Alanna Lucia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Her prior experience includes roles outside the investment industry, such as work with the Country Club of Rochester and founding Techlanna, LLC, an entrepreneurial venture she has managed since 2024. 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 portfolio management options and advisory tools supported by technology, serving more than 22,800 advisors and overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

David Younis is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole member of Weirdery, LLC, a tree farm specializing in black walnut timber and saplings, and serves as treasurer for the Partnership for Ontario County, a local nonprofit organization. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio solutions. The firm employs a model-based investment approach that incorporates asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management tools, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across various account types.

Faraaz Mohammed Ali is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, One Touch Direct, and other firms. He is also the author of a children’s book titled *With Allah In My Heart*, which he wrote for his son. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mariah Patrizi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. She has held roles at SagePoint Financial, Inc., Financial Freedom Group, and UnitedHealthCare, among others. Outside of advising, she operates a sole proprietorship assisting clients in selecting Medicare Advantage insurance plans. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services utilizing a multi-advisor platform with model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Nicholas Ward is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2009 to 2023 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools, serving clients in both retail and institutional capacities.

Mary Robertson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 27 years. Robertson also operates MRB Financial Services, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a range of platforms and proprietary model strategies.

James Krueger Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations, and has 38 years of experience in the industry. His career includes 27 years at MetLife Securities, Inc. before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as collaborative, annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Nicholas Cherchio is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He serves as a financial partner, assisting clients in navigating their financial journeys and working toward personally significant financial goals. Nicholas collaborates with clients to review their financial situations, discuss priorities and timelines, and co-create financial plans aimed at providing confidence for them and their families. Prior to his current role, Nicholas gained experience as a Financial Representative and Financial Services Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026. He also worked as an Associate Mortgage Banker at BNY Wealth from 2020 to 2024 and held the position of Associate Vice President at Citi Private Bank from 2015 to 2020.

Joshua Ciolek is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of RadHaus LLC, an automotive and transportation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Scott Battle is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Phoenix Home Life, where he has also advised on life insurance and annuities since 1996. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with a range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging a large multi-advisor platform and multiple affiliated entities.

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.

Brent Ascroft is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canandaigua, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Ashley Sullivan is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she oversees a team of wealth planning professionals. In her leadership role, she fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes personalized client relationships and collective expertise to support clients in achieving their financial goals through tailored financial planning processes. Ashley has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various positions including Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, Vice President and Senior Wealth Partner at 1865 Wealth Advisors, Private Wealth Advisor at LVW Advisors, and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. She began her career as a Financial Advisor Associate at UBS Wealth Management and has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Ashley's personal interests include family activities, fitness, social events with friends, parenthood, and traveling.

Brian Whitbeck is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, where he has worked since 2025, and previously spent ten years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing a range of investment solutions including discretionary and advisor-managed strategies, third-party money managers, and proprietary models.