Alexei Casolari is a financial advisor at LifeMark Securities Corp. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including as an independent insurance agent since 2022 and at LifeMark Securities since 2019. Prior to that, he held positions at Family First Federal Credit Union, State Farm, and in the entertainment and hospitality industries. LifeMark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans. The firm offers tailored, suitability-driven advice with a range of managed account programs and uses platform tools to support personalized portfolio management.

Jeffrey Hanretty is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at National Asset Management, National Securities Corporation, and his own firms, Jeffrey W. Hanretty & Associates and Hanretty & Harloff PA, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he operates a CPA practice under Jeffrey W. Hanretty CPA & Associates. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans, offering programs such as Unified Managed Accounts and Separately Managed Accounts tailored through risk assessments with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Aaron Young is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. in Rochester, NY. He has been with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. since 2014, across multiple roles within the firm. 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 regulatory assets across 8,685 accounts and provides both comprehensive planning and portfolio management through multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Amanda Esteves is a financial advisor with Novem Group in Rochester, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Novem Group since 2013 and previously with American Portfolios Financial Services from 2008 to 2024. Esteves serves as a board member of the Novem Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Novem Group provides portfolio management and financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm uses fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis and offers a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes, including the use of third-party money managers and a wrap fee program.

Michael Kramer is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Lincoln Investment and Legend Advisory Corporation. Outside of advising, he serves as president of the Lakeshore Rochester Kiwanis Club and owns MGK Tax Advisors, a tax preparation business. Capital Analysts provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice to retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through an in-house team and third-party managers, supported by proprietary mutual-fund screening and a network of independent advisors nationwide.

Joshuah Tatro is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at OSAIC for 11 years before joining Modern Wealth Management and Mutual Securities, Inc. in 2025. Outside of his advisory roles, Tatro coaches a youth soccer team with the Fairport Soccer Club. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, charitable organizations, broker-dealers, and corporations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management model supported by an Investment Committee and offers comprehensive services such as discretionary investment management, financial and tax planning, estate-planning assistance, and insurance solutions.

Joseph Richard is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisors Capital Management since 2013 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice President of Sales at the firm. Advisors Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm operates as both an outsourced investment manager to unaffiliated RIAs and broker-dealers and as a wealth manager, employing a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative methods.

Cole Schmitt is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisors, Bright Futures Wealth Management LLC, and Equimark East LLC. Compound Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services. The firm provides Direct Investment Management and a Turnkey Asset Management Program, focusing on risk-based model allocations and a combination of long-term strategies with tactical tools.

Natalia Zimnoch is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Mass Mutual and ownership of Zimnoch Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, she is active as a disc jockey at private events and provides educational cryptocurrency consulting. Lifemark Securities Corp. offers fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and retirement plan sponsors, providing programs such as Unified Managed Accounts and Separately Managed Accounts. The firm’s advice is suitability-driven, utilizing risk assessments and managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases, with custody maintained through third-party custodians.

Christopher Hoffarth is a financial advisor with Modern Wealth Management, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Securities Group, Inc., LPL Financial, and QCI Asset Management. Hoffarth is also involved with Beltz, Ianni, & Associates, a DBA for Mutual Securities Inc. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management model supported by an Investment Committee and offers comprehensive services such as discretionary investment management, tax and estate planning, and ERISA plan management.

Vincent Fasso is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his financial career, he works as a bartender at Genesee River Restaurant. Capital Analysts serves a mix of retail and institutional clients, providing portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm combines in-house discretionary management using a proprietary mutual fund screening process with non-discretionary services offered by advisors and third-party managers.

James Burke is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. in Rochester, NY, for over three decades, serving in a financial advisory capacity since 1992. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. provides advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee services to a diverse client base that includes individuals and institutions such as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in assets across more than 8,600 accounts, employing various program structures and analytical approaches while supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Douglas Emblidge is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC. Before entering finance, he spent 39 years in broadcasting, including roles at 13WHAM-TV/Sinclair Broadcast Group and WAIO Radio 95.1. 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 a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, often recommending index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $4.81 billion in assets.

David Prull II is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ashton Thomas Securities since 2005 and concurrently serves as a Deputy Sheriff Investigator with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office since 2003. 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, retirement plan consulting, and uses a diverse range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party models.

Mark Wilson is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including 15 years at MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual before joining Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital in 2022. Wilson serves on the board of Dollars for Scholars, an organization that awards scholarships to high school students. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning, supported by an in-house portfolio team that offers models and trade execution across multiple asset classes.

Nicole Newman is a financial advisor at OneSeven in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Newman Management Consulting, Bassich & Associates, and Final Gift. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with access to diversified assets and third-party managers, and has affiliations that enhance its retirement-plan consulting capabilities.

Kimberly Schulwitz is a financial advisor at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC before joining Sage Rutty in 2019. Schulwitz holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves both individual and institutional clients through advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee platforms, managing approximately $3.9 billion in assets across 8,685 accounts. The firm offers a range of program structures and custodial relationships, providing both comprehensive planning and portfolio management services.

Michael Cerutti is a financial advisor with Modern Wealth Management, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mutual Securities, Neuberger Berman, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and GAMCO Investors. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed life insurance. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across about 94 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a centralized Investment Committee and a combination of model portfolios, third-party money managers, and strategic allocations to guide investment decisions.

Lauren Mc Kerrow is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. with three years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles including positions at Livingston Lanes & Pub, Barefoot Septic & Sewer Inc., and SUNY Geneseo. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in assets across multiple custodial relationships and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Noah Fehrenbach is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. His prior work includes roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, and various Northwestern Mutual entities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a manager and consultant at Breathe Capital Planning LLC, providing business consulting services focused on business planning and financial document analysis. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment teams.