Caragh Fahy is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and owner of Madison Financial Planning Group. She worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 22 years prior to joining her current roles. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

John Cronin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in East Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes thirteen years at Berkshirebanc Investment Services and currently one year at Beacon Investment Services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform featuring managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

William Nice is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of services such as brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

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 in Liverpool, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services, he worked 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 serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers model-based advisory products supported by a multi-provider platform and integrates with KeyCorp affiliates for additional investment and banking services.

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 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services and KeyBank, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. His background also includes roles at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. 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 clients. The firm employs a multi-provider platform that integrates investment strategies from Key Wealth Chief Investment Office and third-party managers, offering mainly non-discretionary model portfolios through various wrap fee programs.

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.

Joseph Fletcher is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Salt City Financial Advisors and has professional experience in corporate and sports-related roles. Outside of finance, he is involved in bookkeeping for The Goalie Workshop and coaches at The Platform Lacrosse Academy. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operational and compliance infrastructure to affiliated advisors.

Mario Cabral is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is a 50% owner of St. Famous Partners LLC, which manages rental properties. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment advisory programs.

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.

Jeffrey Petroske is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Securities, Inc. and M&T Bank from 2010 to 2017. 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 with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios, functioning 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 with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 14 years of industry experience, including positions at Park Avenue Securities, Principal Financial Services, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for a family member. Amber works with Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which provides brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary models, and integrates proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

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.

Jason Holowinski is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2008 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Blue Skies Enterprises. Janney Montgomery Scott 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, corporate and retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Brandon Santillo is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors and ROADWAY PACKAGE SYSTEMS, INC (Fedex Ground). Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers.

John Donohue Jr. is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, based in East Syracuse, NY, and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Diversified Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2008 and has provided financial services under John A Donohue CLU since 1981. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.