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.

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.

Andrew Baker is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Cicero, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a business buying and selling used boats, RVs, automobiles, and snowmobiles at auction. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a combination of firm- and third-party investment models and offers various portfolio management and retirement plan services while operating as both a broker-dealer and investment adviser.

Carolyn Barnaba is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked in various capacities within KeyBank and its affiliates since 2001. 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 for portfolio implementation and is integrated with KeyCorp affiliates offering additional financial services.

Joseph Diamond is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at KeyBank from 2015 to 2018 before joining Key Investment Services. 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 platform and emphasizes non-discretionary model selection with integrated services from KeyCorp affiliates.

Evan Ryan is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at KeyBank and the Potsdam Town & Country Club. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a large network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model combining in-house and third-party portfolio management and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

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.

Susan Izyk is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CCO Investment Services and Citizens Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she serves in a monitoring role for the Liverpool School District. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s investment approach includes customized asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide portfolio management.

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.

Kristopher Wadsworth is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Co., NYLIFE Securities LLC, and various financial services firms. He also manages a team of agents at Bankers Life & Casualty, focusing on hiring and training related to insurance product sales. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ objectives and risk profiles.

Brynner Holland is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., as well as prior work in the automotive and pet care industries. Outside of advisory work, he manages a short-term rental property through Vrbo. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Jeffrey Francisco is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2016, and previously with Legacy Financial Group and Associates and Bethmann, Russell, Caron & Associates. His other business activities include involvement in outside insurance, fixed life, fixed annuities, and disability insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. 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.

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.

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.

Andres Cano is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Key Investment Services and KeyBank since 2016. Cano serves as a director of Advocates, Inc., a nonprofit organization for families with children with disabilities. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor 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 employs a multi-provider platform and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates, offering a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Nicholas Barnes is a CFP® professional affiliated with Cetera Planning Partners, bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax and Fidelity, among others. He serves as a city councilor in Fulton, NY, a role in which he addresses community concerns and participates in local governance. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services, utilizing diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance within a broader Cetera network.

Stephen Rockhill is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Scottrade, and Morgan Stanley. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering both advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s investment approach includes a digital advisory program using proprietary algorithms and discretionary managed accounts.

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.

Russell White is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bankers Life Securities, Inc., New York Life Insurance Co, and earlier positions outside finance at Uber and Christian Brothers Academy. He serves as a board member of CNYSME, a networking organization for Syracuse sales executives. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.