Thomas Affleck is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC since 2023 and has been affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Group since 2021. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent ten years at The Dorschel Automotive Group. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management across various risk classes.

Charles Bearce is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual. Bearce is also involved in insurance activities outside of Guardian Life. He is part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Thomas Muscato is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years. Outside his advisory role, he is president of T. James Muscato Inc., a personal tax management business. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisor representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management using fundamental and technical analysis, model or manager-based strategies, and digital advice platforms.

Marcin Ciolek is a CFP® with five years of industry experience currently advising at Mariner. He previously worked at Forte Capital LLC for seven years and Citi for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Webster Montessori School in Webster, NY. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with additional services such as family office and employer financial-wellness tools.

Asher Flint VII is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. His career includes extensive tenure at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, spanning over two decades. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary strategies with model-based programs and digital advisory services.

Mark Flaherty is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He is also co-owner of Weller Group, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. His career includes multiple tenures at Commonwealth Financial Network and ongoing involvement with Weller Group. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios created by its Investment Management and Research team.

Jeffrey Hough is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Forte Capital LLC for eighteen years. He serves as a board member of Boardwalk Securities Corp, a trust company based in Wilmington, Delaware. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers comprehensive services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, coordinated tax services, and family office capabilities, employing a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers.

Daniel James is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He is also a partner and part owner of RFG Associates, LLC, a private entity engaged in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Prior to his current roles, Daniel worked at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services, managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets.

Edward Silversmith Jr. is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and New York Life Insurance. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides comprehensive financial planning and asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that combines passive and active management with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Alexa Glanzel is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Weller Group LLC and has experience outside finance, including a role at DiBella's Old Fashioned Submarines. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services. The firm supports its advisors with operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources, offering access to diverse investment solutions and model portfolios.

Alexander Bernier is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding five years of industry experience. He previously worked at QCI Asset Management, Inc. for seven years. Bernier serves as treasurer for Recovery Fitness, Inc., where he consults on financial activities and capital allocation. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach blending passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Roberta Wagner is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. and Citizens Securities Inc. She serves as secretary for the Victor Boy’s Lacrosse Club, assisting with team events and communications. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider platform and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates, offering various wrap programs with custodial and trade execution services.

Marianne Tully Bolton is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. She also spends a portion of her time involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients through a variety of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside model portfolios managed by the firm’s Investment Management and Research team.

Elizabeth Marks is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2017 and previously spent over a decade at Royal Alliance Associates and Georgetown Capital Group. Marks also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Kirk Dougherty is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations, with seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, Dougherty is an independent actor and singer who performs with various musical organizations across the United States. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis through a large network of affiliated advisors within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Paul Salvetti is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Farther since 2026 and previously spent ten years at LVW Advisors, LLC. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and AI tools, focusing on ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Michael Bianchi is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and Bianchi Wealth Management in Pittsford, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience, including 16 years at RBC Capital Markets. He is also the owner of Bianchi Wealth Management. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by providing advisory programs, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and back-office services including operations, trading, compliance, and technology. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions, including discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Kathleen Roth is a CFP® with 47 years of industry experience currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She previously worked with OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC. In addition to her financial advisory work, Roth serves as an authorized facilitator for Moving Forward for Women, a support organization for widows. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management, digital advice, and third-party manager models.

Charles Hodge is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, based in Pittsford, NY. He has two years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and SFG Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent contractor offering insurance products separate from those of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, offering customized client solutions including financial planning and consulting.

Jamie Block is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2017 and previously spent nine years at Wealth Design Services, Inc. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, along with financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and offers specialized programs and educational initiatives.