Mark A. Demo
Senior Vice President/Investments
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Mark has served his clients for more than 35 years, beginning his investment industry career with Mass Mutual in 1988. He moved his practice to A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors, in 2000. Mark and Ray decided to join Stifel in 2018 to continue serving their clients with integrity and independence.
Mark attributes his core values of discipline, work ethic, empathy, and leadership to his parents, John and Mary, while growing up in Brasher Falls, New York. Being one of five children also helped him develop his competitive spirit and communication skills.
Mark earned a Bachelor’s degree from Le Moyne College and a Master’s degree from St. Lawrence University. His experience as a student athlete on LeMoyne’s baseball team and an assistant coach on St. Lawrence University’s baseball team helped further develop his core values and commitment to others.
Mark resides in Cazenovia, New York, with his wife, Linda, who he met at Le Moyne. He knows that his professional development and the success of his practice wouldn’t have been possible without Linda’s sacrifice and commitment to their family. They have three children, Graham, Brian, and Jordan, along with a daughter-in-law, Noelle. Outside the office, Mark enjoys fishing, hiking, and spending time with his family.
Mark A. Demo
Senior Vice President/Investments
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Mark has served his clients for more than 35 years, beginning his investment industry career with Mass Mutual in 1988. He moved his practice to A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors, in 2000. Mark and Ray decided to join Stifel in 2018 to continue serving their clients with integrity and independence.
Mark attributes his core values of discipline, work ethic, empathy, and leadership to his parents, John and Mary, while growing up in Brasher Falls, New York. Being one of five children also helped him develop his competitive spirit and communication skills.
Mark earned a Bachelor’s degree from Le Moyne College and a Master’s degree from St. Lawrence University. His experience as a student athlete on LeMoyne’s baseball team and an assistant coach on St. Lawrence University’s baseball team helped further develop his core values and commitment to others.
Mark resides in Cazenovia, New York, with his wife, Linda, who he met at Le Moyne. He knows that his professional development and the success of his practice wouldn’t have been possible without Linda’s sacrifice and commitment to their family. They have three children, Graham, Brian, and Jordan, along with a daughter-in-law, Noelle. Outside the office, Mark enjoys fishing, hiking, and spending time with his family.
Raymond Patraw, AAMS, CRC
Senior Vice President/Investments
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Ray owes his work ethic and values system to his small-town upbringing in Northern New York surrounded by an extended family involved in the construction industry. His early life experiences have fueled any success he has enjoyed in his adult life.
After earning his associate’s degree at SUNY Canton, Ray earned a Bachelor’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree from Clarkson University. Following his education, Ray spent many years in business and financial management with an energy services company, which strengthened his competencies in leadership, communication, and customer service.
Ray originally started his investment industry career at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors, in 2005. In 2018, Ray and Mark moved their practice to Stifel, which armed them with a newfound sense of independence and entrepreneurial spirit, enhancing their ability to be trusted advisors to their existing as well as future clients.
Ray earned the Certified Retirement Counselor® designation from the International Foundation for Retirement Education, as well as the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ designation from the College for Financial Planning. These designations signify Ray’s in-depth knowledge surrounding a client’s financial needs before and after retirement to including retirement planning, investment and risk management strategies, tax planning, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning strategies.
Ray and his wife, Kate, reside in Cicero, New York, and are proud of their two grown children, Will and Sydney. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time at his camp on DeRuyter Lake, traveling with family and friends, and an occasional round of golf.
Raymond Patraw
AAMS, CRC
AAMS, CRC
Senior Vice President/Investments
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Ray owes his work ethic and values system to his small-town upbringing in Northern New York surrounded by an extended family involved in the construction industry. His early life experiences have fueled any success he has enjoyed in his adult life.
After earning his associate’s degree at SUNY Canton, Ray earned a Bachelor’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree from Clarkson University. Following his education, Ray spent many years in business and financial management with an energy services company, which strengthened his competencies in leadership, communication, and customer service.
Ray originally started his investment industry career at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors, in 2005. In 2018, Ray and Mark moved their practice to Stifel, which armed them with a newfound sense of independence and entrepreneurial spirit, enhancing their ability to be trusted advisors to their existing as well as future clients.
Ray earned the Certified Retirement Counselor® designation from the International Foundation for Retirement Education, as well as the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ designation from the College for Financial Planning. These designations signify Ray’s in-depth knowledge surrounding a client’s financial needs before and after retirement to including retirement planning, investment and risk management strategies, tax planning, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning strategies.
Ray and his wife, Kate, reside in Cicero, New York, and are proud of their two grown children, Will and Sydney. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time at his camp on DeRuyter Lake, traveling with family and friends, and an occasional round of golf.
Franki Dines
Registered Client Service Associate
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With more than 25 years of financial services experience, Franki has been supporting the team’s operational duties since 2005. Prior to joining Stifel, she worked at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Wachovia Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Franki holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.
Franki enjoys being a part of a team whose core goal is providing clients with top-tier guidance and service. The team’s clients are their top priority, and she feels fortunate to be in a position to be a part of their lives.
Outside the office, Franki and her husband enjoy spending time with their friends and family, which includes eight grandchildren. They also enjoy taking road trips, antiquing, gardening, and researching family history.
Franki Dines
Registered Client Service Associate
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With more than 25 years of financial services experience, Franki has been supporting the team’s operational duties since 2005. Prior to joining Stifel, she worked at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Wachovia Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Franki holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.
Franki enjoys being a part of a team whose core goal is providing clients with top-tier guidance and service. The team’s clients are their top priority, and she feels fortunate to be in a position to be a part of their lives.
Outside the office, Franki and her husband enjoy spending time with their friends and family, which includes eight grandchildren. They also enjoy taking road trips, antiquing, gardening, and researching family history.
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After earning a Bachelor’s from Roger Williams University in 2020, Graham worked in the Cybersecurity industry in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Salt Lake City, Utah. He moved back to Central New York in 2024 to join the Demo Patraw Wealth Management Group at Stifel.
Outside the office, Graham enjoys hiking, skiing, fishing, golf, and spending time with family and friends.
Graham Demo
Client Service Associate
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After earning a Bachelor’s from Roger Williams University in 2020, Graham worked in the Cybersecurity industry in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Salt Lake City, Utah. He moved back to Central New York in 2024 to join the Demo Patraw Wealth Management Group at Stifel.
Outside the office, Graham enjoys hiking, skiing, fishing, golf, and spending time with family and friends.
