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.

Leontios Akavalos is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. He is also the owner of LA Capital Management LLC, though he does not actively work in this business. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings.

Richard Warner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Warner is also an insurance agent, dedicating part of his time to non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,900 advisors.

Luke Nowakowski is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he collaborates with professionals and their families to develop financial plans that align with their goals. He works as part of the Burns / Nowakowski Group, which has over 30 years of experience serving clients in managing their financial situations. Luke's approach focuses on helping clients navigate financial decisions by identifying their priorities and constructing tailored plans. He emphasizes transparency and takes his responsibility seriously in managing his clients' financial well-being. His expertise includes comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services. He grew up in Orchard Park, NY, and holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Wittenberg University. After college, Luke served in the United States Air Force as a photojournalist and pursued an MBA at Regis University while enlisted. Following his honorable discharge, he entered the wealth management field, continuing his family legacy in the profession. Luke holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He currently resides in Buffalo, NY, and participates in sports and outdoor activities during his free time.

Devin Green is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP, SUNY At Brockport, and Wegmans Food Markets. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Mark Thomas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsford, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working at JP Morgan Chase, Star Cider, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Fresh Ayr Farm Market, and Red Jacket School District. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Emu Imports LLC, a retail and online store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and a broad range of retail and institutional offerings.

Christopher Leverett is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Fairport, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2005 and previously worked at City National Bank from 2016 to 2025. Leverett serves on the advisory board for the School of Business and Management at SUNY Brockport and has been involved with nonprofit activities such as organizing the March of Dimes spring walk-a-thon. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies, offering a variety of advisory programs and portfolio management services. The firm integrates in-house and third-party investment managers and provides access to alternative investments and unified account structures.

Alan Ginsberg is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he acts as a General Agent for Security Mutual Life of New York and participates in community activities such as serving on the estate planning and charitable giving committee for the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester and holding leadership roles in the Temple Beth El Men's Club. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform that provides brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary models across a complex affiliate network.

Joseph Barcellona is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at ESL Investment Services, LLC and LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in an online sales activity based in Webster, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolio programs and third-party asset management, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad non-advisory financial platform.

Jennifer Knapp is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Junior Americans U9 Hockey Team in Pittsford, NY, serving as assistant team manager and helping with fundraising and travel organization. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which supports client decision-making through tailored asset allocation and financial planning.

Colin Phoenix is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2016 and previously spent three years at Fidelity. He is based in Pittsford, NY, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model combined with access to discretionary SMAs, multi-asset model portfolios, and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Thomas Green is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 credential and over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Green owns and operates an accounting firm, Thomas H. Green, CPA, PLLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs fact-finding, risk profiling, and analytical modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with clients' goals.

Kathleen Shedler is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and David Benedict. She also owns a life insurance and long-term care insurance sales business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Scott Fredereksen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in September 2011, Scott has worked alongside his business partners Mark Eidlin and Matthew Kilmer, focusing on advising affluent individuals and families, business owners, corporate executives, medical professionals, foundations, and endowments in Rochester and surrounding areas. He emphasizes taking a client’s complete financial picture into account to align recommendations with their best interests and values a personal connection with clients to better serve their needs. Scott’s areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, employee financial health, executive compensation, equity compensation services, and tax minimization. He offers a wide range of wealth management services such as retirement planning, qualified plans, wealth transfer strategies, and philanthropic giving. Scott holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Cortland University. Outside of his professional role, Scott is engaged in community service and volunteers with various organizations. His personal interests include basketball, camping, fishing, football, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Daniel Hayes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Hayes is involved in business management through several limited liability companies. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and the use of algorithmic tools.

Daniel Leonard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked across various Morgan Stanley entities since 2006. Outside of his advising role, Leonard serves as the head coach for the Lakefront Soccer Club in Webster, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee analyses.

Mark Temperato is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his primary advisory role, Temperato is involved in managing a financial advisory partnership and operates a marketing DBA for his services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing a range of programs such as advisor-managed portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and third-party money manager options.

Paul Hanrahan Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Samantha Caruso is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Lorie Helmbold is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1997. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.