David Hall is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in sophisticated planning solutions for executives and business owners. He manages the Hall Crawford Group, a team providing exclusive advisory services to a select number of families, including executives at prominent companies, partners at prestigious firms, and founders of rapidly growing ventures. David focuses on addressing the unique financial complexities his clients face, offering guidance on tax efficiency, executive compensation plans, trust and philanthropic planning, and tailored strategies for business owners. With more than fifteen years of experience in financial services, David holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation and is a graduate of Appalachian State University. He grew up in a family business environment, which informs his understanding of building and sustaining valuable enterprises. His expertise encompasses corporate executive services, education planning, executive and equity compensation, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy and retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. David is involved in several community organizations including the Entrepreneur's Organization, where he serves as a Strategic Alliance Partner, the Parkinson Association of the Carolinas as a former Board Chair, and the YMCA Impact Committee where he was the former Chair of Corporate Engagement. He resides in Eastover, Charlotte with his wife Jill and their two sons, Parker and Connor, and he enjoys activities such as biking, cooking, golfing, hiking, interior decorating, music, running, skiing, spending time with family, and tennis.

Susan Nieznanski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she has been associated with M&T Bank since 1996. She is also a Notary Public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from various sources.

Jason Duga is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 11 years at Invest Financial Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research from multiple sources.

Mark Stephany is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rochester, NY, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. Before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2025, he spent ten years at First American Equipment Finance. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies according to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Ryan Schwedfeger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Altitude Acres LLC, an entity he created for future real estate activities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a comprehensive range of services.

Joe Elia is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals and values. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2025. Prior to his current role, Joe worked as a Financial Advisor at 457 Plan Service Group from 2024 to 2025, and as a Financial Service Representative at the same firm from 2022 to 2024. His professional experience spans various roles in financial advising and investment consulting. Outside of his professional career, Joe enjoys family activities, fitness, golf, hiking, soccer, and traveling.

Joshua Lambert is a CFP® certificant associated with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ESL Investment Services, ESL Federal Credit Union, and Northwestern Mutual. Lambert also holds a notary commission outside of his investment advisory activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Sheldon Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial and ESL Investment Services since 2015. His other business activities include providing non-variable insurance services such as life, disability, and long-term care insurance through ESL Investment Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jeffrey Altomari is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his primary role, he is co-trustee and 50% owner of Hudson Valley Financial Group, where he is involved in managing 401(k) plans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options and integrating advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Jacqueline Vanhoy is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a New York State Notary and is involved with Viking Valhalla Party House as special occasion and bar staff. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Christopher Klee is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, Klee owns and operates George Peter Klee CPA LLC, a tax and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various investment program structures.

Andrew Genovese is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and with three years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2020 and has been associated with The Gaudino Group since 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Beryl Sorscher is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Advisors in Rochester, NY since 2022. Prior to this, Sorscher worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 13 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad planning menu and tailored recommendations developed using proprietary research and tools.

Ivaylo Tchoroleev is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with M&T Securities since 1999 and joined LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in investment real estate as a landlord and property owner. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jeremy Denny is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Morgan Stanley, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of JRDENNY LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Gary Acker is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 51 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1973 and MML Investors Services, LLC since 1982. Acker serves on the board of the nonprofit organization Harbour House of Rochester, Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and educational seminars.

Angella Ohara is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and Davie Kaplan, CPA, and she served on the Town of Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals from 2022 to 2024. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, with access to various third-party money managers and program structures.

David Mirsky is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with over 32 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He currently works at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously held roles at Mercer Global Advisors, Leigh Baldwin & CO., and operated his own firm, Mirsky Financial Management Corp. Mirsky has also served as a college professor at Rochester Institute of Technology and is active in community organizations, including trustee and board member positions at Green Tech Rochester School for Boys and Jewish Family Services of Rochester. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Christopher Corea is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Corea is involved in independent insurance brokering and holds a business ownership role with Cadence Associates, LLC, as well as consulting through Creative Management Consultants, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Gregory Byrd is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Primerica Financial Services since 2006, PFS Investments Inc. since 2008, and Anthony Jordan Health since 2009. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services primarily through model-driven strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.