Patrick Mahardy is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Akira Gatewood is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Syracuse, NY, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic, Akira worked at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles including agent selling non-securities insurance products at Agia. Outside of financial services, Akira is a musician who writes, records, and performs original music. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions.

Gary Croniser is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and Diversified Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of GRC Wealth Management, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including custom portfolio solutions and third-party asset manager access, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Andrew Schaffel is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Dewitt, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies since 2010 and New York Life since 2006, and also serves as president of Crystal Clear Financial Group LLC, a firm involved in brokering non-registered insurance products. Schaffel is a board member of the CNY Estate Planning Council and the author of a self-help book titled *Money Matters*. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types, with most regulatory assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Joseph Lazzaro Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and IFP Securities, LLC, having previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years. 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 serving tens of thousands of clients and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Thomas Militello is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC before joining United Planners in 2021. Militello also owns Adirondack Investment Strategies, a marketing DBA, and serves as an insurance agent for non-variable insurance. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advisory services through independent Investment Adviser Representatives, employing a mix of custodians and third-party money managers, with a notable focus on non-discretionary account management.

Albina Balkic is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Key Investment Services LLC since 2016, including her current role since 2021, and previously held positions at KeyBank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment choices and ongoing oversight, operating within the KeyCorp group with connections to affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Justin Harlow is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Pathfinder Bank and held various roles connected to Syracuse University and the Urban Sports Hall of Fame of Syracuse, NY. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipalities. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party portfolio management along with custody and trustee services.

Jeffrey Klein is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2019. He has worked at Michael Roberts Associates, Inc. since 1991 and was affiliated with Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 27 years. Klein is a co-owner of Michael Roberts Associates, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs and services, including model portfolios, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, alongside operational and compliance support.

David Palmiter is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for 17 years. Outside of advising, he is the owner of a single-family rental property. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a range of advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection with ongoing monitoring and offers access to third-party discretionary managers, operating as part of the KeyCorp group with affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Caragh Fahy is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and owner of Madison Financial Planning Group. She worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 22 years prior to joining her current roles. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

John Cronin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in East Syracuse, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Berkshirebanc Investment Services and Beacon Investment Services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

William Nice is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of services such as brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Christian Brown is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Syracuse, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 11 years at M&T Securities, Inc. and a period at LPL Financial. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and investment products, emphasizing client-directed model selection combined with ongoing monitoring and due diligence. The firm operates within the KeyCorp group and maintains affiliations with KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Craig Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Fitzpatrick previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. and Pathfinder Investment Services. He serves on the board of directors and operations committee for the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Michael De Bottis is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at KeyBank, LPL Financial, M&T Securities, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients with a range of advisory programs, including wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and provides access to third-party discretionary managers along with ongoing monitoring and supervisory oversight.

Richard Marsh Jr. is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial and M&T Bank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs and model portfolio offerings. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment strategy selection while providing non-binding recommendations and ongoing oversight.

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 at Key Investment Services LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as positions at the Syracuse VA Medical Center and KeyBank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment strategy selection supported by ongoing monitoring and due diligence, operating within the KeyCorp group and affiliated with KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.