Ellen Raflowski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Valic Financial Advisors since 2016 and is also associated with Agia in a non-securities insurance capacity. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors.

Ernesto Smith Fernandez is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors, LLC and KeyBank. He also has a background that includes military service with the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias and teaching at Preuniversitario Saul Delgado. 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 network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates, offering a variety of wrap programs and investment solutions largely managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Erin Puff is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been involved with Djpuff Advisors Group, Inc. since 2014, where she also serves as Operations Manager. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, financial planning, and introduction to third-party managers. The firm employs a combination of sub-advisers and model-based allocations, including market-timing and momentum-based strategies in some legacy programs.

Donald Puff is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Camillus, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has served as the Operations Manager for DJPuff Advisors Group, Inc. since 2006 and has been with GWN Securities since 2004. In addition to advisory services, he operates as a general agent in the insurance business, focusing on life, health, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through multiple managed account programs and financial planning options. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management with model-based allocations and uses a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers, employing both traditional asset allocation and tactical, momentum-based strategies.

Carolyn Barnaba is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked in various capacities within KeyBank and its affiliates since 2001. 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 network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model for portfolio implementation and is integrated with KeyCorp affiliates offering additional financial services.

Daniel Hopkins is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions. The firm operates a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Matthew Pfeiffer is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Key Investment Services LLC for 11 years. Pfeiffer is also the owner of Harbor Wealth Advisors CNY, Inc., a financial services company, and is involved in insurance and annuity support roles. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving a wide range of clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

James Keller III is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Camillus, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities and KeyBank. 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 employs a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates.

Sarah Puff is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWN Securities since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed as an agent for life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance, assisting clients in selecting suitable insurance policies as part of their overall financial plans. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm uses a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and employs both traditional and momentum-based investment strategies.

Julie Carr is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Baldwinsville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation, as well as ongoing work in tax preparation as vice president of Michel Tax & Accounting Service. She also has experience in life insurance sales. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm uses an in-house Investment Management & Research team to develop strategic portfolios and operates a layered delivery model combining advisor-led relationships with model portfolios and third-party managers.

James Connell Jr. is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 34 years of industry experience, including roles at The Leaders Group, Inc. since 2014 and at James V Connell Associates since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing and recruiting for insurance-related businesses. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and offers both traditional and digital investment programs through a network of independent representatives and sub-advisors.

Jeffrey Bryce is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Key Investment Services since 2018, following roles at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs with a multi-provider model that includes discretionary implementation by Envestnet and portfolio design by Key Wealth Chief Investment Office and third-party managers.

Andrew Bartholomew is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Key Investment Services since 2016, following two years at LPL Financial. 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 portfolio management and model-based advisory products through a multi-provider platform, integrating services from affiliated entities such as KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

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.

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.

Nicholas Jackson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Abigail Stevens is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, she worked at Auburn Community FCU and Visions Federal Credit Union and has experience in both the education and nonprofit sectors. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm works with a broad client base and offers a variety of advisory programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Sharon Charles is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 35 years of industry experience. She has held her current roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2005. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written recommendations on a variety of financial planning topics. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option while keeping the services distinct.

Jessica Myers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Liverpool, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2025 and previously held roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and other firms. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.