Jason Moody is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Mutual of Omaha, MML Investors Services Inc., and MassMutual. Moody is also involved in individual insurance sales outside of his advisory role. 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 a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Frederick Shibel Jr. is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel in 2017, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2017. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Marc Franco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Skaneateles Cares Car Club, assisting in organizing events such as car cruises and shows. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Andrew Contos is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at SUNY Oswego, Diamond Baseball Holdings, ASM Global, Nichol's Supermarkets, and in education at Liverpool High School and Liverpool Middle School. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a broad wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Joseph Scro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at AxA Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and United Van Lines, among others, prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party program models.

Timothy Jennings is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and utilizes firm-approved tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, while clients implement and update their plans independently.

Matthew Francis is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. His other business activities include involvement with a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Matthew Lasher is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Lasher serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for Aquarius Cup. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and ongoing advice, with recommendations supported by proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Earl Phillips is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1987, including a tenure at Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Ryan Kozyra is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and M&T Securities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Paul Kobel is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Key Investment Services LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Kevin Riley is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. He also holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Kevin is actively involved as an owner and officer of Planned Results, Inc., a support company, and has worked as an insurance agent through the same entity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and offers innovative advisory programs alongside municipal and public-finance services.

Marcus Mcfee Walters is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017, including a period when the firm was known as AxA Advisors. Walters is involved in community and educational organizations, serving on the SUNY Oswego Gold Leadership Council and boards of the Onondaga Community College Foundation and Oswego College Foundation. He is also the owner of MMW Merch LLC, a wholesale business based in Syracuse, NY. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party managed solutions.

Christopher Coates is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, St Bonaventure University’s Accounting Department, and Arctic Glacier Premium Ice. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad client base.

James Gregg is a financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and financial planning analyses to support client decisions.

Matthew Easterly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in East Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007, including its predecessor LINSCO Private Ledger. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with NBT Insurance Agency, LLC, focusing on marketing and sales of non-variable insurance products. 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 advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Cheryl Mcleod serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, with over 25 years of experience guiding individuals and families through various financial transitions. She specializes in legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Cheryl approaches wealth management by creating strategies that reflect clients' unique goals and values, emphasizing personalized wealth management through one-on-one conversations. Cheryl holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ithaca College and maintains several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Her background includes serving as a volunteer firefighter and EMT-D, experiences that have influenced her professional approach. Beyond her professional work, Cheryl is actively involved in her community through organizations such as the Eastern Farm Workers Association, Friends Forever Animal Rescue, the Onondaga Hill Fire Department, and Sunshine Horses. She enjoys gardening, hiking, photography, reading, writing, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga. Cheryl lives in Onondaga Hill with her husband, two sons, a rescued dog named Lacy, a senior cat, and a flock of free-range chickens.

James Cotter is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory platforms.

Matthew Kelsey is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, The Terzolo Financial Group, Inc., and Equitable. Kelsey is involved with The Terzolo Financial Group, Inc., where he provides executive support and account maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Sara Scardaci is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research and First Command Financial Services, as well as periods dedicated to homemaking. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides annual, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning services including estate settlement and employer-sponsored programs.