Sara Durso is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, and has seven years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc., and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

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® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2024. He has previously worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of advisory roles, Younis manages a tree farm LLC focused on black walnut timber and serves as treasurer for a not-for-profit board in Ontario County. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of services such as financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Mariah Patrizi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. She has worked at SagePoint Financial, Financial Freedom Group, and UnitedHealthCare, among other roles. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a sole proprietorship helping clients select Medicare Advantage insurance plans. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing proprietary asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Scott Shattuck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 65 credential. He has over 16 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Manning & Napier Advisors. Shattuck is based in Rochester, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

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 has held positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2024 and previously worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 27 years. Robertson also operates MRB Financial Services, LLC, an independent advisory business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

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 financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes eight years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and ongoing work in life insurance and annuities sales since 1996. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party money managers and utilizes various portfolio construction tools and platforms to support client investment needs.

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 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he maintains a non-variable insurance agent role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Guy Guarrera is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Securities America Advisors and Estate & Financial Planning Associates prior to joining OSAIC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Estate & Financial Planning Associates, where he is involved in insurance sales and consulting on Medicaid and trust issues. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios that may include various asset classes managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Daniel Keirsbilck is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Equitable Advisors. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, alongside affiliated trust and insurance products.

Devin Green is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Equitable Advisors, Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP, SUNY at Brockport, and Wegmans Food Markets. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.