Thomas Bailey is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, JMA Wireless, and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Outside of advising, Bailey operates his own income tax preparation and financial services LLC and works as a licensed New York State armed guard and retired police officer. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, through a large network of advisors managing over $1.3 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both direct management and third-party managers on the Hilltop/Hilltop-cleared Envestnet platform.

James Brennan is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Princor Financial Services Corp, Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Columbia Hall Inc., an S-Corp involved in the rehabilitation of a commercial building. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and financial services to both individual and corporate clients, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking. The firm is dually registered as an SEC investment adviser and FINRA broker-dealer and is noted for its significant non-discretionary asset management and active broker-dealer operations.

Thomas Brown is a financial advisor with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC in Syracuse, NY. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including eight years with Blue Water Capital Management, LLC prior to his current role. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction aligned with each client’s goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance, and uniquely services banking and thrift institutions while overseeing wrap-fee programs and sub-advisor relationships.

Anita Lombardi is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Everest Consultants, LLC for two decades. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and managing member of A.P. Lombardi Group, LLC, an entity involved in investment-related financial activities, including commission-based insurance product sales. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client needs.

Philip Allen IV is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with one year at the firm and over seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Atria Wealth Solutions and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of financial advising, he was involved with Lemoyne College, Syracuse Nets, and Carrier Dome Concessions. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and a self-directed brokerage solution for qualified retirement plans, managing over $8 billion in assets with a combination of top-down macro and bottom-up security analysis.

John Paganelli is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Blue Water Capital Management, LLC from 2007 to 2024, which now operates as a DBA under Perigon Wealth Management. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, often delegating day-to-day management to independent managers while maintaining oversight and conducting regular account reviews.

Bridget Cunningham is a financial advisor at Dakota Wealth, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at KeyBank NA for 28 years before joining Dakota Wealth in 2021. Dakota Wealth, LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and portfolio management services to a diverse clientele including individuals, trusts, foundations, and business enterprises. The firm utilizes a long-term, customized investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Caleb Humbert is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a lacrosse referee. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to pooled vehicles and institutional clients, including pension plans and government entities. The firm employs a team-based, strategy-specific investment process that combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Stephen Swift is a financial advisor with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC in Syracuse, NY, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Perigon and its predecessor entities since 2007. Additionally, he has been active in insurance sales through his sole proprietorship and an affiliated insurance agency since 1988. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction with regular reviews and serves as both sponsor and oversight manager of wrap-fee programs and sub-advisor relationships.

Michael Cooke is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with a Series 65 credential and over six years of diverse professional experience, including roles in wealth management and investment firms as well as positions outside the financial industry such as at Stetson University and in sports instruction. He has worked at Prosperity Capital Advisors since 2026 and previously held roles at JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management and Calamos Investments. Prosperity Capital Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, retirement plans, and other Registered Investment Advisors. The firm primarily employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies with ongoing portfolio supervision, using model suites from providers such as BlackRock, Dimensional, and Vanguard, alongside advisor-directed portfolios and third-party sub-advisors.

Daniel Jeffery is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with The AmeriFlex Group. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Best Times Financial Planning. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Labrador Mountain Ski Patrol and is a board member of the Cavalry Club. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Patrick Mahardy is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Akira Gatewood is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Syracuse, NY, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic, Akira worked at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles including agent selling non-securities insurance products at Agia. Outside of financial services, Akira is a musician who writes, records, and performs original music. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions.

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.

Joseph Lazzaro Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and IFP Securities, LLC, having previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Thomas Militello is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC before joining United Planners in 2021. Militello also owns Adirondack Investment Strategies, a marketing DBA, and serves as an insurance agent for non-variable insurance. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advisory services through independent Investment Adviser Representatives, employing a mix of custodians and third-party money managers, with a notable focus on non-discretionary account management.

Albina Balkic is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Key Investment Services LLC since 2016, including a role at KeyBank during that period. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model involving Envestnet, the Key Wealth Chief Investment Office, and third-party managers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment options along with various wrap programs and ancillary insurance products.

David Palmiter is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for 17 years and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a single-family rental property. 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 large network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and utilizes a multi-provider model with discretionary implementation and third-party strategist portfolios, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates.

Christian Brown is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at LPL Financial and M&T Securities, Inc. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a large network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options and offers various wrap programs supported by affiliated custodial and insurance services.

Michael De Bottis is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC based in Liverpool, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, M&T Securities, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor 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 integrating Envestnet and KeyCorp affiliates, focusing primarily on non-discretionary asset management within wrap-fee programs.