Thomas Vaccaro Jr. is a CFP® and registered investment advisor with Briarcliff Manor Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2005. He has three years of industry experience and also operates BMWA Notary Services, providing notary services for residential mortgage transactions in New York. Briarcliff Manor Wealth Advisors manages discretionary investment accounts and offers personal financial planning for individuals, small businesses, and trusts, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a focus on tax-aware investing.

Alan Lax is a financial advisor at Ryefield Capital, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2011. Ryefield Capital, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and retirement planning services to individuals, professionals, and small businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to pursue capital appreciation and utilizes tactical hedging when appropriate.

Alan Besterman is a financial advisor with FSP Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with FSP Advisors since 2017 and is also affiliated with Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Besterman serves as a certified NRA pistol instructor and has held leadership and bookkeeping roles with the East Chatham Fire Department. FSP Advisors, Inc. is a small team managing approximately $32.6 million across 233 clients, offering portfolio management, modular financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary management, provides participant education, and maintains third-party adviser referral arrangements.

Meredith Briggs is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and has been with Taconic Advisors since 2015. She holds a Series 66 license and works out of Saugerties, NY. Taconic Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and families, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes passive, diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ goals, tax situations, and risk tolerances, and operates on a fee-only, fixed retainer basis.

Kathleen Peer is a financial advisor at SAGE 360 Advisors LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Peer Law Firm since 2011 while also serving at Sage360 Advisors since 2007. Outside of financial advising, she is an investor in Coalbed Methane Solutions LLC, a company that develops and manufactures down-hole sensor equipment for oil and gas wells. SAGE 360 Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and estates, managing approximately $21 million for about two dozen households. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning services, primarily using fundamental analysis and a variety of investment strategies, and maintains a mostly non-discretionary management approach.

John Kelly is a CFP® professional at Taconic Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. Before joining Taconic Advisors in 2017, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and Neuberger Berman LLC. Taconic Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and families, serving both high‑net‑worth and non‑high‑net‑worth clients. The firm emphasizes passive, diversified portfolio strategies tailored to clients’ goals and tax situations and typically acts on a discretionary basis while overseeing an independent sub‑advisor.

Laura Swift is a financial advisor with Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Quad-Cities Investment Group since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and Business Committee Chair for The Arc of the Quad Cities, an organization that promotes equal treatment and support for individuals with disabilities. Quad-Cities Investment Group provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, employee benefit plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $375.6 million in assets and employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios, including the use of derivatives and margin borrowing within managed accounts, which is a distinctive aspect of their approach.

Matthew Klein is a financial advisor at Matauro, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Klein is also involved as an insurance professional advising on fixed insurance products. Matauro, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process incorporating fundamental, macro, technical, and ESG analysis, utilizing a broad range of investment instruments and manager-of-managers solutions.

Mark Sladkus is the sole advisor at Red Lighthouse Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with 19 years at the firm and 4 years of industry experience. Based in Hillsdale, NY, he has led the firm since its founding in 2007. Red Lighthouse Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, foundations, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm employs a passive, asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using low-cost, tax-efficient index funds and Dimensional Fund Advisors products with disciplined rebalancing and a focus on global diversification and tax considerations.

Frederick Schmalkuche is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is a partner at Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC and has held roles at Latitude Advisors, LLC and GWN SECURITIES, Inc. since 2011. In addition to his financial advisory work, he is a partner at Foster & Schmalkuche, PC, a CPA firm. Pinnacle Wealth Strategies provides comprehensive financial planning and consulting services to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm delivers written financial plans through a multi-meeting process focused on individualized, asset-allocation-based strategies, while clients implement investment recommendations through custodians or third-party managers.

Ernest Guerriero is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, USA Financial Securities, Securities Mutual Life Insurance, Ameritas Investment Corp, and Aviva USA Corporation. He serves on the board of The Society of Financial Service Professionals and works as an independent contractor for The American College. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement and business consulting. The firm employs a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account-level services such as lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

John Bopp Jr. is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Scottrade, Inc. Key Investment Services LLC offers wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm primarily operates through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs, utilizing third-party managers and maintaining committees to oversee product due diligence and program suitability.

Philip Stire is a financial advisor with key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with key Investment Services LLC since 2008. key Investment Services LLC offers wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm primarily operates through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs and collaborates with third-party managers, with oversight provided by internal committees and affiliation with KeyBank/KeyCorp.

Shyanna Curless is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of Greene County and Brickyard. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by offering a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments. The firm’s approach includes both advisory and brokerage solutions delivered through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeffrey Hannett is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Key Investment Services, KeyBank, First Niagara Bank, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a financial education instructor at Kaplan North America, where he teaches and develops curriculum for financial planning and investment industry designations. Key Investment Services LLC offers wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm primarily operates through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs and maintains committees to oversee third-party strategists and program suitability.

Philip Loftus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Franklin Templeton Distributors Inc. and Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. from 2004 to 2020. 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 with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Robert Segall is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at MassMutual since 1997, as well as at Lenox Advisors since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, Segall is a writer and speaker. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools and collaborative annual planning relationships.

Michael Blasl is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chatham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having joined Edward Jones in 2025 after eleven years with Marrello Restaurants and Catering. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm 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.

Lauren Healey is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS and Merrill prior to her current role. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering advisory work supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

James Armstrong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of adviser representatives.

Scott Levine is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he has worked in the food and beverage sector, including roles at Sushi Lounge and Nectar Juice Bar. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Michael Magliocca is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and experience beginning in 2019. Prior to his current role, he worked in real estate sales with Century 21 New West Properties. Outside of advising, he continues involvement in real estate as a licensed salesperson. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage channels and employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes client intake processes and tailored advisory programs.

Mark Levy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2018, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, with capabilities in public finance and municipal work alongside its retail advisory services.

Edward Zaik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Zaik operates a tax preparation service and serves with the Treasure Valatie Fire Department. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing third-party asset managers and programs to tailor investment solutions to client goals and risk tolerance.

Allison Guzman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2018 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, serving both retail and institutional clients with a focus on municipal finance and public-sector services.

Jodi Hills is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in construction management through Hills Construction Management, Inc., and serves as a Notary Public in New York State. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by an in-house Research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Katie Johnston is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, she worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 15 years and JSA Financial for 7 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages rental properties in Saugerties, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored financial plans and recommendations.

Alexandra Armstrong is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Hudson, NY, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, she held roles at Columbia County Habitat for Humanity, FRG Objects & Design, Samascotts Garden Market, and Fashion Snoops. She is also a Notary Public in Hudson, NY. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and combines large-scale advisory operations with non-advisory product offerings.

Jean Reinoso is a financial advisor at Castleton Partners, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. He has been with Castleton Partners since 2013. Castleton Partners is a fee-only investment adviser specializing in fixed-income asset management for high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an Investment Grade Fixed Income Strategy focused on municipal securities and corporate debt, alongside more actively managed special strategies, and offers portfolio consulting and concierge review services.