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Richard Gerard Sylvester

Advisor at Cetera — Rochester, NY Linden Oaks Office Park

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

36 years

Location

Rochester, NY 14625

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,095 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Richard Sylvester is a CFP® and ChFC® with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Cetera and has previously been affiliated with firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Summit Financial Group Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice president and treasurer of the Rochester Lady Lions travel softball organization and holds coaching and treasurer positions with local sports programs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable accounts, and institutional investors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Rochester, NY Linden Oaks Office Park

70 Linden Oaks Office Park

Rochester NY 14625

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

New York

Work history

36 years of industry experience

Cetera

2023 - Present • 3 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2020 - Present • 6 years

El Segundo, CA

Summit Financial Group Inc

2020 - 2021 • 1 year

Boca Raton, FL

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women

2016 - Present • 10 years

Rochester, NY

Rochester Lady Lions

2014 - Present • 12 years

Warsaw, NY

Eastside Little League, Inc.

2011 - Present • 15 years

Rochester, NY

RGS Wealth Strategies, Inc.

2010 - Present • 16 years

Rochester, NY

Commonwealth Financial Network

2010 - 2019 • 9 years

Waltham, MA

Citicorp Investment Services

2004 - 2006 • 2 years

Rochester, NY

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Kurt K

Series 66

Pittsford, NY

FactorPoint Planning, LLC

Kurt Krokenberger is a financial advisor at FactorPoint Planning, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. FactorPoint Planning provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary wealth management services, focusing on low-cost, tax-efficient, broadly diversified portfolios primarily using systematic, rules-based ETFs and factor tilts. The firm serves a client base that includes trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan-type relationships.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Rajiv D

CFP®, Series 66

Pittsford, NY

Serenity Capital Advisors Inc.

Rajiv Dixit is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently the sole advisor at Serenity Capital Advisors Inc., a firm he joined in 2025 after working at Ralph Parks Investment Group LLC for 20 years. Serenity Capital Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored investment strategies combining technical charting with fundamental, cyclical, and economic analysis, and also delivers ERISA-focused retirement plan services with direct asset management.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Benjamin F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Pittsford, NY

Kickstand Wealth Advisors

Benjamin Forte is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kickstand Wealth Advisors. His prior roles include positions at TIAA, ESL Investment Services, and LPL Financial. He is a trustee at Trinity Communion Church and serves on the board of the Estate Planning Council of Rochester. Kickstand Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, and other entities. The firm emphasizes a client-focused process and utilizes a broad range of investment vehicles, combining fundamental analysis with diversified portfolio construction.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments Real estate investing

H. Robert B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Victor, NY

Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC

H. Robert Bradley is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC and has previously worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Northlanding Financial Partners, LLC. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach with customized portfolios, utilizing fundamental analysis and strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Karl K

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Stone Oak Capital LLC

Karl Khuns is a financial advisor at Stone Oak Capital LLC in Rochester, NY, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lord Abbett, ESL Investment Services, Boyd Capital, and Engleson and Associates. Stone Oak Capital LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering tailored investment policy statements and discretionary management across a broad range of investment types. The firm’s investment process integrates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis to create client-specific portfolios and employs both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities
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John H

CFP®, Series 66

Pittsford, NY

Hamewith Wealth

John Howe is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as the principal advisor at Hamewith Wealth. His prior roles include positions at Generation Capital Management, Wells Fargo Advisors, and St. John Fisher University. Hamewith Wealth is an independent registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm’s approach combines Modern Portfolio Theory with passive and active strategies, incorporating client preferences such as ESG investments, and provides ongoing monitoring including held-away account oversight.

Wealth management Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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