Terri Trotta is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Fairport, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Lincoln Investment since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she is a self-employed CPA providing tax preparation services. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and a layered delivery model combining independent advisors and third-party relationships.

Michael Kiviat is a CFP® professional based in Pittsford, NY, with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and Wealth Enhancement Group, having previously worked at QCI Asset Management, Inc. and Manning & Napier, Inc. His career includes a decade at Manning & Napier, Inc. prior to his current roles. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to separate managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and offers diversified, risk-class based allocations combining passive and active management with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

William Nelkin is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Rochester, NY, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. Nelkin serves on the Finance Committee of Jewish Family Service of Rochester, where he has held various leadership roles including Board President. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often working with clients connected to TIAA-administered employer plans. The firm combines model portfolio management with customized portfolio options under a fiduciary standard and also acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Brandon Wolk is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently with Empower Advisory Group. His prior roles include positions at Montage Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, TD Ameritrade, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for a philanthropic family foundation and teaches religion to second graders at his synagogue. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Robert Dornan is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes fourteen years at American Portfolios Financial Services and more recent roles at OSAIC and Angelo Planning Group. Dornan is also an owner of Dornan Wealth Management, LLC, and co-owner of ADF Wealth Management, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

James Mc Bride is a financial advisor with Allworth Financial, L.P. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC and High Falls Advisors, Inc. He also serves as Executive Director of the Bulrush Foundation and acts as a trustee for various trusts. Allworth Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, qualified retirement plan consulting, and variable annuity sub-account servicing. The firm uses both quantitative and qualitative analysis to implement customized investment strategies and offers a range of model and specialist portfolios.

Christopher Santelli is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been associated with Eagle Strategies and New York Life entities since 2003. Santelli is also the owner of Santelli Financial Group, LLC, and serves as a board member of the Anthony Poselovich Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit assisting families with children who have cancer. Additionally, he works as a certified pyrotechnician producing professional firework shows. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers various advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Joseph Damico is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 credential and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Financial, he was involved with R.P. Damico & Associates and worked in education for over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the head coach for modified rugby at McQuaid Jesuit High School. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches.

Timothy Weller is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2003, with additional experience managing his own firm, Weller Group LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a private entity facilitating securities business and is involved in a local snowplowing service. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, and compliance. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures to support diverse client needs.

Constantine Kitrinos is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2016, previously with LPL Financial and M&T Securities. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions and employs a fiduciary-based advisory model using various investment strategies and technology platforms.

Megan Culhane is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a notary public. 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 discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment options, while acting as a back-office and platform provider for its affiliated advisors.

Mark Colgan is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and operated Colgan Capital since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in book publishing and volunteers providing pro-bono financial planning for widows. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

Elizabeth Thorley is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 1997 and owns Thorley Wealth Management, Inc., which she established in 2013. 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 offers a variety of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions.

John Conquest is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. He serves as a board member of the Hoselton Foundation, a charitable organization. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, advisor-led consulting, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Anthony Robinson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2024, with prior experience at Alliance Advisory Group, Park Avenue Securities, and several credit unions. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Mason Mondo is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Before joining Key Investment Services, he worked at KeyBank and Bankers Life entities. He has also been involved with the Hunger & Thirst Group. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model and integrates services with KeyCorp affiliates, offering a range of wrap programs with custodial and trade execution services.

Michael Fanto is a financial advisor with Guardian Life who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities in various capacities since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally brokers life, disability, and long-term care insurance contracts. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a variety of proprietary and third-party programs.

Brian Weber is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Macedon, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ascensus, LPL Financial LLC, and World Financial Group. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as for Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Tristan Ierlan is an advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes collegiate and professional athletics, having played for the Toronto Rock and the Premier Lacrosse League, as well as a decade-long involvement with Face Off Factory. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors, offering a range of managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and comprehensive back-office services.

Lisa Noonan is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 10 years before joining Commonwealth and Crossbridge Financial Group in 2021. Noonan is also the owner of Brilliant Shoal Advisors, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers various investment program structures and operates as a platform provider delivering technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.