For Kurt, planning and investing are means to an end—after all, what’s the point of accumulating wealth for accumulation’s sake? His goal is for clients to fully enjoy their wealth both today and in the future. As such, he focuses first on helping clients map out their life, creating a detailed picture of their hopes, dreams, and wishes. Only after that big-picture plan is established does he dive into the details and identify prescriptive action steps. Then, and only then, does he discuss the best way to invest their money. This intentional order aims to ensure each strategy has a specific purpose, and that every decision the client makes is driving them closer to their long-term goals. Kurt enjoys working with young entrepreneurs and specialized professionals who are early in their careers. Many of his clients have never had a personalized financial plan, and they appreciate his fresh perspective. He challenges conventional wisdom, always seeking the “why” behind a strategy rather than simply accepting the status quo. In doing so, he often discovers additional avenues for growth, methods for clients to more efficiently achieve their goals, or ways to save on taxes. Kurt lives in Rochester, New York, with his wife Sarah and their two young children, Kai and Isla. They’re an active family that loves to be outside as much as possible, and when each of his kids turned three, Kurt taught them to ski—something he was very excited about, having started skiing himself at the age of two. They also enjoy cooking together, going on road trips, and watching movies.

John Howe is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Hamewith Wealth. His previous roles include positions at Generation Capital Management, St. John Fisher University, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Hamewith Wealth is an independent registered investment adviser that offers discretionary portfolio management, wealth management, and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach combines passive and active fund strategies grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, with options for ESG or values-based investments, and includes monitoring of held-away accounts and K-12 retirement plan advisory services.

Priscilla Baker Jones is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Occam Capital Management, LLC since 1998, serving as its sole advisor. Occam Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and hourly consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, trusts, and estates. The firm applies a top-down analysis of global economic factors combined with a fundamental value approach to equities, alongside an investment-grade, laddered fixed-income strategy, focusing on long-term appreciation and income.

Amy Ryan is a financial advisor at Upstate Advisers Inc with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Upstate Advisers, Amy worked at RDG Capital Management LLC and LPL Financial, and she is also the owner of MADE ESSENTIALS LLC, a business based in Pittsford, NY. Upstate Advisers Inc provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to private clients, along with consulting and fiduciary services for employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, research-based core-and-satellite investment approach focused on diversification and low-cost index funds.

Miles Sharpe is a financial advisor with Fawley Wealth International, an independent firm, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Whitney & Company and Napier Sharpe Wealth Management, and maintains a consulting role with the UK-based MNA Partnership. Sharpe also serves as a Course Associate for Insurance and Retirement Planning at Columbia University. Fawley Wealth International provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on diversified investments including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and non-U.S. securities. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining cyclical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and offers discretionary management with regular reviews through a designated institutional custodian.

Philip Weisberg is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, operating Weisberg Financial Services in Pittsford, NY. He has 14 years of experience with the firm, which he founded in 2012. The practice is a single-advisor independent firm serving primarily individual clients. Weisberg Financial Services serves about 60–65 individual clients and one corporate client on a pro bono basis. The firm employs a low-cost, flat-fee model without percentage-of-assets charges, managing portfolios through a discount brokerage platform using equities, ETFs, and no-load mutual funds, with an emphasis on tax-aware strategies and daily account monitoring.

Robert Baldes is a financial advisor with Wealth Strategies & Solutions, Ltd. in Rochester, NY, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including roles at Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC and his current firm since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as assistant treasurer for the Eastern Association of North American Baptist and holds positions on local Republican committees. Wealth Strategies & Solutions provides financial life-planning and investment advisory services to individuals and families, focusing on goals-based retirement planning, cash flow and tax analysis, and estate planning coordination. The firm offers standalone financial planning, third-party money manager referrals, and limited discretionary asset management, emphasizing detailed client discovery and coordination with CPAs and estate-planning attorneys.

Brian Drumm is a financial advisor with Primetime Wealth Management in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before founding Primetime Wealth Management in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, Drumm is the owner of a real estate LLC. Primetime Wealth Management is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and pension/profit-sharing plan clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation, primarily using equities and exchange-traded funds, and offers both ongoing portfolio management and stand-alone financial planning.

James Pluta is the sole advisor at J.R. Pluta Capital Management, Inc. in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 65 credential with 40 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. The firm provides discretionary investment management primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations. J.R. Pluta Capital Management employs a bottom-up, fundamental investment approach that incorporates various strategies and maintains cash in money market accounts, managing approximately $16.25 million across a small client base.

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 and holds a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. He has worked as an estimator and project manager at 104 Contractors since 2018 and was previously employed at EW Howell from 2016 to 2018. Nevinger combines his roles in investment advisory and construction management. Comfort Capital Management is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser formed in 2025. The firm provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, employing fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a focus on passive strategies and tailored planning.

Jonathan Thomas is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at JQL Wealth, an independent firm he founded in 2026. Prior to JQL Wealth, Thomas worked at LVW Advisors LLC, McKinley Carter Wealth Services, Inc., and PNC Wealth Management. JQL Wealth is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm uses a blend of passive and active strategies based on asset-allocation targets and client risk tolerance, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Julian Ruiz Jr. is a financial advisor at FSP Advisors, Inc. in Rochester, NY, with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at FSP Advisors since 2019, alongside roles at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC and Progressive Marketing. He serves as a board member of the Henrietta Chamber of Commerce. FSP Advisors, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, and other institutions, offering portfolio management, modular financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting methods with both long- and short-term strategies, managing a notable portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis and providing educational seminars and workshops at no charge.

Ryan Bierley is an advisor at FSP Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC and Progressive Marketing Services. In addition to his advisory role, he sells fixed life, disability, and fixed annuities on a part-time basis. FSP Advisors, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, and other institutions, offering portfolio management, modular financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a mix of investment methods and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, along with educational seminars and workshops available to the public at no charge.

Jennifer Kenney Zimmerli is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Two Point Capital Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She has been with Two Point Capital Management since 2016. Two Point Capital Management provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, trusts, not-for-profit organizations, companies, and pension plans, focusing on long-term client relationships. The firm manages approximately $310.5 million across about 100 client accounts, employing a long-term, fundamental approach to equity selection and customized fixed-income strategies based on client risk preferences.

Luke Squires is a financial advisor at FSP Advisors, Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Assurance Service Partners, LLC and Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC since 2016. FSP Advisors, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, and other institutions with offerings that include portfolio management, modular financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a variety of investment methods tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, operating with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and also provides educational seminars and workshops at no charge.

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.

Whitney Baniewicz is a financial advisor at RDG Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining RDG Capital Management, Whitney worked for RDG + Partners, CPA for 14 years. RDG Capital Management LLC provides fee-only investment advisory services and standalone hourly financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm uses broadly diversified, tax-aware, index-based portfolios with a core-and-satellite approach and retains fiduciary oversight while implementing day-to-day management through a sub-advisory relationship.

Kate Kenney is an advisor at RDG Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 designation. She has worked in the financial industry since 2012, including roles at ProNexus LLC and Anderson Kenney Associates LLC. Kenney has been with RDG Capital Management since 2023. RDG Capital Management LLC offers fee-only investment advisory services and hourly financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a tax-aware, index-based approach with core-and-satellite portfolios, managing accounts both discretionarily and non-discretionarily while maintaining fiduciary oversight.