Donald Lennox is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding the Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, he worked for Summit Services Unlimited Inc. for ten years. He is also a commissioned notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, special-needs analysis, and other complex client needs.

Jason Mincer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Cetera since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and community organizations such as the Jewish Community Center and Blackfriars Theatre. He is a 15% owner of Ammerly Advisors, a business affiliated with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Eric Schwilk is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Xceed Financial, where he worked for 13 years. Schwilk is also the owner of ProVios Advisors, an independent advisory and insurance business based in Pittsford, NY. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals employing a variety of strategies and platform arrangements.

Alex Casale is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Foresters Financial Services and was involved with SUNY College of Brockport. Casale serves as a member of the Finance Committee and Treasurer for Highland Park Conservancy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Kay Pfleghardt is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, Kay worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Kay serves on the advisory board of Alfred State College’s Department of Financial Planning, where she contributes to curriculum review and enrollment strategies. 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 offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools, supports wrap-fee advisory programs, and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Gerald Mc Cue is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he manages portfolios for high-net-worth individuals across the United States. Since joining the firm in 1992, he has attained the position of Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor. Gerald is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides traditional financial advice as well as personalized discretionary investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, firm model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Gerald began his career in 1979 as a financial analyst at UNISYS and advanced to plant controller at one of their manufacturing facilities in Rochester, New York. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam and an MBA in Finance from the Rochester Institute of Technology. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In 1998, Gerald founded the McCue Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization that awards four-year tuition scholarships to qualified students attending the State University of New York. He has served on the board of directors for the Seneca Waterways Council of the Boy Scouts of America and as past chairman of the dean’s executive council for the Saunders College of Business at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Gerald resides in Rochester, New York with his wife, Diane. His personal interests include golfing, running, tennis, and woodworking.

Michael Kazacos Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Stifel since 2022. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in owning a rental property in Victor, NY. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Karen Andrushko is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has contributed over 40 years of experience. Throughout her career, Karen has served both institutional and retail clients, initially focusing on fixed income trading before expanding her expertise to include equities, closed-end funds, and annuities. She adopts a holistic approach to wealth management, leveraging internal specialists from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to address retirement planning, loans, trust matters, and home financing. Her work is grounded in building trust and aligning clients' financial goals with tailored portfolio strategies. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint John Fisher College and maintains the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is also registered with NMLS ID 579515. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Karen participates in community activities, volunteering with organizations such as the Pluta Cancer Center, Veterans Outreach Program, and Willow Domestic Violence Center.

Matthew Matteson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he and his team oversee the financial affairs of a select group of high net worth families, business owners, professionals, and corporate executives in the Rochester community and nationwide. He focuses on putting clients first by emphasizing intellectual rigor, a disciplined process, and in-depth customization to address what matters most in their lives. Matthew specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Starting his career in financial services in 1994, Matthew joined Bank of America in 2011 as a wealth management banker and later moved to Eidlin-Kilmer & Associates in 2014, where he contributes to operational efficiency and client experience enhancements. He serves as the primary contact for retirement plan participants, assisting them with goal setting, retirement planning, and reviewing assets held outside of their plans. Matthew holds a high school diploma from Greece Athena High School and an associate degree in liberal arts from Monroe Community College. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Residing in Victor with his wife and two sons, Matthew has been active in his local community, serving for 12 years with the Victor Volunteer Fire Department and currently holding a position as one of its Fire Commissioners. He is also a member of the Victor Conservation Board. Outside of work and community service, Matthew enjoys adventure sports, biking, football, hiking, music, running, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Rosemary Gebhardt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a New York State Notary. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes proprietary investment analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support its planning and allocation guidance.

Michael Weidner is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is involved in financial planning through his own firms, Weidner Group LLC and Weidner|Sorge Wealth Partners, and holds an insurance agent position with BGA Insurance. 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 offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs and specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Carol Ramsdell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked within various segments of Wells Fargo since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Ramsdell operates her own investment-related business and holds a minority interest in another wealth management firm; she is also a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Scott Zakalik is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Fairport, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 19 years and has operated his own CPA firm since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a treasurer and board member of a local condominium association and participates on finance committees for both a country club and a synagogue. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Christopher Leone serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2000, he has worked with a wide range of clients, including dentists, physicians, business owners, and families, providing wealth management services tailored to their financial goals. His expertise encompasses trust, estate, and long-term planning, as well as specialized areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and services for defined benefit plans and non-profits. With a career in financial services beginning in 1998, Christopher is a founding member of the GL Group, a wealth management group based in Rochester, NY. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Christopher earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from SUNY Brockport, where he also serves on the Business Advisory Council. Outside of his professional activities, Christopher is engaged with his community through ongoing involvement with SUNY Brockport, St. Joseph’s in Penfield, and McQuaid Jesuit High School, where his two sons attend. He resides in Penfield, NY, with his wife and children, and his personal interests include boating, golfing, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

Stephen Murawski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Newark, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2022 and previously served in local government for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Murawski serves as an Associate Pastor and a member of the Board of Trustees at New Life Assembly of God in Lyons, NY. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs without implementing recommendations directly. The firm supports holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option.

Rebecca Fountain is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2003 and with Bank of America N.A. since 2014. 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 strategies created by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Francisco Sorge is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Sorge serves as a member of the finance committee at the Genesee Valley Club and is involved in educating clients on life insurance products through his role as a broker at BGA Insurance. 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, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs and affiliated providers.

Agostino Coccia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for five years. His earlier background includes roles in legal services and consulting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Jonathan Wordingham is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of experience in the industry. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a real estate LLC based in Webster, NY. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services through a national network of advisors and branches.

Derek Brooks is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a musician with The Lights Band, which creates and performs original music. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large 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, utilizing proprietary research and tools, and supports clients with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.