Sean Oconnor is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Principal Securities Inc since 2018, following prior roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Ephesus, and Time Warner. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent focusing on life, disability, annuities, health, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

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.

Michael Jennings is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos, he worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, and earlier in his career, he was employed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers and includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Reanna Wenham is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC for 13 years. She is based in Syracuse, NY. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing managed account services, employing a fiduciary standard for its registered investment advisory services.

James Connell Jr. is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 34 years of industry experience, including roles at The Leaders Group, Inc. since 2014 and at James V Connell Associates since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing and recruiting for insurance-related businesses. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and offers both traditional and digital investment programs through a network of independent representatives and sub-advisors.

Raymond Durant is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and Missionsquare Retirement. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs with custodial and trade execution services and utilizes a multi-provider model combining internal and third-party portfolio management resources.

Sandra Bennett is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm also acts as investment adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and offers a range of managed account options including both model-based and customized portfolios.

Kevin Visconti is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and has prior experience at Diversified Capital Management, ETFIdea, LLC, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and LPL Financial. Visconti has co-ownership involvement in Diversified Capital Management and serves as an Investment Adviser Representative of ETFIDEA, offering asset management and financial planning services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Andrew Bartholomew is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Key Investment Services since 2016, following two years at LPL Financial. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients. The firm offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products through a multi-provider platform, integrating services from affiliated entities such as KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Jordan Hamilton is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC in Syracuse, NY, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Citizens Bank, Verizon, Best Buy, and Onondaga Community College. 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 model combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with integration of services from KeyCorp affiliates.

Turkessa Amoah is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at KeyBank, Equitable Advisors, TIAA-CREF, and Edward Jones. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering 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 uses a multi-provider model to deliver its services, integrating offerings from KeyCorp affiliates and emphasizing non-discretionary asset management and percentage-of-AUM wrap fees.

Scott Lombardo is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KeyBank, LPL Financial, M&T Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates and third-party managers.

George Nardone is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2024, he worked at Diversified Capital and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., among other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Director of Operations at Eastwood Dental Office in Syracuse, NY. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors. The firm provides a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services, supporting both individual and institutional clients.

Gary Sunada is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Syracuse, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies in 2025, he has been associated with NYLIFE Securities since 2007 and New York Life since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokering with outside carriers for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types emphasizing tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Scott Hueber is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2019 and previously worked at SEI Investments Management Corp and SEI Investments Distribution Co from 2016 to 2019. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm separates time-limited planning services from ongoing discretionary management, often utilizing model portfolios or customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Meghan O'Brien is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining Commonwealth, she worked five years at PBJ Wealth Management and has a background including roles in education and the hospitality sector. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of services including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Vicki Brackens is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 35 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, LLC, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Brackens is involved in a game design project focused on financial literacy in conjunction with Syracuse University and serves as a university advisor for The Lender Center for Social Justice at Syracuse University. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions. The firm employs an open-architecture approach with independent adviser representatives providing customized portfolio management and financial planning services.

Edward Vespa is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and having 42 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 1996. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of group life, group health, and disability insurance, as well as life insurance consulting. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, offering collaborative, goal-focused advisory relationships without discretionary investment authority.

Abigail Stevens is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, she worked at Auburn Community FCU and Visions Federal Credit Union and has experience in both the education and nonprofit sectors. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm works with a broad client base and offers a variety of advisory programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Robert Brunette is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Syracuse, NY, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 48 years of industry experience, including roles at Planned Results Inc and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Brunette is also involved with Planned Results, Inc., where he serves as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting utilizing various analytical tools and maintains a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor to support its municipal and public finance services.