Shannon Romach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2022, Romach worked at Halleran Financial Group, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various investment programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Emily Knight is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fairport, NY. She holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Riley Whalen Inc. since 2017 and was also employed by Daniele Family Companies from 2015 to 2017. Emily is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and technology tools while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Theodore Lenz is a financial advisor with Stifel in Fairport, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an investor in Means Enterprises. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to deliver asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Matthew Mcmahon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2026, bringing with him two decades of experience in Capital Markets and Institutional Sales acquired at various broker dealers. Matthew specializes in advising clients on investment strategies and wealth management tailored to their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Additionally, Matthew has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, supporting his professional expertise in personal investment advisory services.

Evan Oxley is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and has diverse experience across various industries including education and small business operations. Oxley also has involvement in non-variable insurance agency activities related to his advisory role. LPL Enterprise serves individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Raymond Demonte Jr. is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brighton Securities Corp. and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. in 2022. Demonte is a member of the Monroe Golf Club board and its Golf Committee, contributing to event organization and facility planning. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis by its Investment Strategy Group, offering asset allocation and planning guidance that supports client decision-making.

Devon Littlefield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Newark, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Reliant Community Federal Credit Union since 2016 and previously at CUNA Brokerage Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad mix of financial activities.

Mark Alvut is a financial advisor at Merrill with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His career includes longstanding tenures at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America since 2009. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Anderson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, where he has worked since 2016. He has 15 years of industry experience, including four years at Toro Run Winery. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Sara Durso is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, and has seven years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2016. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William O'Donnell is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. He also manages client portfolios under the DBA AVH Invest and holds a life insurance agent position outside of investment advisory activities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, offering a wide range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a multi-advisor platform that delivers comprehensive financial planning and various managed account strategies.

Alanna Lucia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Her prior experience includes roles outside the investment industry, such as work with the Country Club of Rochester and founding Techlanna, LLC, an entrepreneurial venture she has managed since 2024. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and advisory tools supported by technology, serving more than 22,800 advisors and overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

David Younis is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole member of Weirdery, LLC, a tree farm specializing in black walnut timber and saplings, and serves as treasurer for the Partnership for Ontario County, a local nonprofit organization. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio solutions. The firm employs a model-based investment approach that incorporates asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management tools, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across various account types.

Mariah Patrizi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. She has held roles at SagePoint Financial, Inc., Financial Freedom Group, and UnitedHealthCare, among others. Outside of advising, she operates a sole proprietorship assisting clients in selecting Medicare Advantage insurance plans. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services utilizing a multi-advisor platform with model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Nicholas Ward is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2009 to 2023 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools, serving clients in both retail and institutional capacities.

Mary Robertson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 27 years. Robertson also operates MRB Financial Services, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a range of platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Maryanne Barcellona is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2005. She also holds the Series 63 designation and operates through ESL Investment Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she maintains a notary role and manages a small online sales business on eBay. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and asset management solutions using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced research tools.

Joshua Ciolek is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of RadHaus LLC, an automotive and transportation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Scott Battle is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Phoenix Home Life, where he has also advised on life insurance and annuities since 1996. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with a range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging a large multi-advisor platform and multiple affiliated entities.

Benedict Tarantino is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS in various capacities since 2006. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and securities-backed lending programs.