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.

Jonathan Knight is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2007. Knight is also the CFO of Strategic Concepts Group, LLC, the holding company for his financial planning practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Joel Urist is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and operates Urist Financial & Retirement Planning, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Urist Financial & Retirement Planning, Inc., dedicating time monthly to this business. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Allison Haslam is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president and volunteer for Fabius Pompey Apartments in Fabius, NY. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

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.

Marcus Mcfee Walters is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at AxA Advisors. Walters serves on the SUNY Oswego Gold Leadership Council and holds board positions with the Onondaga Community College Foundation and the Oswego College Foundation. He is also the owner of MMW Merch LLC, a wholesale business. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes risk assessment and client-specific program matching, offering a range of investment solutions through a network of advisers and third-party managers.

Zachary Walton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in farming activities in Port Byron, 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 provides a range of financial planning and investment services supported by proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and advisor-facing technology tools.

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.

Maryann Pierce is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in East Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 19 years and Marathon Financial Advisors, Inc. for 11 years. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Kirwan Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior roles include tenures at Cuso Financial Services and Empower Associated Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and proprietary model strategies, with a focus on tailoring strategies to client objectives and disclosing affiliated-strategy economics.

Ava Field is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Binghamton University, as well as involvement with Timber Banks Golf Club. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment approach.

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 is 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 creating personalized wealth management strategies aligned with clients' goals, focusing on areas such as legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Cheryl emphasizes understanding clients' values and life goals to develop flexible strategies suited to changing market conditions. Cheryl holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ithaca College and has earned 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 early career included serving as a volunteer firefighter and EMT-D, experiences that shaped her approach to teamwork and resilience. She has lived abroad in Bali, Indonesia, which broadened her cultural perspective. Outside of her professional work, Cheryl is active in community involvement with organizations such as Friends Forever Animal Rescue, HLACNY, Marcellus NY Food Pantry, Sunshine Horses, Eastern Farm Workers Association, and the Onondaga Hill Fire Department. She enjoys gardening, hiking, photography, reading, writing, yoga, and spending time with her family. She resides in Onondaga Hill with her husband, two sons, a rescued dog, two cats, 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.

James Diblasi is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Multiple Sclerosis Resources of Central New York, a charity focused on providing support for individuals with multiple sclerosis. 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 involves proprietary analysis and allocation guidance developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.