Scott Mckay is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Planning since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Rochester, NY. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental investment and retirement plan services.

Nathan Wegman is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Endeavor Wealth Advisory Group since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2018. He is also the owner of Wegman Wealth Management LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Maureen Dowling is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Key Investment Services since 2012. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing monitoring while offering access to third-party discretionary managers and maintains oversight through its Product Due Diligence Committee.

Joshua Vernon is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has prior roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual, and KeyBank. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales, offering a range of life, disability, annuities, health, long-term care, dental, Medicare, and medical insurance products. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions and provides access to third-party discretionary managers, operating within the KeyCorp group and collaborating closely with affiliated financial entities.

Bentley Hutchings is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2011 and has operated Hutchings Financial since 2004. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports its advisors with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management services, while offering various discretionary and customized portfolio management solutions.

Daniel Pennise is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2011 and has also maintained an insurance business since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Scarlett Vineyard, LLC, which manages real estate and produces wine. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, operational support, and investment management services, including discretionary model portfolios and customizable investment solutions.

Matthew Sheehan is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and co-owner of Wisehaven Financial, LLC, based in Rochester, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and J.P. Morgan. His activities include fixed insurance sales conducted during business hours at his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors who deliver advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Brendan Jeffery is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. from 2011 to 2019. Jeffery is also the owner of Jeffery & Jeffery Family Legacy Planning Inc., which provides investment and insurance services. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to third-party managers and multiple managed account solutions.

Benjamin Hintz is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Rochester, NY. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked in education and other fields, including positions at St. John Fisher University and Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while offering various investment program options including discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Peter Noto is a financial advisor with \u0026PARTNERS based in Pittsford, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining \u0026PARTNERS in 2026, he worked for twelve years at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC. \u0026PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm provides investment advisory and brokerage services alongside financial planning and consulting, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment models through the Envestnet platform.

Egbert Bouwmeester is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment since 2017, following prior roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of managed portfolio programs that incorporate both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Edmond Sheidlower is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. He previously worked for Forte Capital LLC for 16 years before joining Mariner, which acquired Forte Capital's remnant business and now serves as a holding company. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds through investment management, financial planning, and a range of coordinated services such as tax compliance and Core Family Office offerings. The firm combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations and offers diverse strategies across equity, fixed income, alternatives, and retirement plan solutions, supported by CPAs and specialized tax services.

Gregory Herbison is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2016 and also works with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Herbison serves as an adjunct professor at St. John Fisher College, lecturing on finance subjects, and is involved in substitute teaching and test administration in local schools. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary account options supported by third-party asset manager relationships.

Aaron Randisi is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has been a co-owner of Crossbridge Financial Group, LLC since 2015, where he also conducts fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management services. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and various customized investment solutions through its PPS programs and other strategist strategies.

John Tubridy is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Independent Financial Partners since 2011 and previously spent ten years with LPL Financial, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he arranges business appointments related to health insurance and employee benefits for local small businesses. 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 individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with notable expertise in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Matthew Fischer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include ten years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and one year at OSAIC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of ADF Wealth Management, LLC, and owner of APG Advisors, both private entities involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, with discretionary portfolio construction and multiple program options managed by an in-house Investment Management and Research team.

Joshua Dejohn is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as a life insurance and fixed annuity agent. J.W. Cole Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms and strategies.

Philip Mcevoy is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance and Nylife Securities since 2005. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with a large portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Mason is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. He is involved with Mason Wealth Management, LLC and participates in life and legacy planning activities. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

William Dostman III is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and co-owns Heritage Financial Services, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Dostman has held roles at both Commonwealth Financial Network and Heritage Financial Services since 2016. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a comprehensive adviser-support platform.