Thomas Bailey is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Brett Caroselli and Aspen Skiing Company. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying extensively on LPL-sponsored platforms and endorsed TAMPs to deliver its advisory and brokerage solutions.

Thomas Tette is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Securities America Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is managing partner of a CPA firm and serves as treasurer for the GC Education Foundation. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and corporations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with portfolio construction supported by asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers.

Taylor Collins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 63 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, Collins spent 19 years at MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Tracy Deer is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services. She has previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and has been associated with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is a team manager for a youth hockey team in Rochester, handling scheduling, roster management, finances, and fundraising. 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 provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning programs including divorce, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Matthew Kilmer serves as Sales Manager and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1998. In this role, he focuses on assisting high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives with tailored wealth management strategies that align with their long-term goals and priorities. His expertise includes advising on business succession, liquidity events, wealth preservation, multi-generational planning, executive compensation, retirement planning, and managing concentrated equity positions. Matt holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC). He is also designated by Merrill as a Retirement Benefits Consultant, working with corporate and institutional retirement plans of $10 million or more. A cum laude graduate of the University of Rochester, he has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2018 through 2026. Beyond his client work, Matt holds leadership roles within Merrill and is active in community service. He currently serves as Chair of the Merrill Financial Advisor Advisory Council to Management (ACTM), representing Merrill advisors nationwide. He has over 15 years of leadership and board service with the Greater Rochester YMCA, including roles as Board Chair and Annual Campaign Chair. Matt resides in Pittsford, New York, with his wife and three daughters, and enjoys boating, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Henderson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2018. Henderson also operates Henderson Wealth Management as a sole proprietor. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Shannon Romach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairport, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, Romach worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2022. Romach is also involved with Halleran Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and various portfolio strategies supported by its research and third-party subadvisors.

Emily Knight is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fairport, NY. She holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at Riley Whalen Inc. and Daniele Family Companies. Additionally, she is a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

James Ferrari is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in health and group insurance sales as an agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, using firm-approved software tools to develop collaborative, goal-based strategies without discretionary authority.

Theodore Lenz is a financial advisor with Stifel in Fairport, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an investor in Means Enterprises. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to deliver asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Evan Oxley is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC and holds a Series 66 license. He has been in the industry since 2025, with prior experience at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and has worked in various roles outside of finance, including in brewing and lawn care. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Raymond Demonte Jr. is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brighton Securities Corp. and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. in 2022. Demonte is a member of the Monroe Golf Club board and its Golf Committee, contributing to event organization and facility planning. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis by its Investment Strategy Group, offering asset allocation and planning guidance that supports client decision-making.

Jonathan Gorom is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its related entities since 2012 and is currently based in Rochester, NY. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Jason Anderson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2016 and was previously involved with Toro Run Winery from 2013 to 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Sara Durso is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sarthak Bhojwani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Simon Business School, University of Rochester, and in consulting and technology positions. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

William O'Donnell is a CFP® certificant with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2016 to 2024. Outside of advisory work, he is also involved as a life insurance agent. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, unified managed accounts, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple platform programs and third-party managed-account solutions.

Daniel Biviano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc., and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Jacob Lana is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience working at Viavi Solutions for ten years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for several family members. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Craig Mapstone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant and partner at MAPSTONE GROUP LLC, sits on the board of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Fund, and is a board and investment committee member of The Davenport-Hatch Foundation. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management via third-party managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels with a focus on tailored client intake and ongoing portfolio management.