John Benns Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities aligned with his advisory business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and various institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products.

Paul Ridley is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Syracuse, NY. He works closely with individuals, families, retirees, and business owners throughout Syracuse, Central New York, and surrounding communities to develop personalized financial strategies. His professional focus areas include liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Paul provides ongoing advice and guidance tailored to clients' unique needs and aspirations. With more than 15 years of experience in financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, insurance strategies, and wealth management, Paul has worked in various financial institutions, including Fidelity Investments, Goldman Sachs, and Merrill Lynch. Before returning to the Syracuse area, he gained experience in both institutional and retail financial environments, enhancing his perspective on investment analysis, client relationship management, and market dynamics. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kentucky. Paul's approach begins with understanding what matters most to each client, aiming to build strategies around their goals, values, and priorities. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with community organizations such as Genesis Group, Habitat for Humanity, Helping Hounds, and Humane CNY. His personal interests include football, hiking, running, and skiing.

Michael Cousineau is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise based in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Cousineau is involved in business consulting for RV rental operations. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by its Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Patrick Mahar is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing extensive experience in financial services since 1995. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2006 following the acquisition of his previous employer. Patrick's professional focus centers on assisting individuals, families, and businesses in achieving their short- and long-term financial objectives through a consultative and objective wealth management approach. Patrick holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. He is also a qualified Portfolio Advisor, providing clients with traditional financial advice as well as tailored investment strategies that include Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and approved third-party managers. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and investment strategy for both individual and corporate clients. A 1992 graduate of Cornell University, Patrick resides in Westvale, New York, with his wife Beth and their two children. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys golf, skiing, ice hockey, music, and spending time with his family.

Bradley Harte is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 63 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. 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 offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and operates with a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and external strategists.

Ginger Baker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Bailey Financial Group and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions in Sarasota, FL, focusing on insurance business activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Joseph Correia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Liverpool, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with United Financial Services in tax preparation and accounting, and he manages activities through Johnson Wealth Management Group LLC. 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 and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting its large network of investment adviser representatives with advanced research and operational tools.

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.

Sean Gardner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2007, with a brief period at Advised Assets Groups, LLC and GWFS Equities, Inc. from 2021 to 2023. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

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 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AxA Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and United Van Lines. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

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.

Michael Cook is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 15 years and has operated MJC Financial Services since 2009. Cook also provides tax preparation and accounting services in Syracuse, NY. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Allison Small is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, Small is involved in coaching ice hockey for several local teams and serves as treasurer for a hockey-related organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, offers a range of advisory programs and services to individual and institutional clients. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and employs both in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.