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Lucas Englehardt is a Series 65 licensed advisor affiliated with Turtle Wealth. He has 18 years of self-employed experience and has been with Turtle Wealth since its founding in 2026. Turtle Wealth is a fee-only registered investment adviser that serves individuals and high-net-worth clients with wealth management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory with a mix of passive and active strategies and offers written financial plans alongside group educational seminars.

Austin Gilbert is the sole advisor at Gilbert Financial, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Honeoye Falls, NY. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, operating Gilbert Financial since 2006. Gilbert Financial, LLC provides customized portfolio management and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $110 million in assets for around 150 clients, focusing on individualized asset-allocation models and a fixed-income practice that generally holds bonds until call or maturity.

Michael Nevinger is the sole advisor at Comfort Capital Management, an independent registered investment adviser. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recently founded the firm in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, Nevinger is an estimator and project manager in the construction industry through his role at 104 Contractors, which he has held since 2018. Comfort Capital Management provides fee-only investment management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory approach, emphasizing asset allocation and passive fund strategies.

Christopher Yuskiw is a financial advisor at HYJC Capital of WNY with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at HNP Capital LLC, LPL Financial, and Five Star Bank. HYJC Capital of WNY provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance, using a combination of cyclical and fundamental analysis along with modern portfolio theory.

John Haugh is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with HYJC Capital of WNY, where he has worked since 2023, and has prior experience at HNP Capital LLC, LPL Financial LLC, and Five Star Bank. HYJC Capital of WNY provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering portfolio management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes cyclical and fundamental analysis along with modern portfolio theory, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with regular monitoring and reviews.

William Ward is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Ward serves as an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army National Guard. Pinnacle Investments, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion across 57 advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory consultations, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis within tailored investment strategies.