Thomas Bird is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as a self-employed tax preparer during tax season. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network, utilizing both discretionary in-house investment teams and non-discretionary third-party managers.

Richard Marsh Jr. is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial and M&T Bank. 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 uses a multi-provider model and offers several wrap-fee programs with custodial and trade execution services supported by KeyCorp affiliates.

Daniel Michel is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advising, Michel is president and treasurer of Michel Tax & Accounting Service, Inc., which provides tax preparation and business management services. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, 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 constructs strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Michael Sheridan is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Partners since 2020. His prior experience includes 15 years at Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as the owner of a holding company and an S-Corp related to financial services compensation. 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 with discretionary and non-discretionary account management, and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Brandon Maggio is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His career background includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and KeyBank. 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 through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs supported by a multi-provider model and integrates services with KeyCorp affiliates, combining portfolio management with advisory and trade execution services.

Brent Schleicher is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years before joining Independent Financial Partners and IFP Securities in 2025. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, and it is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

James Eicholzer is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Analysts. His previous roles include positions at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advisory services, he owns and operates Eicholzer Tax Service, specializing in personal income tax preparation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches. The firm employs a proprietary mutual fund screening process and maintains institutional relationships that support various investment products and services.

Mario Cabral is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Equitable Advisors and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of St. Famous Partners LLC, which manages rental properties. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products, alternative investments, and various lending options.

Collin Avery is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at KeyBank, Mariner Finance, and Sir Walter Chevrolet prior to his current role. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients. The firm uses a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary management options and integrates services from affiliated entities including KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Jeffrey Petroske is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at M&T Securities, INC and M&T Bank before joining TIAA in 2017. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management using model and customized strategies, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Ellen Raflowski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Valic Financial Advisors since 2016 and is also associated with Agia in a non-securities insurance capacity. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors.

Jerry Bruno is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed to sell a variety of insurance products including life, disability, and annuities. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs and financial planning. The firm employs a mix of sub-advisers and model-based allocations, incorporating tactical strategies such as market-timing and momentum-based approaches in some legacy programs.

Shawn Emmons is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked with affiliated entities including Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., where he also serves as a unit field trainer recruiting and training insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals by providing discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored investment strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk profiles.

Samuel Dickson is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. based in Syracuse, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Bankers Life, he worked in various roles including a five-year position at Ducted Wind Turbines and concurrent roles with Uber and Lyft. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and provides ongoing portfolio management aligned with clients' goals and risk tolerances.

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.

Ernesto Smith Fernandez is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors, LLC and KeyBank. He also has a background that includes military service with the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias and teaching at Preuniversitario Saul Delgado. 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 clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates, offering a variety of wrap programs and investment solutions largely managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Ronald Kelly is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as an officer with the Holy Name Society, supporting parish activities, and serves on the board of the Monsignor Ronald Bill Scholarship Fund, which awards annual academic scholarships to students. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing retirement plan relationships. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model portfolio management and customized portfolio solutions, and operates within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund services.

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.

Erin Puff is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has one year of industry experience and also serves as Operations Manager at Djpuff Advisors Group, Inc., where she manages office operations and financial services. Erin has been associated with Djpuff Advisors Group, Inc. since 2014 and with GWN Securities since 2025. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs and financial planning options. The firm utilizes a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and employs asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, while maintaining a distinctive focus on market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain programs.

Nathan Stevens is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2018 and previously was with Eastgate Financial from 2016 to 2018. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary services using multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.