Anthoni Pope is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously served in political and community roles, including volunteer work with the Onondaga Democratic Committee. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and manages a substantial majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Lisa Thurston is a financial advisor at Mariner with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at firms including OSAIC, Securities America Advisors, Stratos Wealth Partners, LPL Financial, First Allied Securities, and Retirement Income Analysts. Outside of advising, she is involved as a distributor of Young Living Essential Oils and works as an individual agent assisting clients with Medicare Advantage plan selections. Mariner serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee, combining in-house research with third-party managers and integrating tax and accounting services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Tarky Lombardi is a financial advisor at Mariner with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner in 2025, he worked at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank. His background also includes roles outside of finance, such as employment at Steve Madden and Mario & Salvo's Pizza, as well as academic positions at Syracuse University and High Point University. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm utilizes customized, discretionary portfolios managed by an Investment Committee, integrating in-house research with third-party managers across a wide range of asset classes, and offers specialized services like Core Family Office solutions and employer financial-wellness tools.

James Keller III is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Camillus, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities and KeyBank. 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 plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates.

William Zaika is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther and was previously with Commonwealth Financial Network for 15 years. Zaika is also involved in fixed insurance sales through Diversified Wealth Strategies, LLC. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individuals, trusts, and estates via a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory using proprietary models and algorithmic rebalancing, employing a variety of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities.

Sarah Puff is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWN Securities since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed as an agent for life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance, assisting clients in selecting suitable insurance policies as part of their overall financial plans. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm uses a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and employs both traditional and momentum-based investment strategies.

Jackson Denue is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience working at Green Hills Farm. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, operating within a vertically integrated model that includes affiliated funds and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Kristian Vartabedian is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including LPL Financial, M&T Securities, Empower Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Bankers Healthcare Group. 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 employs a multi-provider model supported by KeyCorp affiliates, offering primarily non-discretionary, percentage-of-AUM wrap fee programs with integrated custodial, trade execution, and insurance services.

Sean Oconnor is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Principal Securities Inc since 2018, following prior roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Ephesus, and Time Warner. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent focusing on life, disability, annuities, health, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Michael Murphy is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Fayetteville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies and affiliated entities since 2009 and operates Murphy Financial Group, focusing on New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Murphy serves on the Upstate Foundation Professional Advisory Board and the Upstate University Hospital Foundation Board. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, defined contribution and benefit plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with the majority of its assets under management held on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Jennings is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos, he worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, and earlier in his career, he was employed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers and includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Reanna Wenham is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC for 13 years. She is based in Syracuse, NY. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing managed account services, employing a fiduciary standard for its registered investment advisory services.

John Nanosky II is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including PointGuard Advisors, Lion Street Financial, and AXA Advisors. Integrity Alliance is an enterprise advisory and brokerage firm serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm operates a large network of over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs.

Antonio Benedetti is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Eagle Strategies, NYL Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Prior to entering financial services, he was involved with Benedetti Builders LLC for four years. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Andrew Murphy is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Fayetteville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Co., NYLIFE Securities LLC, and operating Murphy Financial Group, through which he sells New York Life products and services. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, with a focus on tailored recommendations and mostly non-discretionary asset management.

Matthew Siegel is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Sterling Oak Wealth Management. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients. The firm offers multiple wrap programs through a multi-provider platform model, emphasizing non-discretionary management and integration with KeyCorp affiliates.

Adam Loedel is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group since 2012 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model that integrates technology platforms and multiple investment strategies while providing clients with access to third-party managers and proprietary solutions.

James Connell Jr. is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 34 years of industry experience, including roles at The Leaders Group, Inc. since 2014 and at James V Connell Associates since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing and recruiting for insurance-related businesses. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and offers both traditional and digital investment programs through a network of independent representatives and sub-advisors.

Raymond Durant is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and Missionsquare Retirement. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs with custodial and trade execution services and utilizes a multi-provider model combining internal and third-party portfolio management resources.

Sandra Bennett is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm also acts as investment adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and offers a range of managed account options including both model-based and customized portfolios.