Frank Arkinson is a CFP® with 38 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for a scholarship organization, holds a secretary role at a charity foundation, and is a committee member at a local church in Syracuse, NY. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jessica Fontaine is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at City National Bank, Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., T Rowe Price, Axa Distributors, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Giovanni Vitale is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Vitale is also involved in owning a dry cleaning business that his wife primarily operates. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering both brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Gregory Perry is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1989, providing financial guidance and wealth management services. Greg's work focuses on helping clients develop strategic and personalized wealth management plans using a Goal Based Approach to Wealth Management. Greg holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Rochester, earned in 1987. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Through Merrill Lynch, Greg offers his clients a range of financial services such as retirement planning, investment portfolio planning, and college planning. Greg resides in Manlius, New York, with his wife Jane and their four children.

Justin Jones is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors and various organizations such as Utica University and several small businesses in food and beverage and abstract services. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often leveraging third-party sponsors and a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Carl Dattellas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Diversified Wealth Strategies, LLC, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Equitable Advisors. He is president and sole owner of Dattellas Wealth Management Group, Inc., a private securities business, and serves as a trust protector for a non-family client. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions.

Mark Worden is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Crouse Hospital Foundation, contributing to policy oversight and community outreach. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals. The firm combines wealth management services with institutional trading capabilities and offers a broad range of capital markets and banking services.

Benjamin Loder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Financial Services, Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., and M&T Bank. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through United Wealth & Tax Services, Inc. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Laurence Schnall is a CFP® professional operating with LPL Financial, bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Key Investment Services LLC, and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. He is also involved with Meridian Wealth Management in East Syracuse, NY, focusing on non-variable insurance. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Edward Shanahan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding the Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grow Wealth Partners, Macko Financial, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes risk assessment and program matching, utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory models without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Michael Sidello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously operated Siddello Associates, a wealth management business, since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in music and owns a business called UpForLive Music.com, as well as www.yourvoicebeheard.org. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party management, and institutional platforms.

James Sleeper is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 14 years and Capital Strategy Group Ltd for 33 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,000 advisors.

Michael Carroll is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Chase Investment Services Corp. prior to joining RBC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Peter Grifo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is also involved in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Brian Grooms is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery processes and advanced modeling techniques.

Paul Rubacka is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines in East Syracuse, NY. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Cuna Brokerage Services, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Merrill. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios with periodic rebalancing and a long-term investment orientation.

Andrew Meyer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 42 years of industry experience, having been with MML Investors Services since 1983. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Jeffrey Boyea is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Next Financial Group Inc for 11 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Classic Fish Art, 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advisers utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Ryan Smith is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, 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 RBC’s extensive capital markets resources.

Timothy Besio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Besio Consulting Group Ltd, Blue Owl Capital, The Carlyle Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.