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.

Michele Conte is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 46 years of industry experience. She has been co-owner of Crossbridge Financial Group of CNY, Inc. since 1998, where she also conducts her advisory practice. Conte is involved in tax preparation as a minor non-investment activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs and operational support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio management and a broad range of investment products.

Matthew Root is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously spent significant time at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advising, Root owns and operates Roots Tax Service, providing tax preparation and filing for clients. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both strategic and dynamic approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Kristopher Wadsworth is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple financial and insurance firms, including New York Life Insurance Co. and LPL Financial LLC. He also serves as a Unit Sales Manager at Bankers Life & Casualty, managing and training a team of agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and manages portfolios across various securities with periodic reviews and rebalancing.

Chad Wilkinson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, and P & A Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of several farming-related entities involved in crop sales and farm equipment ownership. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $213 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, third-party asset management, and custody services.

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.

Neil Hoyt is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2019 and is also a partner and part owner of Michael Roberts Associates, Inc., where he has been involved since 1991. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology services, while allowing affiliated advisors discretion in constructing client portfolios.

Andres Cano is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with KeyBank and Key Investment Services in various capacities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Cano serves as a director for Advocates, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting families with children with disabilities. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs, including wrap-fee offerings, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection combined with ongoing monitoring and due diligence, operating within the KeyCorp group and leveraging affiliations with KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Diana Mcbride is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and various advisor- and firm-managed investment programs, employing both strategic and dynamic investment approaches.

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.

Noble Cator Szymanski is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes service in the United States Marine Corps, as well as coaching at Greek Peak Mountain Resort. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment, he worked at LPL Enterprise and the University at Buffalo. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of investment programs through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, managing approximately $22.9 billion in advisory assets as of December 2025.

Marie Norkett is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Planning since 2025. Her prior roles include positions at Sageview Advisory Group, Capital One, United Income, Blue Ocean Strategic Capital, and The Carta Group/Community Bank. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by selective private market exposure and tax-efficient techniques.

Howard Moskow is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously spent over two decades at Legend Equities Corporation and Legend Advisory Corporation. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a variety of managed portfolio programs, utilizing both strategic and dynamic investment approaches.

David Rutkowski is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Lincoln Investment since 2017. He previously worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an income tax preparation business and serves as a co-trustee and investment advisor for a family trust. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and retirement plan services supported by a combination of in-house and third-party investment strategies overseen by a dedicated Investment Management & Research team.

Julie Carr is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Baldwinsville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously held roles with Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advising, Carr is vice president of Michel Tax & Accounting Service, where she manages operations and prepares income tax returns. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of investment programs, employing both strategic and tactical management approaches.

Scott Stevens is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2015. Private Advisor Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various investment strategies and third-party asset management programs.

Zackery Guerrero is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, he worked at Equitable Advisor, LLC and has held various roles in insurance and retail sectors. He is also engaged in outside sales related to life, disability, annuities, health, long-term care, dental, Medicare, and medical insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, 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.

Jeffrey Bryce is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Key Investment Services since 2018, with prior roles at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, including wrap-fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by recommendations and oversight, and operates within the KeyCorp group with affiliations that provide a broad range of financial services.

Ryan Bachman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His background includes eight years of service in the United States Army. He is also a member of the New York National Guard and provides insurance services outside of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs.