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 with LPL Financial in Utica, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Principal Securities Inc. for eight years and has operated his own CPA practice since 1990, focusing on tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Christopher Brennen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Hartford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Sedgwick Wealth Partners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Douglas Casale is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves as a power of attorney for a family member and as an executor for estates, both investment-related responsibilities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Melissa Motyl is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Whitesboro, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2018 and previously at M. Griffith Investment Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. She 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 variety of investment strategies and tools tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

David Vanmeter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 17 years and has operated VanMeter & VanMeter, LLC since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he is an author and president of Van Meter Tax Service, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Lawrence Mantle is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in New Hartford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a variety of third-party managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that incorporates external program sponsors and offers tailored advisory services based on documented client goals and risk tolerance.

Tyler Swartz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Utica, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., VanMeter & VanMeter, and several educational institutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Jon Earl is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in New Hartford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He worked previously at M. Griffith Investment Services, Inc. and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Earl owns Classic Sport & Luxury Motorcars and Bagg's Square Brewing Company, both non-investment related businesses. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies along with proprietary research and tools.

Jay Scienza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Herkimer, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Key Investment Services. In addition to his advisory duties, he is involved with NBT Insurance Agency, providing non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment approaches.

Amy Mielnicki is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including D'Arcangelo Financial Group, LLC, and Paradigm Consulting, Incorporated, where she also serves as Executive Vice President. Mielnicki is the CEO of Empire Retirement Plans, LLC and is a board member of the Marie A. Russo Institute, which supports fundraising for the Neighborhood Center, Inc. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diverse portfolios.

Robert Good Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rome, NY, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as a Notary Public. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Dalton Eastup is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Griffiss Local Development Corporation and SUNY Brockport. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and diverse investment strategies.

Joseph Desarro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Utica, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has been associated with the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with 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 offers services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Austin Vanderhoof is a financial advisor at OSAIC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equity Services Inc, National Life Group, and First Source FCU. Vanderhoof is also involved with several advisory entities, including The Precision Financial Group and Excelsior Wealth Partners, where he performs client communications and advisory services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisers, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing across multiple investment vehicles.

Justin Sipley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Prior to that, he spent a year at Access Federal Credit Union. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jonathan Lovecchio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Mainstay Financial, and Jon Lovecchio Financial, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed notary in New York. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs and brokerage services supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management.

Christine Vanmeter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 18 years and has operated Vanmeter & Vanmeter LLC since 2011. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with Van Meter Tax Service, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Richard Bramley is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 38 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering a range of financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with financial product sales and lending solutions.