John Colvin is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Syracuse, New York. He is a Senior Financial Advisor and a member of the M C S Group, collaborating with fellow Senior Financial Advisors Bill Maffei and David Schneid. Together, the team brings over 40 years of combined experience serving diverse clients including New York State employees, business owners, executives, healthcare professionals, retirees, and multigenerational households. John specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies, focusing on areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Drawing on the resources of Merrill Lynch, he guides clients through the pursuit of their financial goals with strategies tailored to their unique needs. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation as well as being a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). John's educational background includes a High School Diploma from Union Springs High School and an Associate's Degree from Cayuga Community College. He is also actively involved in his community as a volunteer with the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce. John resides in Auburn, New York, with his wife Leanna, their two children, and their cat. Outside of his professional activities, he enjoys sports including basketball, football, golf, racquetball, and is a Buffalo Bills season ticket holder.

Richard Kordas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Medicare counseling. In addition to advising, he is a tax preparation business owner and a public notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lea Di Giovanni is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, she worked at UBS Financial Services, Hart Agency, Tompkins Community Bank, and Auburn City Schools. Outside of finance, she has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at Osteria Salina. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Dylan Haak is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Syracuse, NY, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Strategic Financial Solutions. Outside of financial services, he has experience working in the food and retail sectors. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with a focus on access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Michael Day is a CFP®-certified financial advisor associated with LPL Financial, with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at M&T Securities, Inc. since 1998 and has been with LPL Financial since 2021. He is also employed by Wilmington Trust, N.A., where he primarily performs banking-related functions. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Justin Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Orchard Registered Investment Advisors and has an outside business activity with Tyda Services Inc. in Liverpool, NY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Katherine Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been associated with Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. She holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Syracuse, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that uses firm-approved tools and analyses to support client financial plans.

Michael Campagna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors and Community Bank, and he has ownership in Silent Bell, LLC, a non-investment related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a wide range of advisory and brokerage services.

Louis Goeckel is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Key Investment Services, LPL Financial, and HSBC Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the NFL Alumni Upstate New York Chapter and is a co-patent holder of a face mask design. OSAIC serves a variety of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Kenneth Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at M&T Bank and M&T Securities since 2008 and briefly at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in 2008. Williams is also a notary and performs financial institution duties with Wilmington Trust. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a broad suite of non-advisory financial products.

Natasha Wilbur is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and the Series 66 license. She has 23 years of industry experience, including 17 years at M&T Securities, Inc. before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Brett Holberg is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for the Tree of Hope Foundation and is a member of the Rochester Street Historic District Advisory Board. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, with additional services in financial planning, insurance, and affiliated trust custody.

Alex Dauksza is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Excelsior Wealth Partners and has held roles at St. Bonaventure University and Fayetteville Manlius High School. He also provides research reports through an investment-related LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party solutions.

Joseph Viviano is a financial advisor at Osaic with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Royal Alliance. Outside of his advisory role, Viviano serves as an unpaid student mentor and guest speaker at Le Moyne College, volunteers with the United Way of Central New York, and holds board positions with Sustainability for Scholarships and the Association of Upstate New York. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, offering portfolios constructed with a variety of asset classes managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases, supported by advanced tools and third-party resources.

Frank Torelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and CFCU Community Credit Union since 2014. Torelli also operates a wealth management business located at CFCU Community Credit Union. 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, delivering advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Rossetti is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2017, following a brief tenure at MicRo Productions, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by an affiliated entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary investment research and third-party data.

Daniel Werner is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held roles at Pruco Securities LLC and CareCentrix. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business named BACKHARO LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment strategies developed by LPL’s Research Department and affiliates.

Patricia Brooks is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, previously with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is a business owner involved in the restaurant and bar industry as a partner at Talking Cursive Brewing Company in Syracuse, NY. 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 offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual engagements tailored to clients' goals.

Diane Mowry is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where she has worked since 2009. She has 16 years of industry experience and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the American Heart Association and Zonta International’s Auburn Chapter. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Thomas Austin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 34 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Comstock Properties LLC, a real estate business involved in mortgage collection. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, offering comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services.