Brandon Santillo is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2022 and previously held roles at Equitable Advisors and FedEx Ground. He also has experience with the Jim and Julie Boeheim Foundation and St. Lawrence University. 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 diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

Timothy Sennett is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2017, he worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Eequities Corporation. He is also a self-employed enrolled agent preparing income tax returns. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and third-party managers.

Brett Grandjean is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in East Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2019 and also co-owns Grandjean, Wagner, Beiter & Co, an accounting and tax service firm where he provides tax planning and bookkeeping services. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a history of serving educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Gerri Harrison is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She has held roles at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial, as well as positions at Visions Analysis LLC, LPL Financial LLC, and Planning with Purpose LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation and consulting through Riverside Income Taxes LLC and has a long-standing role in insurance sales. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model-based approaches, and digital advice.

William Moore is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Janney Montgomery Scott and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He serves as a board member for Liverpool Turkey Trot LLC, a charitable organization that organizes an annual 5K race on Thanksgiving Day. 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 diverse client base, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Michael Porzucek is a ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Partners since 2021 and previously spent 16 years with Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner and general partner of Watertree Holdings, a real estate venture. Independent Financial Partners provides 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 individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Mark Modzeleski is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at MassMutual and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of a diversified dairy farm and is involved with an investor group developing a multi-field sports complex in Syracuse, NY. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Matthew Root is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously held roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner and operator of Roots Tax Service, providing tax preparation services. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large, enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management via advisor- and firm-managed models, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic and adaptive portfolios.

Larry Daigneau is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment since 2017, Legend Advisory Corporation from 2011 to 2019, and Legend Equities Corporation from 2002 to 2017. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Money Map Mentors, an S-Corporation established to manage payroll and provide income stability. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and custom investment solutions through a combination of in-house discretionary management and advisor-managed portfolios, supported by proprietary research and institutional partnerships.

Michael Caputo is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Crystal Clear Financial Group, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance. Outside of financial services, he previously worked with Outfit Your Logo and Pavones Pizza. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations through various program types, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Gregory Sabo is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017, following prior roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside his advisory role, he operates a seasonal tax preparation and planning service for individuals and small businesses. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a notable history of working with educators and 403(b) and 457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and third-party managers.

Paul Madden is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2015 and concurrently serves in the United States Air Force. Outside of his financial career, Madden is a basketball official with IAABO Board 38, refereeing high school basketball games. 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 individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Kyle Jones is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Dewitt, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Co. and its related entities since 2016 and also operates Crystal Clear Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Jones serves as a referee for both lacrosse and basketball games through regional officials associations. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice across multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Alec Hoke is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Life Group, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. He is also president and principal of Beacon Wealth Strategies, LLC, an insurance-related business. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines predominantly long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

David Beam is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Key Investment Services since 2020, following five years at TIAA-CREF. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and operates a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates.

Bradley Aldrich II is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has been with New York Life and its related securities entities since 2014. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Anthoni Pope is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously served in political and community roles, including volunteer work with the Onondaga Democratic Committee. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and manages a substantial majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Tarky Lombardi is a financial advisor at Mariner with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner in 2025, he worked at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank. His background also includes roles outside of finance, such as employment at Steve Madden and Mario & Salvo's Pizza, as well as academic positions at Syracuse University and High Point University. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm utilizes customized, discretionary portfolios managed by an Investment Committee, integrating in-house research with third-party managers across a wide range of asset classes, and offers specialized services like Core Family Office solutions and employer financial-wellness tools.

Diana Mcbride is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles at Llegend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that designs strategic model portfolios and dynamic AIM strategies.

William Zaika is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther and was previously with Commonwealth Financial Network for 15 years. Zaika is also involved in fixed insurance sales through Diversified Wealth Strategies, LLC. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individuals, trusts, and estates via a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory using proprietary models and algorithmic rebalancing, employing a variety of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities.