Kay Pfleghardt is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, Kay worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Kay serves on the advisory board of Alfred State College’s Department of Financial Planning, where she contributes to curriculum review and enrollment strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools, supports wrap-fee advisory programs, and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Leslie Zoerb is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience, all with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., where she has worked since 1998. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Maxine Awner is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1989. She also serves as a board member for the Jewish Federation of Buffalo, participating in community support activities for Jewish organizations. Merrill, together 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.

Gerald Mc Cue is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he manages portfolios for high-net-worth individuals across the United States. Since joining the firm in 1992, he has attained the position of Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor. Gerald is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides traditional financial advice as well as personalized discretionary investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, firm model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Gerald began his career in 1979 as a financial analyst at UNISYS and advanced to plant controller at one of their manufacturing facilities in Rochester, New York. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam and an MBA in Finance from the Rochester Institute of Technology. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In 1998, Gerald founded the McCue Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization that awards four-year tuition scholarships to qualified students attending the State University of New York. He has served on the board of directors for the Seneca Waterways Council of the Boy Scouts of America and as past chairman of the dean’s executive council for the Saunders College of Business at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Gerald resides in Rochester, New York with his wife, Diane. His personal interests include golfing, running, tennis, and woodworking.

Michael Kazacos Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Karen Andrushko is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has contributed over 40 years of experience. Throughout her career, Karen has served both institutional and retail clients, initially focusing on fixed income trading before expanding her expertise to include equities, closed-end funds, and annuities. She adopts a holistic approach to wealth management, leveraging internal specialists from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to address retirement planning, loans, trust matters, and home financing. Her work is grounded in building trust and aligning clients' financial goals with tailored portfolio strategies. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint John Fisher College and maintains the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is also registered with NMLS ID 579515. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Karen participates in community activities, volunteering with organizations such as the Pluta Cancer Center, Veterans Outreach Program, and Willow Domestic Violence Center.

Matthew Matteson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he and his team oversee the financial affairs of a select group of high net worth families, business owners, professionals, and corporate executives in the Rochester community and nationwide. He focuses on putting clients first by emphasizing intellectual rigor, a disciplined process, and in-depth customization to address what matters most in their lives. Matthew specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Starting his career in financial services in 1994, Matthew joined Bank of America in 2011 as a wealth management banker and later moved to Eidlin-Kilmer & Associates in 2014, where he contributes to operational efficiency and client experience enhancements. He serves as the primary contact for retirement plan participants, assisting them with goal setting, retirement planning, and reviewing assets held outside of their plans. Matthew holds a high school diploma from Greece Athena High School and an associate degree in liberal arts from Monroe Community College. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Residing in Victor with his wife and two sons, Matthew has been active in his local community, serving for 12 years with the Victor Volunteer Fire Department and currently holding a position as one of its Fire Commissioners. He is also a member of the Victor Conservation Board. Outside of work and community service, Matthew enjoys adventure sports, biking, football, hiking, music, running, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Rosemary Gebhardt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a New York State Notary. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes proprietary investment analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support its planning and allocation guidance.

Michael Weidner is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has 33 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. He is also involved in several independent business ventures related to financial planning and advisory services in Fairport, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, nonprofits, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor recommendations and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Christopher Leone serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2000, he has worked with a wide range of clients, including dentists, physicians, business owners, and families, providing wealth management services tailored to their financial goals. His expertise encompasses trust, estate, and long-term planning, as well as specialized areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and services for defined benefit plans and non-profits. With a career in financial services beginning in 1998, Christopher is a founding member of the GL Group, a wealth management group based in Rochester, NY. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Christopher earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from SUNY Brockport, where he also serves on the Business Advisory Council. Outside of his professional activities, Christopher is engaged with his community through ongoing involvement with SUNY Brockport, St. Joseph’s in Penfield, and McQuaid Jesuit High School, where his two sons attend. He resides in Penfield, NY, with his wife and children, and his personal interests include boating, golfing, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

Stephen Murawski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Newark, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2022 and previously served in local government for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Murawski serves as an Associate Pastor and a member of the Board of Trustees at New Life Assembly of God in Lyons, NY. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs without implementing recommendations directly. The firm supports holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option.

Rebecca Fountain is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2003 and with Bank of America N.A. since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies created by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Francisco Sorge is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Sorge serves as a member of the finance committee at the Genesee Valley Club and is involved in educating clients on life insurance products through his role as a broker at BGA Insurance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs and affiliated providers.

Derek Brooks is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025. Prior to this, he worked nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 20% owner of The Lights Band LLC, which performs and releases original music. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options informed by in-house research and tools. The firm supports tailored recommendations across various financial needs with optional implementation through its brokerage or advisory programs.

William Page Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the nonprofit organization Shootout for Soldiers, assisting with event sponsorship. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering a blend of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jeffrey Praino is a CFP® professional affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Pittsford, NY, with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analytical models to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Thomas Kingsley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Canandaigua, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers advisory services through model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through notable financial institutions.

Christopher Parnell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicklaus Catone is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nicklaus holds a Bachelor's Degree from St John Fisher University and a High School Diploma from McQuaid Jesuit. He is also designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Nicklaus is involved with the community as a McQuaid Jesuit JV Lacrosse Coach. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, golfing, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Jessica Royston is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2008, with additional experience at LPL Financial, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America. Royston serves on the finance team for Pittsford First Presbyterian Church, where she helps oversee the management of the church’s investment accounts. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.