Joseph Silino is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at TIAA-CREF, M&T Securities, and Merrill. He also serves as a financial advisor for the 401(k) Plan Benefit provided by Pinnacle Employee Services. Pinnacle Investments, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion and serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory consultations, using both fundamental and technical analysis to tailor investment programs.

Mark Nardella is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Pinnacle Investments, LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at Valic Financial Advisors, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Nardella serves as a board member of Pinnacle Holding Company, LLC. Pinnacle Investments, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, wrap-fee programs, and advisory consultations, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis across various investment strategies.

Bailey Wilkinson is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. before joining Pinnacle Investments in 2022. Wilkinson’s background also includes one year with Rhino Lacrosse and four years at Le Moyne College. Pinnacle Investments is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion and serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory consultations, employing both fundamental and technical analysis with diverse permitted strategies.

Brian Hill is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Hill serves on the board of directors for ARISE Child and Family Services, a nonprofit organization. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers.

Alan Chandler is a financial advisor at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 30 years and Sound Mind Financial, LLC since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally preaches at local churches. Creative Financial Designs serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer retirement plans, offering investment management and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and includes a range of strategies from passive to tactically managed portfolios, as well as Biblical Responsible Investing options.

Kevin Szozda is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Young & Franklin Tactair for nine years. Pinnacle Investments, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion through approximately 57 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, wrap-fee programs, and advisory consultations with tailored investment strategies.

Colin Nardella is a financial advisor with Pinnacle Investments, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Pinnacle Investments since 2023 and previously held roles at Lincoln Financial Distributors, Inc. Nardella serves as an assistant coach for the Manlius Pebble Hill Boys' Tennis Team. Pinnacle Investments, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion in assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis to tailor investment programs and offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party manager selection.

Kevin Markert is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Encoura, ESP Enterprises, and the University of Delaware. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 240 advisors and more than $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, offering portfolio management and financial planning through a combination of internal models and third-party managers.

Lisa Chasse is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Institute for Sexuality Education & Enlightenment. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and integrating retirement-plan consulting with advisory services.

Joseph O'Connor is a financial advisor with Pinnacle Investments, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, SunTrust Advisory Services, PNC Wealth Management, and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of finance, he works part-time at a local liquor and wine store. Pinnacle Investments, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion with approximately 57 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory consultations with investment strategies that include fundamental and technical analysis.

Kathleen Hierholzer is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Pinnacle Investments since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a commissioned Notary Public in New York State. Pinnacle Investments, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion and serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor investment programs.

Eric Krouse is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Pinnacle Investments since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as COO of Pinnacle Holding Company, LLC, a financial services business. Pinnacle Investments is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion through approximately 57 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients using a range of financial planning and portfolio management strategies across multiple custodial platforms.

Daniel Raite is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Pinnacle Investments, Inc. since 1995. He holds a Series 63 designation. Pinnacle Investments, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion through approximately 57 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other institutional clients, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory consultations.

Katherine Dooley is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret Grant/Atria, Visions Federal Credit Union, and Citizens Bank. Pinnacle Investments, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion and serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory consultations, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis across various investment strategies.

Andrew Schaffel is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) who holds a Series 66 credential and has 23 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Eagle Strategies and New York Life for over 16 and 20 years respectively, and leads Crystal Clear Financial Group LLC, a business focused on brokering non-registered insurance products. Schaffel serves on the board of the CNY Estate Planning Council and is the author of a self-help book titled Money Matters. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm delivers tailored advice through various program types and manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis, working within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Steven Burgess is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, M&T Bank, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Mutual Inc., alongside self-employment since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with his son’s local tree removal and maintenance services on a limited basis. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, offering fiduciary oversight under ERISA Section 3(38) and participant-level investment options through asset allocation portfolios. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach, managing unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios and supporting clients with education, seminars, and personalized retirement planning.

Justin Harlow is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Pathfinder Bank and held various roles connected to Syracuse University and the Urban Sports Hall of Fame of Syracuse, NY. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipalities. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party portfolio management along with custody and trustee services.

William Nice is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, providing brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services.

Thomas Bird is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as a self-employed tax preparer during tax season. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network, utilizing both discretionary in-house investment teams and non-discretionary third-party managers.

James Eicholzer is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Analysts. His previous roles include positions at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advisory services, he owns and operates Eicholzer Tax Service, specializing in personal income tax preparation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches. The firm employs a proprietary mutual fund screening process and maintains institutional relationships that support various investment products and services.