Samuel Conde is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Scott Johnston is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Johnston serves as the treasurer for the Syracuse Executives Association private foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and modeling techniques.

Charles Pike is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, with a career spanning over three decades, and has operated his own accounting and tax preparation practice since 1979. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors and serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Linda Brown is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Cadaret, Grant & Co., MassMutual, and Mmlisi. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches water aerobics as a fitness instructor at the YMCA in Baldwinsville, NY, and serves as a Notary Public for the State of New York. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, 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 integrated financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Herbert Hooley Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Daniel Becker Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously in education and service roles, including positions at West Genesee School District and Delta Sonic Car Wash. 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 LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Samantha Jebbett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2015. She works on a team of four advisors, focusing on comprehensive financial planning aimed at helping clients achieve their financial goals both during their careers and in retirement. Samantha's approach emphasizes understanding clients' unique situations to develop personalized strategies that address retirement income, tax minimization, and family wealth management. With expertise in areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, and managing wealth for women, Samantha strives to guide clients through the complexities of investing and retirement planning. She collaborates closely with CPAs and attorneys to provide integrated support tailored to clients' long-term objectives. Her mission includes helping clients navigate the challenges of longer retirements and rising healthcare costs to secure the retirement they have planned for. Originally from Rochester, NY, Samantha earned her Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University and has resided in Syracuse since. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys activities such as playing trivia, completing the New York Times Crossword, lifting weights, cooking, hiking, reading, rock climbing, spending time with family, and traveling. Samantha holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

James Vavonese is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Syracuse, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual Financial Group since 2009. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using client information and firm-approved tools to deliver ongoing, collaborative financial advice.

James Marshall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Jamesville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at M&T Bank and New York Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries. He is associated with Wilmington Advisors at M&T, an entity involved in his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Jeremy Pyszczynski is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Edward Jones. LPL Enterprise, LLC 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, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Jack Aronson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and various other positions outside the financial sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies, with a broad range of financial products and services available.

Raad Mleiti is a financial professional with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held various roles including positions in education and retail. He is also engaged in non-variable insurance activities related to his financial services work. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products through an integrated platform.

David Anderson is a financial advisor with Cetera in Cicero, NY, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He also operates a public accounting firm as a CPA since 1988. Anderson serves as an audit committee member for the Mexico Academy and Central Schools. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Sydney Hopkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, Hopkins worked at SRC, Inc., WSYR NewsChannel9, and WVNS Fox59. 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 with a network of more than 23,700 advisors across 15,000 branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Luke Sciarrone is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Equitable Advisors. His background also includes roles outside the financial industry, such as work at Mayers Cider Mill and teaching positions at SUNY Brockport and Monroe Community College. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to multiple investment programs through a platform that integrates advisory and brokerage capabilities along with affiliated insurance products.

Anna Bristol is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors based in Syracuse, NY, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at AxA Advisors and CXTEC. She serves as a director on the board of Liverpool Turkey Trot, Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

David Johnson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and previously at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Beau Lapage is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Broadview Federal Credit Union and Rapid Response Monitoring. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Nicholas Stam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously worked at Tismart. Outside of his advisory role, Stam serves as the head cross country coach at Manlius Pebble Hill School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Michael Wirtheim is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience, including 20 years at UBS Financial Services. He holds the Series 66 designation. Wirtheim serves as Board President for Enable, a nonprofit organization supporting people with disabilities in Syracuse. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies, offering a range of advisory programs that include portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.