Sonu Johar is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. He previously worked for sixteen years at Forte Capital LLC. Outside of advising, Johar is a co-owner of a bar and restaurant in Rochester and serves on the board of Visual Studies Workshop Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable emphasis on integrated tax and accounting services.

Anne Ambrosetti is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Fairport, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience, including 15 years at RBC Capital Markets. She has been with Commonwealth Financial Network and Kelly Financial Partners since 2025. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of individual and institutional clients, managing around $213 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad advisor-support platform including discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Joseph Feeney is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. Feeney is based in Rochester, NY. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering both investment advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program featuring ETF-based portfolios managed with proprietary algorithms, alongside traditional brokerage and managed account services.

Nathan Van Brunt is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Victor, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc. and has also been employed at Woodfin Ridge Golf Course. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types, focusing primarily on non-discretionary asset management and working within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Timothy Maher is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding five years of industry experience. He previously worked at QCI Asset Management, Inc. before joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services and Wealth Enhancement Group in 2021. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to separate managed account managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment process that blends passive and active management with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Deanna Sekovski is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their individual goals and manage their wealth effectively. Deanna's approach focuses on connecting clients with the appropriate people, plans, and processes that align with their unique ambitions. She works with clients on various financial objectives such as planning for education funding, retirement lifestyle, healthcare costs, and long-term family goals, always considering their personal perspectives and priorities. Deanna holds a High School Diploma from Penfield High School. She aims to provide simplicity and transparency in the complexities of investing, making wealth planning an accessible and structured process for her clients.

James Ross is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with over seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at QCI Asset Management and PanAgora Asset Management. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment process that combines passive and active management supported by quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Michael Petix is a financial advisor at &Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years before joining &Partners in 2024. &Partners serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, trusts, private businesses, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, ERISA 3(21) consulting, retirement plan participant discretionary management, and brokerage services through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Jeffrey Douglass is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Principal Financial Services. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he mentors individuals on building business plans and go-to-market strategies. Principal Securities provides brokerage and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Cheryl Mac Pherson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with six years at the firm and a total of 15 years in the industry, including nine years at Bank of America. She is based in Pittsford, NY. Outside of finance, she works with Letchworth Concessions Inc., managing retail operations at Letchworth State Park, and serves as a trustee board member for the Avon Free Library. 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 individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

William Schoff is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. Schoff serves on the board of directors for Gilda’s Club Cancer Support Center, an organization supporting people affected by cancer. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a range of capital markets activities.

Matthew Hettinga is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and PNC Bank. Outside of finance, he is also a self-employed musician who performs stringed instruments at events and concerts. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual relationships focused on client goals and written recommendations.

Salvatore Mazzola is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following prior roles at The Mutual Fund Store and Merrill. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios with a long-term orientation across a range of account types.

Mark Stone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rochester, NY, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Stone is involved in managing marketing and administrative activities through Creative Management Consultants, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary research and third-party data, with an emphasis on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Charles Sawyer is a CFP® with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Rochester, NY since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-time musician. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Anthony De John is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Lidestri Food and Drink from 2014 to 2018. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Keenan Cardona is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, INC with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Osaic, he has worked in educational and publishing roles, including positions with the Victor Central School District and FA Davis Publishers. Cardona serves on the board of directors of TRU-IMPACT INC., a nonprofit organization, where he participates in overseeing general functions. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process with a variety of advisory and brokerage services delivered through a complex affiliate network and multiple custodial arrangements.

Garrett Bunch is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has held previous roles at Alsworth Capital Management and Core Wealth Management, among others. Outside of his advisory duties, he is also licensed as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension funds, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and features proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Anthony Anzalone is a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services in Rochester, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2026. His prior work includes service with the New York State Air National Guard and roles in education and business operations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Reginal Hynes is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers by taking his certified therapy dog on community visits. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.