Philip Dean is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets, LLC since 2008. 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 multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Paul Haberek Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following a 13-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner and president of a real estate business in Cicero, New York. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kevin O'Connor is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he has worked since 1993. He serves in a dual role as both a Financial Advisor and a leader in the local market. In his leadership position, Kevin provides training and coaching to Financial Advisors and Client Associates and focuses on growing the Syracuse office through recruitment and training programs. Kevin applies a Goals Based Approach to Wealth Management, helping clients with a broad range of wealth management needs. He emphasizes clear and regular communication about financial strategies and is committed to mitigating client anxiety through financial education. His expertise spans areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Le Moyne College. Kevin has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning and is a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) professional, among other credentials. He and his wife Michelle reside in Syracuse with their two sons, Ryan and Justin. Kevin enjoys golfing, skiing, boating, and traveling with his family. He is involved with various nonprofit boards and supports charitable activities through Merrill's Syracuse office.

Nancy Sheftic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Merrill, Bank of America, UBS Financial Services, and Wellcare before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Bergan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Syracuse, NY, and has four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management of a multi-family home. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Gerald Ciciarelli is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following three years at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and president of the 3rd Ward Community Group, a community organization in Syracuse, NY, and owns Ciciarelli Farms LLC, a farming business focused on garlic. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a broad client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Michelle Lester is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed in a supervisory non-investment capacity at Syracuse Parking Services and serves as power of attorney for her parents. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer and relies on LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Jared Swift is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at SUNY Empire State University, Monroe Community College, and Cutting Edge Decks, Inc. He is based in Syracuse, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mark Nicolosi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Varsity Tutors, where he provides online tutoring outside of his advisory duties. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, employing a range of advisory and brokerage solutions through various program sponsors and endorsed TAMPs.

Andrew Whalen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through a combination of advisory and brokerage/insurance channels. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging third-party asset managers and LPL programs to tailor services to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Dawn Frenza is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Syracuse, NY, holding the Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Jason Capron is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2010 to 2025. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Nicholas Purchiaroni is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2011 and has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm integrates advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products through its platform.

James Macri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes over three decades at Metlife Securities Inc. before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Charles Baracco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at INVEST Financial Corp. and Community Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Brandon Champion is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth Inc. in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he has been involved with Northern Pines Golf Course and SUNY Oswego since 2021, with additional experience at Delta Sonic and Cicero North Syracuse Education. He also serves as a registered assistant at Excelsior Wealth Partners LLC, where he contributes to research analysis and document management. OSAIC Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors and platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio management using various investment vehicles and third-party solutions.

Gary Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 49 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1976 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Derek Loomis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cicero, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mohamed Attia is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise based in Dewitt, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over a decade. His outside business activities include involvement with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Daniel Adler is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise in Syracuse, NY. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with CareValue, a Medicare Advantage insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of investment and insurance products through an integrated platform combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance sales.