Miguel Fernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan. Outside of finance, he is a business owner of a food cart enterprise, TropiBites, in Orlando, FL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management and institutional platforms.

Jennifer Hartmann is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is Chair of the Investment Committee for the Stephen Gaynor School in New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and approved planning tools, while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Eddaliz Colon Santiago is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Alesco Advisors LLC, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, with a noted use of AI and systematic methodologies.

David Long is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he spent 14 years at JPMorgan Chase. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Omer Yildiz is a CFA® credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Cooper/Haims Advisors, LLC as well as Conserve. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by proprietary research tools.

Adam Follmer is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as Vice President and Agent at Tessera Wealth Management, focusing on insurance sales and service across multiple carriers. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm delivers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using comprehensive analysis tools to develop written recommendations for clients.

Lily Kuzel is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Prudential for four years. Kuzel is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through a related insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Aaron Wolk is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Legg Mason Investor Services, Franklin Templeton Financial Services, Benefit Street Partners, Broadstone Real Estate, and Manning & Napier Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Martin Piva is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Axa Advisors and the Ibero American Action League, Inc. He has experience outside finance in remodeling and HVAC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Kristine Long is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, including through its prior iterations as AxA Advisors and Axa Equitable. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs using a variety of third-party and proprietary investment solutions.

Rhett King is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term service at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing personal real estate rental properties in Brockport, NY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm typically employs model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through its affiliated entities.

Gary Stirk is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked at Osaic since 2024, previously serving seven years at Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, as well as six years at Invest Financial Corp. He is president of GES Wealth Management Inc., a personal S corporation he uses for managing business expenses. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers.

Sean Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, NY, holding the Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ESL Investment Services, ESL Federal Credit Union, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry, having worked at Smoking Hot Chicks BBQ in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, with a focus on model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sean Keller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Livingston International, State Farm Insurance, and two periods of self-employment. Outside of advising, he operates an e-commerce business supplying survival kits and streams video games on Twitch. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Jessica Robinson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at LPL Financial and ESL Investment Services, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services that include financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms while supporting advisors with research tools and a broad array of non-advisory financial activities.

Robert Galinski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brighton, NY, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Key Investment Services LLC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and earlier periods at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by operational tools, with oversight of substantial discretionary assets and a large advisor network.

Kyle Hulse is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a consultant with Pyzon Group and is the owner and publisher of Lion and Ox Publication, which creates and publishes print-on-demand books. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Frank Piacente is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at ESL Investment Services, Eagle Strategies, New York Life, Mass Mutual, Hornor Townsend & Kent, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Soyeon Caruso is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals and changing market conditions. Soyeon provides access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. She holds a Master's Degree from UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Soyeon is also engaged in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community participation.

Ryan Caufield is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been associated with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2014. Ryan is based in Rochester, NY. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.