Diane Kingsley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Utica, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and had a one-year tenure at PPL Inc. in 2025. In addition to advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees portfolio implementation with a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Mark Daviau is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes more than 25 years with Metropolitan Life and related entities. Outside of his financial career, he serves as a board member of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials and is active as a basketball referee. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools and strategies to develop collaborative client relationships.

Christopher Scharf is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2018. Prior to that, he was with The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied from 2013 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and financial advisors. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Matthew Sheridan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2018 and previously worked at M. Griffith Investment Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies that include traditional and non-traditional investments, as well as discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Christopher Giambrone is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 17 years and Equitable Advisors for 4 years. Giambrone serves as a course instructor at SUNYIT and the Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement, and he holds a trustee role for a non-family trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Graham Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and has prior experience at Mohawk Valley Capital Management and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of advising, Nelson is the owner of a construction business, McGinnis Nelson Construction Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to 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, retirement advice, and institutional platforms supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Allison Major is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 11 years. Additionally, she has been affiliated with Mohawk Valley Capital Management for over two decades. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Stephanie Osborn is a financial advisor at Osaic with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at CG Capital, Commonwealth Financial Network, Royal Alliance, and Advanced Group Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she provides administrative support to Osaic representatives operating under Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Sarah Militano is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds a Series 66 credential. She has 13 years of industry experience, working concurrently at Osaic and Paradigm Consulting Inc. since 2012, and more recently at Empire Retirement Plans, LLC. She serves as a board member of Abraham House, a nonprofit organization. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of investment programs supported by affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

David Sherline is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in professional sports entities Syracuse Professional Sports LLC and Utica City FC, LLC, and owns a car wash business in Westmoreland, NY. 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 employs both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

Terry Gras is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Otsego Mutual Fire Insurance Company for five years and has held positions at Stanley Black & Decker, Travelers Insurance, and Bentley University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Leslie Shepardson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 63 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, Leslie worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, with earlier experience at Allstate Insurance Co. Outside of advising, Leslie volunteers as a note-taker for the Whitesboro Gymnastics Boosters, a nonprofit organization. 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, utilizing portfolios developed by in-house research and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and a wrap program.

Lu Ann Losito is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the financial services industry since 2000 and specializes in personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Lu Ann works with clients to build wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs, focusing on understanding their life priorities and collaborating to create personalized financial plans. Her professional background includes over 20 years in finance, following a 16-year career in radio. Lu Ann holds several professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her High School Diploma from Herkimer High School. Outside of her professional work, Lu Ann enjoys cooking, golfing, and music. She and her team are actively involved in their communities, dedicating time and resources to support charitable organizations such as United Way.

Jennifer Wicks is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Ford, English Financial Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, Savicki Capital, and Americu Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

William Eichinger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics to support its investment solutions.

Matthew Savery is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has worked at Baird since 2018, following eight years at M. Griffith Investment Services, Inc. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Mary Anne Treen is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She worked at M&T Securities for three years before joining Baird in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Pristine Cleaning Services CNY, a cleaning business. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, businesses, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of SMA strategies and internal research tools.

Danielle Fite is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Utica, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 10 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as vice president and board member of the Westmoreland Road Elementary PTO in Whitesboro, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including personalized financial planning supported by proprietary tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.

Steven Broccoli Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Utica, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024 and is also involved in operating Roma Sausage & Deli, an Italian deli and bakery in Utica. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Nicholas Ricci is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at Principal Securities Inc. Additionally, he operates a CPA practice focused on tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional programs, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.