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.

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 at Key Investment Services LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, M&T Bank, and Citizens Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he is a Notary Public. 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 clients through a broad network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and integrates with KeyCorp affiliates to deliver a range of investment, advisory, and financial services.

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, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Citizens Bank, Verizon, Best Buy, and Onondaga Community College. 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 utilizes a multi-provider model combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with integration of services from KeyCorp affiliates.

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.

Sonnet Loftus is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and has prior experience at Michael Roberts Associates and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. She is a partner and part owner of Michael Roberts Associates, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including managed model portfolios and personalized indexing, while providing operational and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

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.

George Nardone is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2024, he worked at Diversified Capital and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., among other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Director of Operations at Eastwood Dental Office in Syracuse, NY. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors. The firm provides a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services, supporting both individual and institutional clients.

Rachel Roney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at Commonwealth since 2019 and co-owns Michael Roberts Associates Inc., where she has been involved since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she is Vice President and co-owner of Back Beat, Inc., a private entity unrelated to investment activities. 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 hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custodial services, supporting advisors in portfolio implementation through both internal and external resources.

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.

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.

Riley La Vancha is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. Prior to this, Riley worked at Rockbridge Investment Management, LLC. Outside of the financial industry, Riley serves on the board of a nonprofit organization, Devins Rec Room, which supports individuals in alcohol or drug recovery in Syracuse, NY. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations aligned with clients’ goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Shane Murphy is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Michael Roberts Associates, Fiscal Advisors & Marketing Inc., Capital Strategy Group, and Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales at his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and serves both individual and institutional clients with over $212 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of managed account programs, third-party asset management access, retirement consulting, and custody services, providing portfolios through internally managed models or outsourced platforms.