James Sleeper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in East Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 14 years and Capital Strategy Group Ltd for 33 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Michael Carroll is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm implements client strategies through in-house and third-party investment managers, providing options for tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

Peter Grifo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is also involved in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Paul Rubacka is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines in East Syracuse, NY. He has been with the firm since 2016, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and its affiliate. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Ryan Smith is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets resources.

Courtney Arria is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2006. She is based in East Syracuse, NY. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the executor of her late husband's estate. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, employing diverse strategies that include model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized allocations.

Carol Doyle is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 14 years before joining RBC in 2023. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Matthew Crossman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he provides notary services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports.

Carla Palamone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1997. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ginger Baker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Bailey Financial Group and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions in Sarasota, FL, focusing on insurance business activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Brent Kessler is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his financial advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-driven planning using advanced software tools and offers a range of event-driven planning programs.

Jonathan Knight is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2007. Knight is also the CFO of Strategic Concepts Group, LLC, the holding company for his financial planning practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Joel Urist is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and operates Urist Financial & Retirement Planning, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Urist Financial & Retirement Planning, Inc., dedicating time monthly to this business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Shannon Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials. Brown has been with Edward Jones since 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, Brown was involved with Helping Celebrate Abilities/Handicapped Children's Association and worked as a birth doula. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Allison Haslam is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president and volunteer for Fabius Pompey Apartments in Fabius, NY. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Allison Small is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, Small is involved in coaching ice hockey for several local teams and serves as treasurer for a hockey-related organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, offers a range of advisory programs and services to individual and institutional clients. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and employs both in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Zachary Walton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in farming activities in Port Byron, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment services supported by proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and advisor-facing technology tools.

Maryann Pierce is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in East Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 19 years and Marathon Financial Advisors, Inc. for 11 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ava Field is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Binghamton University, as well as involvement with Timber Banks Golf Club. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment approach.

Matthew Easterly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in East Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007, including its predecessor LINSCO Private Ledger. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with NBT Insurance Agency, LLC, focusing on marketing and sales of non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies for discretionary and non-discretionary management.