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 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2013, as well as The Mutual Fund Store from 2011 to 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Ciciarelli is the founder, director, and president of the 3rd Ward Community Group, a community organization based in Syracuse, NY, and he also owns and operates a farming business focused on garlic cultivation. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a proprietary, committee-driven modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Michelle Lester is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, and has three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed in a supervisory, non-investment related position with Syracuse Parking Services and serves as power of attorney for her parents. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Caragh Fahy is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. She has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 22 years and Commonwealth Financial Network for three years. Fahy is also the owner of Madison Financial Planning Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by both proprietary and third-party strategies.

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 Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and tutoring with Varsity Tutors. Outside of finance, he is involved in online tutoring through Varsity Tutors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charities, offering financial planning and a variety of asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Janna Connolly is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Vision Works and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she assists her children with their part-time business creating and selling fishing lures. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to multiple program platforms.

John Cronin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Berkshirebanc Investment Services. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a broad range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Andrew Whalen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering solutions that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

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 previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, serving clients since 2011. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering financial planning, asset manager access, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

John Fabrizio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Skaneateles, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Securities, Invest Financial Corporation, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates boys lacrosse games with the National Intercollegiate Officials Association and the CNY Lacrosse Officials Association. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing various investment strategies and tools, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

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.

David Rebeor is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked at Walmart and held academic positions at SUNY Oswego and Onondaga Community College. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party advisory platforms and offers a range of investment solutions including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives.

Charles Baracco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at INVEST Financial Corp. and Community Bank. He is involved with OneGroup Retirement Advisors, dedicating significant time to that activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Brandon Champion is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles including at Northern Pines Golf Course and SUNY Oswego. In addition to his advisory work, he assists with research analysis and administrative tasks at Excelsior Wealth Partners LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation efforts.

Christopher Moak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously at Independent Financial Partners. Moak also operates Good Life Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing a wide array of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Gary Allen is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 50 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 1976. Since 2011, he has also been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed by internal and third-party managers.

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.