Lisa Miller is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with Integrative Mediation NY and CNY Collaborative Practice, and serves as an Executive of Estate Parent. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers access to a range of investment programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party managers without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Jacob Kopek is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Rapid Response Monitoring and The Cheesecake Factory, where he continues to work part-time as a designated trainer. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and delivers services via a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Matthew Hesse is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he held roles at Siena Food Services, Nike, and Siena College. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary programs and third-party asset managers, offering investment solutions that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Justin Jones is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors and various organizations such as Utica University and several small businesses in food and beverage and abstract services. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often leveraging third-party sponsors and a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Edward Shanahan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding the Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grow Wealth Partners, Macko Financial, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes risk assessment and program matching, utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory models without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Alexander Henn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and over 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2002, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Beyond his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Mallards Landing Home Owners Association and The Reading League in Syracuse. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party programs to tailor investment solutions, including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Samuel Reilly is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016. Prior to his financial advisory career, he worked at Dicks Clothing & Sporting Goods for one year. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party program sponsors and discretionary management within its SAM program, and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Andrew Contos is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at SUNY Oswego, Diamond Baseball Holdings, ASM Global, Nichol's Supermarkets, and in education at Liverpool High School and Liverpool Middle School. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a broad wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Joseph Scro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AxA Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and United Van Lines. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Marcus Mcfee Walters is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at AxA Advisors. Walters serves on the SUNY Oswego Gold Leadership Council and holds board positions with the Onondaga Community College Foundation and the Oswego College Foundation. He is also the owner of MMW Merch LLC, a wholesale business. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes risk assessment and client-specific program matching, offering a range of investment solutions through a network of advisers and third-party managers.

Jadon Lee is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he gained experience in various roles across industries including consulting, electronics, flooring, and food service. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and objectives.

Rylee Ganter is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY. Holding a Series 66 designation, Ganter has less than one year of industry experience. Prior roles include positions outside of finance, such as work at Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Samaritan Medical Center, as well as involvement with Clarkson University and Wood Boat Brewery. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes client-specific risk assessment and utilizes third-party advisory programs and asset managers for portfolio implementation.

Matthew Payne is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pacer Financial, Inc. and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he serves as President of the Board for The National Chamber Orchestra and provides public speaking and vocal coaching. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and affiliated third-party managers.

Alizabeth Erskine is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she was involved in various roles at SUNY Cortland and community organizations such as the YWCA and YMCA Cortland. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Brian Young is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, where he has worked for 23 years. Prior to the firm’s rebranding, he was part of Axa Advisors for 17 years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a client-centered approach that includes risk assessment and portfolio construction using various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services.