Lorna Erb is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Ashton Thomas Securities, she held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, and has also worked in retail positions at Sephora and Ulta Beauty. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.86 billion for over 2,200 clients through a team of 18 advisors across six offices, offering a range of program structures and retirement plan fiduciary services.

Michael Robinson is a financial advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background in legal practice, providing estate planning and legal advice through his law office and roles with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Robinson also operates wealth management firms, including Robinson Wealth and American Academy Wealth. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients through a network of independent advisors, managing approximately $1.1 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and sub-advisory services, using fundamental and technical analysis alongside multiple asset-allocation frameworks.

Justin Sansone is a financial advisor with Alesco Advisors, LLC, An ESL Company, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Alesco Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with EFPR Solutions, LLC. Alesco provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to institutional clients such as foundations, endowments, retirement plans, trusts, and estates, as well as high net worth individuals. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling to implement tailored asset allocations through index-based funds, ETFs, and selected private investments.

Thomas Stedman is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with four years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Seneca Financial Advisors LLC and Nixon Peabody LLP. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to pooled vehicles and institutional clients, including banking institutions, pension plans, and government entities, while also managing discretionary separately managed accounts and offering customized wealth management solutions. The firm’s investment process combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and includes systematic strategies such as its Disciplined Value approach and Managed ETF Portfolios.

Matthew Webster is a financial advisor at Sage Rutty & Co., Inc. in Rochester, NY, with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. Webster serves as a board member of the Onondaga East Chamber. 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 employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in portfolio management.

Susan Kyle is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. based in Rochester, NY, with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 287 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Melissa Cropo is a financial advisor at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. in Rochester, NY, with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Sage Rutty since 2013. Sage Rutty & Co., Inc. serves a diverse client base of individual and institutional investors, including pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in regulatory assets across 8,685 accounts, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Benjamin Bedosky is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC. He has previously worked at High Probability Advisors and DeJoy & Co. His background also includes roles outside of financial advising, such as positions at St. John Fisher University and The Dolomite Group. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, endowments, corporations, and other entities, offering family office and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, diversified, asset-allocation investment approach that integrates fundamental analysis with quantitative optimization across multiple asset classes.

Laura Frood is a financial advisor with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. since 2004. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, through advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee platforms, managing approximately $3.9 billion in regulatory assets across 8,685 accounts. The firm offers comprehensive planning and portfolio management services with multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

David Goodfellow is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities since 2020, following a 12-year tenure at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Goodfellow is involved in life insurance brokerage activities, serving as an agent with Coordinated Plan and writing insurance with various carriers. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Margaret Jeffries is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. She has been with the firm and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as an event coordinator for Blue Apple Productions, Inc. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, managing discretionary separately managed accounts and offering non-discretionary advice to various funds. The firm employs a team-based, strategy-specific investment process combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection.

Kevin Ruster is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with ESL Newco I, LLC and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC for twelve years. 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 utilizes fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, offering both discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary consulting, and is part of a broader financial group that includes broker-dealer and trust services affiliates.

Donna Malucci is a financial advisor at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, she is an independent consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee platforms, managing approximately $3.9 billion in regulatory assets. The firm offers multiple program structures, supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and provides comprehensive planning alongside portfolio management.

Kierin Ratliff is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Mutual Securities, Inc., Osaic Wealth, Manning and Napier, and in academic roles at the University of Rochester and University of Pittsburgh. 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, financial and tax planning, estate assistance, and insurance solutions.

Marshal Scheidt is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has prior experience with Webster Ice Arena and Abbott's Frozen Custard. 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. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and access to alternative investments, and it acts as a sub-adviser to multiple ETFs while supporting insurance and annuity product sales among its advisors.

Gerald Gugger is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and has held various roles within the Manning & Napier organization since 2017. Gugger serves as a committee member of the CFA Society of Rochester. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, while also managing discretionary separately managed accounts and offering non-discretionary advice to proprietary funds. The firm employs a team-based, strategy-specific investment process that integrates top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and offers a range of retirement plan and wealth management services.

Luke Molnar is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wegmans Food Markets Inc. He is also employed as a Client Service Associate with Coordinated Plan, Inc. outside of his advisory role. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm utilizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios with a focus on multi-asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Torrey Giancursio is a financial advisor with Novem Group in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and various insurance agencies. Outside of finance, he serves as president of Giancursio Excavating, Inc. and Giancursio Farms, Inc., overseeing their operations. 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 across multiple asset classes and offers discretionary management along with third-party manager referrals.

James Horn is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at firms including Edelman Financial Engines and TIAA-CREF. Horn is also the owner and founder of Matterhorn Private Wealth, a DBA for advisory and insurance activities. RFG Advisory serves a wide range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to alternative investments, using a combination of model strategies, third-party platforms, and proprietary ETFs.

Adam Morgan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Novem Group since 2014 and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Millennial Wealth, Inc., a business focused on insurance-related activities. 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 to manage portfolios across various asset classes, tailoring investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerance.