Clara Sanguinetti is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. with over 14 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Invesco and three years at her current firm. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Brighton Town Council. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing nearly $1 billion in client assets as of 2024.

Robert Gwynn is a financial advisor with FLFS Advisory LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in coaching sports and fitness. FLFS Advisory serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and pension plans through discretionary investment management and non-discretionary consulting. The firm uses a discovery-based process to customize investment plans aligned with client objectives, incorporating value and momentum asset-allocation strategies and offering performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

Robert Hayes is a financial advisor with Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Cetera Advisors, and APFS Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of advising, Hayes serves as the mayor of Avon, NY, and officiates high school baseball and softball games as an umpire. Bright Futures Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, trusts, entities, and retirement plans, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a variety of investment analysis methods and offers discretionary and non-discretionary services, including access to third-party investment advisers and alternative investment strategies.

Grace Stolberg is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with two years of industry experience. She is currently with O'Keefe Stevens Advisory, Inc., where she has worked since 2023. Her prior experience includes a role at SFG Wealth Management and various positions outside the financial industry, including teaching at Nazareth College and entrepreneurship at Peppermint Boutique. O'Keefe Stevens Advisory is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm focuses on a value-oriented, long-term investment approach and manages approximately $585.6 million in assets across 357 client households.

Zachary Harrington is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rise Advisors, LLC since 2020 and previously at NorthLanding Financial Partners, LLC and HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, Inc. He also operates as an independent insurance agent, offering life insurance and fixed annuity products. Rise Advisors, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages portfolios on a discretionary basis, utilizing strategic asset allocation and a mix of investment vehicles such as ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Kenneth Blazick is a financial advisor at Horizon Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors and Securities Service Network. He has been involved with Horizon Advisory Services and The Horizon Group for over a decade. Horizon Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, through discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a model-driven investment process focused on diversified, long-term asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities for complex accounts.

David Treichler is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors and Silver Oak Securities. Outside of advisory work, he owns Arabella Wealth Advisors, an independent financial services business. Bright Futures Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs multiple analysis methods and offers discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Joseph Parks is a financial advisor at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. since 2022, following roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Axa Advisors LLC, and Zenetex LLC/LTM LLC. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, providing advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee platforms. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in regulatory assets across more than 8,600 accounts, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a multi-advisor approach.

Mary O'brian is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. She has worked at The Waterford Group, LLC since 2011 and joined Alera Investment Advisors in 2025. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of internal and external managers to construct portfolios with a long-term focus and offers comprehensive services for retirement plans, including ERISA-related advisory and participant education.

David Pulcini Jr. is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with RFG Advisory, LLC and has previous experience at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside his advisory role, he operates a consulting business focused on branding and marketing. RFG Advisory serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach features primarily discretionary management using model portfolios, third-party platforms, and access to alternative investments, with a noted role as sub-adviser to several ETFs and service to state and municipal clients.

Robert Bartolotta is a financial advisor at Novem Group with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and other firms prior to joining Novem Group in 2012. Bartolotta serves as the board president of the Novem Foundation, a nonprofit entity that donates to charitable causes, and is a board member of Briarwood of Eastpointe, a homeowners association. Novem Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis, and offers a wrap fee program alongside referrals to third-party money managers.

David Mack is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Hornor Townsend & Kent LLC. He also coordinates Plan LLC, a registered service advisor focused on client servicing. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers.

Justin Cuvelier is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Excel Securities & Associates Inc since 2013. Ashton Thomas Securities serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for around 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment options and ongoing account reviews.

Douglas Parker III is a financial advisor with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. since 1996. Parker serves on the Board of Trustees for Hope Hall School and is a fundraising board member for the MCC Foundation. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, through advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee platforms. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in assets across a range of program structures and custodial relationships, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning.

Allison Bell is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She is currently with RFG Advisory, LLC and has previously worked at LVW Advisors, Ashford Advisors, and Generation Capital Management. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm primarily delivers discretionary portfolio management using model strategies and third-party platforms, and it acts as a sub-adviser to multiple ETFs while offering access to alternative investments and annuity platforms.

Thomas Froehlich is a financial advisor with Novem Group in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and operating his own firm, Froehlich Financial Group, Ltd., for over two decades. He continues involvement with Froehlich Financial Group, Ltd. outside of his advisory activities. Novem Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and investment strategies while offering discretionary management and access to third-party money managers as part of its service model.

Neil Frood III is a financial advisor at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has been with Sage Rutty since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as an attorney. Sage Rutty & Co., Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, offering advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee platforms. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in assets across 8,685 accounts with 45 advisors and utilizes a range of investment approaches including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Frederick Minges is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC for 16 years before joining his current firm. ESL NewCo I, LLC, operating as Alesco Advisors, provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, commonly recommending index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and serves approximately 468 clients with about $4.81 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Joel Forsyth is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mutual of America Securities LLC, Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, and Bank of America. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a combination of model portfolios and third-party managers.

Dana Vosburgh is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. He has been with the Manning & Napier organization since 2013, including roles at both the advisory and investor services divisions. In addition to his advisory work, Vosburgh is an adjunct professor at Nazareth College. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to pooled vehicles and institutional clients, including pension plans and government entities, while also managing separately managed accounts and offering fiduciary retirement plan services. The firm employs a team-based, strategy-specific investment process combining top-down and bottom-up analysis and is affiliated with an in-house trust company and broker-dealer.