial

Brenda Brown is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at LPL Financial and Desert Financial Wealth Management. She is also employed part-time in retail sales at White House Black Market. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized programs including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William V

Series 63, Series 65

Schenectady, NY

Mass Mutual Investors Services

William Vanevera is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 48 years of industry experience and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in individual and group life and health insurance sales. MassMutual 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, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships that use firm-approved analytic tools.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Steven H

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Schenectady, NY

LPL Financial

Steven Herweyer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL in 2019, he worked at H. Beck, Inc. and Med America Inc. He is also involved as a speaker and serves as a fiduciary trustee for a 401(k) plan. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional solutions.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Schenectady, NY

LPL Financial

William Barry is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. He has also worked at Greater Hudson Bank and held positions in recreation and parks administration. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Travis K

CFP®, Series 66

Schenectady, NY

LPL Financial

Travis Kellman is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His previous roles include positions at Next Financial Group, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved in Pinnacle Insurance and operates Kellman Barnes Wealth Management, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Amanda S

Series 66

Gloversville, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Amanda Skotarczak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Skaterra LLC, a small excavation and construction services business operated with her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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John W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Gloversville, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

John Washburn is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a notary public in Fulton County, New York. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm utilizes research and analytics to support its investment approach and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Amanda F

Series 63

Middle Grove, NY

LPL Financial

Amanda Friedman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a business owner of Chocolate Horse Stable. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced research and operational tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher C

Series 66

Schenectady, NY

LPL Financial

Christopher Charlton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined LPL Financial in 2026 and has prior experience at Broadview Federal Credit Union, Hudson Valley Community College, Valet Park of America, and the University at Albany. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, combining extensive advisory services with a variety of non-advisory financial products.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Guillermo T

Series 66

Glenville, NY

Edward Jones

Guillermo Trujillo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glenville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Michael P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Schenectady, NY

LPL Financial

Michael Powers is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006, following prior roles at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Powers also serves as a rideshare driver in upstate New York. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors through both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert W

Series 63

Amsterdam, NY

Cetera

Robert Waite is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Cetera since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, Waite serves as Vice President and Board member of the Sacandaga Bible Conference and is president and 50% shareholder of R&A Waite, Inc., a small business providing bookkeeping and tax preparation services. 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 nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Donald S

Series 63

Gloversville, NY

LPL Financial

Donald Stanyon Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a non-variable insurance business specializing in long-term care and term insurance through a local general agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides access to financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark S

Series 63

Amsterdam, NY

OSAIC

Mark Spagnola is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 14 years. In addition to his advisory work, he is a member of Spagnola & Spagnola Accounting Firm LLC, which provides accounting and tax preparation services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory platforms and services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Glenville, NY

Cetera

Robert Colley is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the CFP® designation and has 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cornerstone Financial Advisors for 28 years and has been involved with Colley & Colley, Inc. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a personal assistant and caregiver for an elderly relative with long-term care needs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across a variety of program structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Steffen H

CFP®, Series 66

Gloversville, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Steffen Hellert is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently associated with Wells Fargo Clearing. He has held roles at Key Investment Services LLC prior to joining Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Lawrence S

Series 63

Amsterdam, NY

OSAIC

Lawrence Spagnola is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at FSC Securities Corporation and his own firm, Spagnola & Spagnola, where he has been active for over 30 years. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with various investment platforms and utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and managed-account solutions.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Raymond Z

CFP®, Series 63

Schenectady, NY

LPL Financial

Raymond Zegger is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously spent 25 years at American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and three years at Next Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Kellman Barnes Wealth Management, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ryan O

Series 66

Amsterdam, NY

LPL Financial

Ryan Olsen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for six years and has a Series 66 designation. Olsen is based in Amsterdam, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Frederick W

Series 63

Schenectady, NY

Cetera

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.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ronald O

Series 63, Series 65

Gloversville, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Ronald Olinsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Financial Secretary for Knesseth Israel Synagogue in Gloversville, NY, and participates on the finance committee of Synagogue Emanu-El in Charleston, SC, as well as serving as Treasurer for the North Charleston Pops Orchestra. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven advisory services that include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and offers discretionary investment management under ERISA fiduciary standards.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jason F

Series 63, Series 65

Fonda, NY

LPL Financial

Jason Free is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fonda, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of advising, he is the author of a book titled *Parenting on Purpose* and serves as MC for the annual Catholic Diocesan Men's conference in Springfield, MA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gary G

Series 63, Series 65

Gloversville, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Gary Greco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial products that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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