Joseph Cerqua is a CFA® charterholder with over two years of industry experience. He is currently with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc., having joined in 2023. Prior to this, he worked at Elmwood Income Partners LLC and Clover Capital Management Inc./Federated Hermes. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a client-specific approach that integrates salaried financial planners with advisory representatives to deliver written plans and customized investment recommendations across multiple program platforms.

Kyle Dunn is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding the ChFC® designation with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Financial Group. He also serves as an independent insurance agent involved with fixed insurance products. 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 operates a centralized portfolio management model, utilizing third-party managers and risk-tolerance tools, and offers a broad range of services such as discretionary investment management, tax planning, estate-planning assistance, and insurance solutions.

Patrick Manuel is a financial advisor at Novem Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Novem Group since 2014 and Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer of the Wolf Foundation board of directors and holds board positions with the Italian Heritage Foundation and Novem Foundation. He is also involved in a furniture sales business through ADK Guys, LLC. Novem Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, government entities, and other advisers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis and offers both wrap and non-wrap portfolio management arrangements tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Tyler Rogers is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. and Paychex Securities Corporation. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and modular services to 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 managers, and strategic allocation.

Connor Holly is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. since 2011. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and qualified retirement plan advisory services. The firm combines salaried financial planners with advisory representatives to deliver customized investment recommendations and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across multiple platforms.

Morgan Allen is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Beau Morgan Advisors, Invessent, Stratos Wealth Advisors, USAA Financial Advisors, and Charles Schwab & Co. Allen has also been involved with Invessent Wealth Management, LLC in a wealth advisory capacity. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, delivering investment advice through IAR-managed programs, separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party Money Managers.

Jeffrey Altieri is a financial advisor with Novem Group in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 12 years before joining Novem Group in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director at Penfield Country Club, overseeing management and operations. Novem Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis across various asset classes and uses individualized Investment Policy Statements to guide portfolio construction.

Christine Lanzisera is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Excel Securities & Associates, Inc since 1996. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC 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 multiple program platforms.

Stephen Digennaro II is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Aegis Capital Corp., Benchmark Investments, and Kingswood Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Investments at Argyle Creek LLC. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA-qualified plans, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, providing a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Ronald Taylor is a financial advisor at Novem Group with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. He is based in Rochester, NY. Novem Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis across various asset classes and offers both wrap and non-wrap portfolio management tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Craig Gingerich is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. since 2014. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, unified managed accounts, and qualified retirement plan advisory platforms. The firm combines a salaried financial planning team with advisory representatives to deliver customized investment recommendations and manages over $3 billion in assets.

Craig Houck is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at OSAIC for 16 years before joining Modern Wealth Management and Mutual Securities, Inc. in 2025. Houck serves as board secretary for Hope Hall School and is a board member of the Rochester Presbyterian Home Foundation, where he participates in investment-related reviews and grant decisions. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a centralized Investment Committee and Investment Management Team that utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, and strategic allocation combined with tactical adjustments.

Michelle Cannan is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Donegal Securities, Inc., and Kraematón Group. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with BIA Consulting, LLC and serves as a member of a third-party administrator affiliated with Modern Wealth Management. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to 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 a range of services including discretionary investment management, modular financial planning, tax and estate planning, and insurance solutions.

Thomas Burke is a financial advisor at Novem Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Novem Group since 2016, following a decade at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Novem Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis and offers a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Daniel Lippincott is a CFA® charterholder at Karpus Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Karpus since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he established KARDS LLC, a company focused on real estate rental activities. Karpus Investment Management is a discretionary investment adviser managing approximately $4.0 billion for individuals, high net worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm employs an actively managed, value-oriented, multi-manager approach with primary exposure to closed-end funds, ETFs, and targeted strategies, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and applying shareholder-activism tools as part of its investment process.

Jeffrey Mccormack is a CFA® charterholder with six years of experience in the financial industry, currently advising at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. He has previously worked at QCI Asset Management and Bonafyde Consulting. Outside of his advisory role, Mccormack serves as vice chairman of the executive and finance committees at Mary Cariola’s Center, a school for children with developmental disabilities, and coaches age-group swimmers as an assistant swim coach with Webster Bluefins. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to pooled vehicles and institutional clients, employing a team-based, strategy-specific investment process that combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection. The firm also offers retirement plan services, participant education, transition management, and custom wealth management solutions.

Timothy Gerlach is a financial advisor at Novem Group in Rochester, NY, with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Deloitte Consulting, LLP for three years before joining Novem Group in 2018. Novem Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis in its investment process, tailoring portfolio construction to individual client goals and risk tolerance.

Matthew Rockefeller is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Paychex, Inc. and Paychex Securities Corporation. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers to construct portfolios focused on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, with services that include ERISA plan consulting and participant education.

Michael Gorsky is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lyons National Bank and Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Outside of advisory work, Gorsky is a licensed real estate salesperson assisting in real estate transactions. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 179 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, employing a mix of actively managed and passive strategies with an emphasis on risk management and tax efficiency.

James Gould is a financial advisor at Alesco Advisors, LLC, an ESL company, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at ESL Newco I, LLC since 2025, following a 25-year tenure at Alesco Advisors (formerly WealthCFO). Alesco Advisors provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and high net worth individuals. The firm employs an investment process that integrates fundamental analysis with quantitative modeling and uses a combination of index-based and systematic funds alongside selected private investments.