William Abbott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Post Resch Tallon Group, Inc. and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He also operates Abbott Financial and works outside the industry as a salesperson in the golf department at Dick's Sporting Goods. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions supported by technology tools, with oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets and a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Philip DiPasquale is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011. DiPasquale serves as a trustee for the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation and is involved with the Nativity Preparatory Academy of Rochester as a member of its Finance Committee. He is also the proprietor of DiPasquale Brothers Beverages LLC, a venture collaborating with local craft brewers to produce small-batch beverages and support at-risk children through sales. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and delivers tailored investment solutions based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Kyle Mcdermott is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Axa Advisors, Llc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an agent in fixed insurance and Medicare sales. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through a large network of financial professionals and provides access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Ryan Kozarits is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and has prior experience in lawn and landscape businesses and part-time roles during his education at the University at Buffalo. 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 various advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Brian Katz is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1993 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2009. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Emma Bouchard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, she worked at isolved and Paychex, and she has a background in higher education from John Carroll University. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a cashier at Red Bird Market, a grocery store in Fairport, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with banking and other financial products through a large network of advisors.

Aaron Brown is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked previously with ESL Investment Services, LPL Financial, and ESL Federal Credit Union. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a relationship manager at Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, focusing on planning and client relationship development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across multiple program structures and custodial platforms.

Daniel Schmitz Jr. is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He was previously with Commonwealth Financial Network for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of OakWood Financial Services, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized advisory programs, including municipal and public-finance services.

Nathan Elvers is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Northwestern Mutual in various investment management and insurance roles. In addition to advisory services, he owns and manages a tax preparation and planning firm, Dash Tax, LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with a broad array of programs including managed portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting.

William Bailey is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, 1ST Global Advisors, and Bonn, Dioguardi & Ray, LLP. He is also president of Bailey Wealth Management, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

John Brandt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2000. Outside of advising, he is involved with CNMK Operational Support LLC, providing financial advice and planning services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through a structured recommendation report and ongoing advice.

Christopher Lamphere is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2016, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning using firm-approved tools and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Gregory Rahmlow is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and Equitable Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Tracy Baker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Penfield, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Their prior work includes roles at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., ESL Investment Services, and KM Investment Services. Outside of advising, Baker co-hosts a radio show and coaches youth volleyball locally. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

John Sartini is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Pittsford, NY, and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2008, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and research.

Eugene Skic is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and service of life and health insurance and annuities through his insurance agent activities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with multiple program options and maintains a large, complex platform supported by various affiliates and recent consolidation activity.

Paul Wyand is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Penfield, NY, bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Oakwood Cemetery and owns a consulting business providing training and consulting services to wealth advisory firms. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored written recommendation reports that integrate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Tomas Aponte is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cetera in 2019, he worked at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services LLC from 2012 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party managers. The firm operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Patrick Ryan is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation and UBS Financial Services. He is also a committee member at Heritage Christian Services, where he contributes to fundraising and charity event organization. OSAIC is a multi-advisor platform that serves retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.

Gary Fitch is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team that has over 40 years of experience assisting affluent individuals and families through a client-focused, goals-based wealth management process. He aims to help clients achieve their objectives with simplicity, transparency, and a disciplined method to measure progress, tailoring guidance to support current lifestyles, retirement income needs, and legacy goals. Gary joined Merrill Lynch in 2004 and holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ from the College for Financial Planning, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor from the National Association of Plan Advisors, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Benefits Consultant. He is a 1996 graduate of St. John Fisher College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and was inducted into St. John Fisher's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004. Additionally, he completed a certificate program at the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. He has served on the Board of Directors for Step-by-Step of Rochester and was the Director of Community Engagement for Rochester Young Professionals. Gary resides in Pittsford, New York with his wife Melissa and their children, Gary and Isla. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, fishing, football, golfing, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.