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.

Donald Abernethy is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Wealth-Rx, Lion Street, Inc., and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as secretary/treasurer of the Golfen Cavaliers, a social golf club, and owns business consulting and professional networking ventures. Integrity Alliance, LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm operates a large network of independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple platforms and investment approaches.

Reginald Grandjean is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017. Prior to that, he was associated with Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation for a combined total of nearly four decades. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved as a vice president and 40% owner of a payroll services company. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management supported by an in-house investment management team and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Chapman is a ChFC® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also a partner at Legacy Wealth Advisors of NY, a full-service financial firm. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Joseph Caiello is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Dewitt, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with New York Life Insurance Co. since 2007 and has owned Crystal Clear Financial Group LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a cryptocurrency investment business and is involved in brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions delivered through multiple program types, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Todd Cross is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Tucker-Haskins and Associates, MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life. Outside of advising, he has served as a field trainer for insurance agents at Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. and has worked as a grocery delivery shopper. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and ongoing portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Crandall is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, M&T Bank, and Citizens Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a commissioned notary public. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-provider platform with discretionary and non-discretionary models, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates and emphasizing wrap-fee programs.

Mark Popp is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Janney Montgomery Scott. He was self-employed for seven years before joining Janney in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several community organizations, including serving as co-chair of a fundraising event for the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center, a board member and secretary there, a member of the Rotary Club of Camillus, and a board member of the Westhill Educational Foundation. 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 diverse client base and provides investment advice through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers across multiple advisory programs.

Maxwell Bobrycki is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Dewitt, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Crystal Clear Financial Group LLC and has been affiliated with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co since 2015. Bobrycki serves as a board member of the NAIFA Syracuse chapter, where he organizes meetings and helps increase membership. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across various program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jordan Hamilton is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services, he worked at Citizens Bank and has additional experience in the telecommunications and retail sectors. 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 and utilizes a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates and third-party managers.

Karsen De Pasquale is a financial advisor at Farther with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Farther, Karsen held roles at Korn Capital Management, DePasquale Capital Inc., and Romero Capital. Outside of financial services, Karsen's work history includes positions at DoorDash, Tim Horton's, D.P. Dough, and Falconer Central School District. Farther provides discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates, utilizing a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and employs proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, and individual equities.

Turkessa Amoah is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at KeyBank, Equitable Advisors, TIAA-CREF, and Edward Jones. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering 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 to deliver its services, integrating offerings from KeyCorp affiliates and emphasizing non-discretionary asset management and percentage-of-AUM wrap fees.

Scott Lombardo is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KeyBank, LPL Financial, M&T Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates and third-party managers.

Lee Loomis is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with New York Life Insurance Co. and NYLIFE Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Loomis serves as an officer for Gideons International, an organization distributing Bibles to various institutions. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Christopher Harris is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously spent over two decades at Legend Equities Corporation and Legend Advisory Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member and owner of LADY DI LEGEND LLC, a holding company used for payroll purposes. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a long history of working with educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through various model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Michael Kasch is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Dewitt, NY. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license and has 31 years of industry experience. Kasch has been affiliated with New York Life and its related entities since 2005 and also operates Crystal Clear Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches 16U softball and serves as a high school softball umpire in the Syracuse area. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring solutions to client goals, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Gary Sunada is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Syracuse, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies in 2025, he has been associated with NYLIFE Securities since 2007 and New York Life since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokering with outside carriers for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types emphasizing tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Brian Schultz is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pinnacle Investments, Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Choice Point Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Board of Directors at Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm offers participant-level investment options through risk-based mutual fund portfolios and supports clients with education, seminars, and personalized planning services.

Scott Hueber is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2019 and previously worked at SEI Investments Management Corp and SEI Investments Distribution Co from 2016 to 2019. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm separates time-limited planning services from ongoing discretionary management, often utilizing model portfolios or customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Paul Colligan is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Colligan serves on the advisory board for the University of New Haven’s Micro MBA program and participates in activities with the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of investment and consulting services, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios across equity, balanced, and fixed-income strategies.