James Englert is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with High Falls Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Allworth Financial, L.P. and Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC. Englert also provides tax preparation services during the tax season and is an Enrolled Agent authorized to represent clients before the IRS. High Falls Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, business-planning advice, and trustee services. The firm employs an internal investment committee and utilizes a variety of actively managed strategies, including tax-aware and ESG-focused models.

Ben Rozin is a financial advisor at Leach, Bickmore & Weiss Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and over 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2024 and Manning Napier Advisors from 2005 to 2016. Rozin is also involved in a real estate business since 2024. Leach, Bickmore & Weiss Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and business entities, managing approximately $115 million across about 291 clients. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach based on fundamental analysis and intrinsic-value assessments and offers services including asset management, financial planning, consulting, and educational seminars.

Benjamin Chappell is a financial advisor at Horizon Financial with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Horizon Advisory Services, Inc. since 2021 and was previously employed at Haley & Aldrich, Inc. for ten years. Horizon Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, through discretionary portfolio management, trust and retirement account services, and integrated financial planning. The firm manages approximately $510 million in assets across a nine-advisor team and employs a model-driven investment approach overseen by an internal investment team and Investment Policy Committee.

Douglas Hendee is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Brighton Securities Corp. since 2010. He is also a fitness instructor at Midtown Athletic Club in Rochester, NY. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary management across proprietary and third-party programs, employing diverse investment strategies.

Todd Alexander is a financial advisor with Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Brighton Securities since 2016. Brighton Securities serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, estates, trusts, and businesses, providing financial planning, portfolio management, brokerage execution, insurance products, and affiliated tax and accounting services. The firm employs a variety of program structures and analytical approaches and is dually registered as an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer.

John Klee is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including High Falls Advisors, Inc. and Allworth Financial, L.P. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Haroun Education Ventures. High Falls Advisors primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, business-planning advice, and trustee/administration services. The firm employs a range of actively managed investment strategies overseen by an internal investment committee and maintains an in-house tax and trust capability alongside an affiliated legal practice for limited legal and estate-planning matters.

Gregory Vogel is a financial advisor at O'Keefe Stevens Advisory, Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 65 credential. He has professional experience working at NFP, an Aon company, and at the University of Rochester Goergen Athletic Center. Outside of finance, he was involved with Vermont Foodie Stand for several years. O'Keefe Stevens Advisory is a fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a value-oriented, long-term investment approach and manages approximately $585.6 million in assets across more than 350 client households.

Joseph O'Hare is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bob Johnson Auto Group and Great Point Capital, LLC. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

Samantha Walker is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Brighton Securities, she worked for six years at the Gates Police Department. Brighton Securities serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, estates, trusts, and businesses by offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting, utilizing various program structures and analytical approaches. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing brokerage execution, insurance products, and affiliated tax and accounting services.

Amanda Mcintosh is a financial advisor at Uniting Wealth Partners with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Naviter Wealth, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Uniting Wealth Partners provides wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost investment strategies and operates as part of the WAGN network, managing approximately $935 million across six offices.

Mary Graniero is a financial advisor at Howe and Rusling, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Bonadio Group and has held roles at St. John Fisher University and Wegmans Food Markets. Howe and Rusling primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as insurance companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management focused on large-cap equity and intermediate fixed income, combined with financial and estate-planning services supported by a wholly owned tax-preparation subsidiary.

Jonathan Blazick is a financial advisor at Horizon Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held positions at Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory, and Mark Congdon, CFS Inc., as well as prior employment at Kellogg's. Horizon Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, through discretionary portfolio management, trust and retirement account services, and integrated financial planning. The firm manages approximately $510 million in assets across a nine-advisor team and employs a model-driven investment process focused on diversified, long-term asset allocation.

Mark Congdon is a financial advisor with Horizon Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Private Client Services, Securities America, Inc., and Securities Services Network, and has been involved with Horizon Advisory Services and The Horizon Group since 1993. Congdon also participates in the Putnam Investments Advisory Council, a forum for advisors to provide feedback on investment offerings and industry developments. Horizon Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, through discretionary portfolio management, trust and retirement account services, and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a model-driven investment process overseen by an internal team and Investment Policy Committee, focusing on diversified, long-term asset allocation primarily implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Donald Kwarta is a financial advisor at Horizon Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Horizon Advisory Services, Inc., SSN Advisory Inc, and Mark A Congdon, among others. Horizon Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, through discretionary portfolio management, trust and retirement account services, and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach overseen by an internal team and an Investment Policy Committee, focusing on diversified, long-term asset allocation primarily via mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Ethan Wade is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Brighton Securities since 2013. Brighton Securities serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charities, estates, trusts, and businesses, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through various program structures. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, providing a combination of advisory and brokerage services along with affiliated tax and accounting offerings.

Melissa Talarico is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Medical Marketing Associates LLC, FF Thompson Hospital, and Victor Surgical Care PLLC. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

Ryan Tomko is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license, with five years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Howe and Rusling, Inc. in Rochester, NY since 2015. Howe and Rusling primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as insurance companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines top-down macroeconomic forecasting with bottom-up fundamental research to manage discretionary portfolios focused on large-cap equities and intermediate fixed income, supported by estate-planning coordination and tax-preparation services through a wholly owned subsidiary.

Adam Drinkwater is a financial professional with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with ITP Partners, LLC in insurance sales and performs administrative duties at Charleton Financial. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor investment advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management services that integrate financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing customized portfolio construction and third-party sub-advisors accessed through the AssetMark platform.

Jennifer Snyder is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Brighton Securities in 2022, she worked at LULULEMON for nine years. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

Sarah Swan is a financial advisor at Howe and Rusling, Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. She has been with Howe and Rusling since 2011. Howe and Rusling primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as insurance companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management focused on large-cap equity and intermediate fixed-income strategies, complemented by financial and estate-planning services and tax preparation through a wholly owned subsidiary.