Nicolas Spinelli is a financial advisor at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Lazard Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and partner of Solstice Growth. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves both individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, through advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee platforms. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in regulatory assets and offers a range of program structures, custodial relationships, and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Rebecca Galliford is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Manning & Napier and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Rush United Methodist Church Child Care Center. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside retirement plan services and customized wealth management solutions. The firm employs a team-based, strategy-specific investment process that combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection.

Douglas Hilfiker is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He has served at Manning & Napier since 2021 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for 12 years. Hilfiker is a Series 66 holder and serves as a board member for both Hillside Agencies and the Seneca Waterways Council, Boy Scouts of America. 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 accounts and offering non-discretionary advice to various funds. The firm employs a team-based, strategy-specific investment process that combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and offers a range of retirement plan and wealth management services.

John Cairns is a financial advisor with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sage, Rutty, he worked with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and the Society for the Protection and Care of Children. Outside of finance, he operated a food truck business for six years. 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 assets across various accounts and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to support both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Megan Konieczny is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC and BNY Mellon. Megan's background also includes roles at Duquesne University, Invesco, Coopervision, and Cloud Docx. 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 uses fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling to develop asset-allocation plans tailored to clients’ time horizons, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Paula Rogala is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Rochester, NY, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 33 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and the Novem Group. In addition to her financial advisory work, she has maintained an ongoing career as an artist since 2013. Osaic Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a technology-driven investment process combining risk tolerance assessments with portfolio optimization and offers access to multiple custodial platforms and third-party managers.

Jennifer Fox is a financial advisor at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. in Rochester, NY, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. since 2011. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves both individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, offering advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee platform services. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in regulatory assets and provides various program structures, comprehensive planning, and portfolio management through a team of 45 advisors.

Joshua Slish is a financial advisor with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brighton Securities and Equitable Advisors. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee platforms, managing approximately $3.9 billion in assets across 8,685 accounts. The firm offers comprehensive planning and portfolio management services, operating multiple custodial relationships and supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ellyn Schaefer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Capital Analysts, based in Rochester, NY, and has 11 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. In addition to her advisory role, Schaefer is a CPA and owner of Baden Street Settlement of Rochester, where she provides accounting and tax services for a nonprofit organization. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house investment management and research team, delivering customized investment solutions and advisory services.

Kim Nugent is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sage Rutty & Co., Inc. since 2010. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Rochester, NY. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors and Development Committee for Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. Sage Rutty & Co., Inc. serves both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and portfolio management through multiple program structures and custodial relationships. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in assets across 45 advisors and provides services ranging from comprehensive planning to qualified retirement plan support.

Roland Salmi is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lawley Retirement Advisors, LLC, Georgetown Lawley Group, LLC, and Digital Insurance d/b/a OneDigital. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management model supported by an Investment Committee and offers a range of services such as discretionary investment management, tax and estate planning, and ERISA plan consulting.

Nicholas Delgaizo is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Lifemark since 2017 and also works as an independent insurance agent focusing on life insurance products. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and retirement plan sponsors, using suitability-driven advice and a range of managed account programs.

Dominick Lapenna is a financial advisor at &Partners with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. &Partners serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and consulting services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Robin Blackman is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Financial Partners since 2011 and previously spent a decade at LPL Financial. Blackman is also involved in non-variable insurance sales. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and is noted for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Lexus Shannon Hummer is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. She has been associated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2023, including prior roles during her time as a student. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad advisor-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Leah Granger is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. She has held roles at Commonwealth since 2017 and is a co-owner of Oakwood Financial Services, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. 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 $210 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

George Stepanoff is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Penfield, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 26 years before joining Commonwealth in 2024. He also owns PS&E, LLC, Plan to Prosper, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a variety of advisory programs and support services including operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice management. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures, combining a wide range of securities and insurance products with a substantial clearing and custody relationship through National Financial Services LLC.

Jesse Leonardo is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at M&T Bank, LPL Financial LLC, Fifth Third Securities, and Fifth Third Bank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and comprehensive supervisory oversight.

Eric Schmidt is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and WMG Partners LLC. Schmidt also provides administrative support to Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Arthur Lamborn is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., based in Pittsford, NY, with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes over four decades at AH Lamborn and related entities. He is also an insurance agent appointed to write Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, non-discretionary investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.