Albina Balkic is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Key Investment Services LLC since 2016, including a role at KeyBank during that period. 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 involving Envestnet, the Key Wealth Chief Investment Office, and third-party managers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment options along with various wrap programs and ancillary insurance products.

Justin Harlow is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Pathfinder Bank and held various roles connected to Syracuse University and the Urban Sports Hall of Fame of Syracuse, NY. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipalities. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party portfolio management along with custody and trustee services.

David Palmiter is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for 17 years and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a single-family rental property. 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 large network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and utilizes a multi-provider model with discretionary implementation and third-party strategist portfolios, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates.

William Nice is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, providing brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services.

Christian Brown is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at LPL Financial and M&T Securities, Inc. 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 plan clients through a large network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options and offers various wrap programs supported by affiliated custodial and insurance services.

Michael De Bottis is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC based in Liverpool, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, M&T Securities, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. 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 plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model integrating Envestnet and KeyCorp affiliates, focusing primarily on non-discretionary asset management within wrap-fee programs.

Thomas Bird is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as a self-employed tax preparer during tax season. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network, utilizing both discretionary in-house investment teams and non-discretionary third-party managers.

Richard Marsh Jr. is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial and M&T Bank. 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 uses a multi-provider model and offers several wrap-fee programs with custodial and trade execution services supported by KeyCorp affiliates.

Daniel Michel is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advising, Michel is president and treasurer of Michel Tax & Accounting Service, Inc., which provides tax preparation and business management services. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Michael Sheridan is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Partners since 2020. His prior experience includes 15 years at Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as the owner of a holding company and an S-Corp related to financial services compensation. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform with discretionary and non-discretionary account management, and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Brandon Maggio is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His career background includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and KeyBank. 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 through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs supported by a multi-provider model and integrates services with KeyCorp affiliates, combining portfolio management with advisory and trade execution services.

Brent Schleicher is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years before joining Independent Financial Partners and IFP Securities in 2025. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, and it is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

James Eicholzer is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Analysts. His previous roles include positions at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advisory services, he owns and operates Eicholzer Tax Service, specializing in personal income tax preparation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches. The firm employs a proprietary mutual fund screening process and maintains institutional relationships that support various investment products and services.

Mario Cabral is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Equitable Advisors and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of St. Famous Partners LLC, which manages rental properties. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products, alternative investments, and various lending options.

Collin Avery is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at KeyBank, Mariner Finance, and Sir Walter Chevrolet prior to his current role. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients. The firm uses a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary management options and integrates services from affiliated entities including KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Nicholas Beiter is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in East Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 credential and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Capital Analysts, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advising, he is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including co-creating and contributing to Breaking Bourbon, LLC, a website focused on bourbon industry content, and managing Angel's Share Media, LLC, a related startup specializing in press releases for bourbon and American whiskey brands. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through model portfolios, and employs an in-house Investment Management & Research team to support advisor-led investment strategies.

Jeffrey Petroske is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at M&T Securities, INC and M&T Bank before joining TIAA in 2017. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management using model and customized strategies, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Ellen Raflowski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Valic Financial Advisors since 2016 and is also associated with Agia in a non-securities insurance capacity. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors.

Amber Amidon is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Park Avenue Securities, Principal Financial Services, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as power of attorney for a family member. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Mario Rector is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in East Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Legacy Financial Group and Union Financial, Inc. He also has experience in fixed insurance sales, covering life, disability, annuities, health, long-term care, dental, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.