Frances Parent is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Adirondack Financial Services Corp. She has held roles at Hazard & Siegel Inc. and has longstanding involvement with Greenleaf Contracting, Inc. and the Sagamore Institute. Outside of finance, she owns Blue Line Coffee House in Inlet and Old Forge, NY. Adirondack Financial Services provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, employing a client-specific investment process that integrates quantitative screening with qualitative manager and security review. The firm manages approximately $412 million in assets across nearly 600 clients.

Michael Hayduk is a financial advisor at Nathan G. Hanna, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, Hayduk coaches varsity basketball at Clinton High School and serves on the financial committee of St. Louis Gonzaga Church. Nathan G. Hanna, LLC provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses multiple analytical methods and employs various trading strategies, including short sales, with a focus on aligning investment plans with client goals, tax considerations, and risk tolerance.

Maxwell Moore is a financial advisor at Birch Wealth Management in Rome, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He works at a firm with two advisors and provides services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. Birch Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $62 million across about 176 accounts. The firm uses a combination of analytical approaches and focuses on equities, ETFs, and money-market funds, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Paige Nashton is a financial advisor at Birch Wealth Management in Rome, NY, holding a Series 65 credential with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has held various positions including work at Best Times Financial and other non-financial roles. She is also a notary public. Birch Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines diversification principles with technical and fundamental analysis to tailor investment strategies based on clients’ financial goals and risk tolerance.

Iris Buczkowski is a financial advisor at Birch Wealth Management with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Alan R. Leist Planning Group, Inc., and Strategic Financial Services Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public and an independent insurance agent. Birch Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm combines diversification principles with technical and fundamental analysis to deliver tailored investment solutions.

William Locke is a CFA® charterholder with Adirondack Financial Services Corp in Utica, NY, where he has worked since 2007. He has three years of industry experience. Adirondack Financial Services provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, including companies, trusts, non-profit entities, and defined benefit plans. The firm employs a client-specific investment process that combines quantitative screening and qualitative review, managing approximately $412 million in assets.

John Clark is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He has been with Adirondack Financial Services Corp since 2011. Adirondack Financial Services provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, including companies, trusts, non-profit entities, and defined benefit plans. The firm employs a client-specific investment process that combines quantitative screening with qualitative manager and security review, managing approximately $412 million in assets.

Joseph Leo is a financial advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with firms including Benchmark Investments, Etico Partners, Etico Wealth Management, and Dinosaur Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and chair of the investment committee for Pathfinder Village, a local nonprofit organization. Quartz Partners serves individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries by providing model-based investment management through separately managed accounts, model portfolios, a digital investing platform, and advisory services. The firm combines top-down macro analysis and bottom-up stock selection across multiple model series, managing accounts mostly on a discretionary basis and supporting various platform sponsors through multiple delivery arrangements.

Maggie Sayers is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with over 13 years of industry experience. She currently works at Investor FAN and Visible Wealth Planning, having previously spent 13 years at Gunther Wealth Management. Outside of advising, she is involved with Method Financial Planning, providing back office operations and support. Investor FAN serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach that incorporates Modern Portfolio Theory and various analytical methods, managing over $427 million in discretionary assets as of the end of 2024.

Pierre Duchmann is a financial advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has prior work experience that includes non-investment roles in logistics and property management. Outside of advisory services, Duchmann is involved in managing a fuel sales business and a property management operation. Quartz Partners serves individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries by offering model-based investment management through a range of separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and digital platforms. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up stock selection and maintains ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing through an investment committee.

William Mccormick Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with seven years at Belpointe Asset Management LLC and a total of four years in the financial industry. Prior to joining Belpointe in 2019, he worked at Advisory Services Network from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in CFO consulting through Chatham Street Consulting Services, LLC, and serves on the finance committee of St. Peter's Church in Rome, NY. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, while also supporting various affiliated businesses and proprietary investment products.

Bryan Mc Cormick is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Chatham Street Advisors and Granite City Electric. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Rome Lightery Company, a lighting design and lamp repair business. Belpointe serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs customized portfolios with a range of investment strategies and supports its advisory practice with affiliated businesses and product sponsorships.

Joseph Gunther is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including 15 years at LPL Financial. He also maintains a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and is involved in non-variable insurance sales. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services.

John Gaspa IV is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Edward Jones, Guggenheim Partners, and Macquarie Capital. Key Investment Services LLC provides 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 operates primarily through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs supported by due diligence and advisory committees, and it is affiliated with KeyBank/KeyCorp, which develops the model suites used in several programs.

Taylor Jaquays is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Taylor has worked with Valic Financial Advisors since 2017 and also holds an agent position with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, offering managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a large network of advisors.

Ronald Labella is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Rome, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1994 and has also been affiliated with Utica College since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, he owns R&D Enterprises, a computer consulting business advising clients on computer problems and procedures. Lincoln Investment is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately $18.9 billion in assets under management and nearly 900 advisors. The firm serves individuals, employers, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers, offering a range of financial planning and investment management services through both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Alexander Gere is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC based in Rome, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KeyBank and Oakley, as well as earlier employment outside the financial sector. Key Investment Services LLC offers wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charities, and small businesses. The firm operates primarily through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs and is affiliated with KeyBank/KeyCorp, which develops many of its investment models.

Daniel Orcutt is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has been involved with United Professional Advisors and Ameritas Investment Corp since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of DCO Insurance Agency Inc., an independent insurance agency specializing in fixed insurance products and group benefits. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning through a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

John Slifka is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, LLC, LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Securities America, Inc. He also spent over a decade involved with Three Sisters Farm. LPL Enterprise provides advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management programs, and a broad range of securities and insurance products through affiliated broker-dealer and insurance agencies.

Christopher Belmont is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Bank/LPL Financial, Key Investment Services LLC, Cetera, and The College of Saint Rose. Belmont joined Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Diane Kingsley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Utica, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and had a one-year tenure at PPL Inc. in 2025. In addition to advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees portfolio implementation with a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Joseph Mazzaferro is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. He has held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Mazzaferro serves on the board of the RFA Scholar Leader Fund, where he assists in evaluating scholarship candidates. LPL Enterprise provides advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, and third-party asset management programs, combining advisory and brokerage services.

Logan Reinold is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Berkshire Bank, Turning Stone, and SUNY Polytechnic Institute. 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 third-party asset managers and LPL programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Brianna Komondor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at AmeriCU Credit Union and Northern Credit Union. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary in Lowville, NY. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and delivers services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Richard Presky is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1985. Outside of his advisory work, Presky serves on the Board of Directors for the Genesis Group of Mohawk Valley and is involved with the Mohawk Valley Economic Development organization. LPL Enterprise provides advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, and third-party asset management programs.

Michelle Shauger is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rome, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved in sales of loan products, home security referrals, and previously worked as a consultant for Arbonne International. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Dean Leounis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He operates Leounis Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a broad platform that combines advisory and brokerage services.

Raymond Acosta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Lifemark Securities Corp. and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and has been involved with AmeriCU Credit Union since 2008. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house Research team and combines advisory services with non-advisory product offerings such as insurance and lending options.

Richard Hazard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 21 years. Hazard serves as a board member and treasurer of the Adirondack-Catskill Chapter of Safari Club International. 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 utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers tailored advisory services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Jeffrey Hazard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Hazard is active in the Adirondack-Catskill Safari Club International, serving as its secretary and participating in related events and seminars, and he is a member of the National Rifle Association. 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, leveraging multiple advisory platforms and offering both advisory and brokerage channels to meet client needs.

Stephen Golembiowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Davenport, FL. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 22 years and was self-employed for 24 years. He also acts in a fiduciary capacity for the S & A Golembiowski Revocable Trust. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and combines large-scale advisory operations with non-advisory product offerings.

David Waters is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Rome, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2013 and was affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with EagleRock Holdings, LLC, an entity used for investing in real estate and private equity. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management programs, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance products.

Mark Foresti is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Utica, NY, holding a Series 63 designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, Foresti serves as an instructor at Utica College. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers selected through independent due diligence and provides services under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

James Chase is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NBT Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Key Investment Services, and First Niagara Bank. He is also a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Constance Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s approach centers on model portfolios developed by its Research Department and third-party strategists, with financial planning typically delivered on a non-discretionary basis.

Allen Belmont is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.