Michael Davirro is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ETFIdea, LLC, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and he is co-owner of Bowers & Company CPAs PLLC, a CPA firm in Syracuse, NY. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and consulting through his CPA firm. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and a broad client base. The firm provides a wide range of managed-account programs and access to third-party asset managers, backed by extensive support services including trading, reporting, and custody.

Erin Puff is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been involved with Djpuff Advisors Group, Inc. since 2014, where she also serves as Operations Manager. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, financial planning, and introduction to third-party managers. The firm employs a combination of sub-advisers and model-based allocations, including market-timing and momentum-based strategies in some legacy programs.

Nathan Stevens is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2018 and previously was with Eastgate Financial from 2016 to 2018. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary services using multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Thomas Baker is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Syracuse, NY. He has worked at Salt City Financial Advisors since 2019 and previously spent a decade with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors through a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support, while offering a variety of discretionary and customized portfolio solutions.

Donald Puff is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Camillus, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has served as the Operations Manager for DJPuff Advisors Group, Inc. since 2006 and has been with GWN Securities since 2004. In addition to advisory services, he operates as a general agent in the insurance business, focusing on life, health, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through multiple managed account programs and financial planning options. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management with model-based allocations and uses a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers, employing both traditional asset allocation and tactical, momentum-based strategies.

Katelyn Kriesel is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Morgan Stanley, and ETFidea, LLC. She also serves as an elected Town Councilor for the Town of Manlius. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, supporting client portfolios through both internal and external investment management solutions.

James Tucker IV is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Madison Financial Planning Group, having held prior roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, with a broad range of investment options and back-office support.

Joseph Diamond is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at KeyBank from 2015 to 2018 before joining Key Investment Services. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider platform and emphasizes non-discretionary model selection with integrated services from KeyCorp affiliates.

Daniel Hopkins is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions. The firm operates a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Susan Izyk is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CCO Investment Services and Citizens Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she serves in a monitoring role for the Liverpool School District. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s investment approach includes customized asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide portfolio management.

Kristopher Wadsworth is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Co., NYLIFE Securities LLC, and various financial services firms. He also manages a team of agents at Bankers Life & Casualty, focusing on hiring and training related to insurance product sales. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ objectives and risk profiles.

Brynner Holland is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., as well as prior work in the automotive and pet care industries. Outside of advisory work, he manages a short-term rental property through Vrbo. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Matthew Pfeiffer is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Key Investment Services LLC for 11 years. Pfeiffer is also the owner of Harbor Wealth Advisors CNY, Inc., a financial services company, and is involved in insurance and annuity support roles. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving a wide range of clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

William Kriesel is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at B&C Planning Services LLC, ETFIDEA LLC, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Diversified Capital Management. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $213 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Russell White is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bankers Life Securities, Inc., New York Life Insurance Co, and earlier positions outside finance at Uber and Christian Brothers Academy. He serves as a board member of CNYSME, a networking organization for Syracuse sales executives. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.

James Keller III is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Camillus, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities and KeyBank. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates.

Sarah Puff is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWN Securities since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed as an agent for life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance, assisting clients in selecting suitable insurance policies as part of their overall financial plans. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm uses a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and employs both traditional and momentum-based investment strategies.

Annie Baker is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Syracuse, NY. She holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience, all of which have been with PBJ Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of Geddes Federal Savings & Loan Association. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and nondiscretionary managed account programs and access to third-party asset managers while providing custody, clearing, and back-office services.

Marie Norkett is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Planning since 2025. Her prior roles include positions at Sageview Advisory Group, Capital One, United Income, Blue Ocean Strategic Capital, and The Carta Group/Community Bank. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by selective private market exposure and tax-efficient techniques.

Scott Stevens is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. and LPL Financial, LLC. Stevens operates Eastgate Financial Group, an investment-related business in Syracuse, NY. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with access to proprietary and third-party investment strategies.