Kathleen Roth is a CFP® with 47 years of industry experience currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She previously worked with OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC. In addition to her financial advisory work, Roth serves as an authorized facilitator for Moving Forward for Women, a support organization for widows. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management, digital advice, and third-party manager models.

Charles Hodge is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent contractor offering insurance products beyond those provided through Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, known as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Jamie Block is a CFP® and PFS™ with eight years of industry experience. Jamie has worked exclusively at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2017, following nine years at Wealth Design Services, Inc. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a range of implementation options alongside financial planning, retirement consulting, tax support, and estate-planning coordination.

Thomas Mahoney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been president and sole owner of Mahoney Wealth Strategies, Inc. since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, Mahoney is a musician and co-owner of White Mule Records in Brockport, NY. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, while its Investment Management and Research team manages discretionary model portfolios using a structured due-diligence process.

Nick Jensen is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. His prior roles include positions at Silvo Planning, LLC, Purenergy LLC, and John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, small business owners, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and specialized programs.

Joseph Amoddio is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Weller Group LLC, Heart of The Harvest, and United Parcel Service. 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 custom portfolio solutions and retirement plan consulting, while delivering operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

William Hess is a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities with a Series 66 designation and industry experience beginning in 2023. His prior work includes eight years at John Manser State Farm Office and various roles at firms such as Alliance Advisory Group and YPCmedia. He also holds an insurance-related side activity outside of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs through both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Christopher Opper is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 66 license. He has 22 years of industry experience and serves as a financial advisor and Director of Research at Regent Financial Group. His career includes roles at Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Regent Financial Group, with involvement in investment advisory services and insurance recommendations as part of client financial plans. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets with a focus that includes large institutional clients and pooled employer plan arrangements.

Patrick Kelly is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Fairport, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank. He is also the owner of KFP Advisors, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. 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 and operational support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio management and wealth planning solutions.

Alejandro Bruno is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Principal, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for two years and spent nine years at Apple Inc. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel outside the United States. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Matthew Castine is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019. Prior to joining J.W. Cole, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Paychex Inc. He also provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services, holding a registered PTIN and EFIN with the IRS. 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 portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Roger Anderson is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services LLC since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, including wrap-fee platforms, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment selection supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while also providing access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.

Robert Delisanti is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Advisor Group in 2024, he worked for American Portfolios Financial Services for 14 years. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Delisanti serves as a Varsity Basketball Coach and Boys Biddy Basketball Director for Honeoye Central School. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Amanda Williams is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. and Champlin & Associates, where she also operates as an independent advisory business. Williams serves as Board Chair of Home Start Hope, a nonprofit organization. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and multiple custodial platforms.

Kimberly Baxter is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and QCI Asset Management prior to joining Wealth Enhancement. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, risk-class based investment process combining passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee and multiple program options.

James Traylor is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Traylor has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2014 and concurrently at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Rivent Partners, Inc., a life insurance brokerage specializing in financial planning and consulting for special needs clients, and provides consulting on government benefits and care coordination for individuals with disabilities. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory services through third-party asset manager platforms, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Steven Kane is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and co-owns Heritage Financial Services, LLC, where he has been active since 2011. Kane is based in Pittsford, NY. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and investment adviser that supports a nationwide network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Robert Morse is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations along with Series 65 and 66 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 14 years at American Portfolios and more recent roles at OSAIC and Angelo Planning Group. His activities include fixed insurance sales conducted at his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Robert Gavin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Pittsford, NY, holding the Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Bonadio Group before joining Commonwealth Financial Network in 2017. Gavin is a partner and part owner of Etna Advisors, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services, supporting a range of investment options and portfolio management approaches.

Mark Fitch is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 license and over 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously spent significant time with Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, Fitch owns farmland in Perry, NY. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, employing both strategic and dynamic approaches through a dedicated Investment Management & Research team.