Gerald Ciciarelli is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2013, as well as The Mutual Fund Store from 2011 to 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Ciciarelli is the founder, director, and president of the 3rd Ward Community Group, a community organization based in Syracuse, NY, and he also owns and operates a farming business focused on garlic cultivation. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a proprietary, committee-driven modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

John Cronin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Berkshirebanc Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a broad range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Jason Capron is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2010 to 2025. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Mohamed Attia is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2013. His current role at LPL Enterprise began in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various insurance and trust-related services.

Mark Hills is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Hybrid Solutions, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jonathan Pawlika is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1999 and is also associated with Planned Results, Inc., where he serves as a financial advisor and insurance agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals, and it maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities and specialized retirement plan advisory services.

Amanda Loiodice is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Key Investment Services, LLC and KEY BANK. She is a board member of Baltimore Woods Nature Center, an organization focused on environmental education and community engagement in central New York. Charles Schwab serves a broad client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with a multi-asset portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Vincent Capsello is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Capsello has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver these recommendations, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic support in its approach.

Gregory Wilt is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services and owns a CPA firm specializing in accounting and tax preparation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages Kitschy Collective LLC, focusing on banking, accounting, and tax compliance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Brian Weinshenker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Prudential-related firms from 2011 to the present. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research, with a range of strategies that may include ESG considerations.

Nichole La Chance is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Jamesville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

David Canino is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and officer for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Syracuse University and is affiliated with New Testament Church in Jamesville, NY. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions for its diverse client base.

Christopher Foster is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, where he spent over 19 years. Foster is also involved in non-variable insurance activities affiliated with Prudential. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional entities, utilizing model-driven investment strategies and offering access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Richard Jenkins is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held positions at Avantax firms and Commonwealth Financial Network. Jenkins owns Focused Financial Solutions, Inc., through which he provides investment planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and tax planning services. He also serves as treasurer for The Learning Place, Inc., a nonprofit literacy agency offering tutoring and ESL services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, retirement plan, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors.

Jack Stevens is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Cazenovia, NY, holding a Series 63 license and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual Financial Group since 2008. Stevens also owns and operates his MassMutual financial services practice and works as an insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools, with a focus on recommending investment categories and strategies rather than specific products.

Michael Zoli is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2018. He previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp for 12 years and Osaic FA, Inc. for two years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad range of non-advisory financial services.

David Colbert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has a diverse work background including roles at Onondaga County, CDM Smith, Miracorp, and White & Reader Associates. Outside of financial advising, he owns Image Crafter Professional Photography and operates Cole Bear Inc., a storefront business selling CBD and other health-related products. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors alongside corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets through model-driven investment strategies and supports advisory services via a large network of financial advisors.

Ibrahim Elmekkawy is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in supervisory roles at Main Event Entertainment and Funtopia, and also has experience in education at Metea High School and Hill Middle School. He currently serves as a supervisor at Main Event Entertainment. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various non-securities financial services through affiliated entities.

Kenneth Souser III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2020, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for nine years and Key Investment Services LLC for one year. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Dominic Fiorello is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Anthony Falso Agency, and AllState Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a manual laborer in North Syracuse, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools across a broad network of advisors.