Cole Weichman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and previously worked in manufacturing roles at Pro-Tech Mfg. and XLI Mfg. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers both proprietary and third-party investment programs, focusing on customized client solutions and a range of asset classes including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Atul Agarwal is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including with delivery and rideshare companies such as Spark Delivery, Grub Hub, Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber, as well as with the University of Rochester Medical and Nursing School. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth segments, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partnerships with third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Christopher Miller is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at MassMutual and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he sells items on eBay and serves as a financial advisor for Krueger Financial Group, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and offers collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Francis Ostrom III is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has held prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and DKCB Financial Advisors, among others. Ostrom is involved in community service as a board member and audit committee member of the Rochester Rotary Charitable Trust, which supports a summer camping program for young people with disabilities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm supports a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement diverse investment strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Allan Barasch is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his work at Wells Fargo, he owns and operates 152 Associates, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, leveraging Wells Fargo research and various advisory tools.

Shreyansh Gangwar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 registration and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Leaf Group of NY and academic positions at Simon Business School, University of Rochester, and Bennett University. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm delivers non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team, combining modeling and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Alexander Pohlson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles including associate financial advisor at Mark Palazzolo LLC and positions at Binghamton University and other local businesses. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored written Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines algorithmic automation with oversight to generate recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Joseph Hurlimann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 27 years of industry experience. He worked 24 years at Lincoln National and Lincoln Financial Advisors before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Brian Masker is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Citizens Bank, Citizens Securities, ESL Federal Credit Union, and ESL Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brian Provost is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Rochester, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance and is a co-owner of an LLC that manages payroll and retirement plans for employees. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party managed-account solutions.

Andrew Ness is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has held various positions in the financial services industry, including Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2017 to 2020, Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2017, and Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors from 2010 to 2012. Throughout his career, Andrew has focused on building customized financial plans tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. He emphasizes a collaborative approach and prioritizes developing strong relationships based on trust, reliability, and competency. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys engaging in family activities and participating in fitness-related pursuits such as golf, hiking, skiing, and tennis.

Allison Maier is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., LPL Financial LLC, and Cetera ADVISORS LLC, before joining Raymond James and Associates in 2023. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and tailored investment consulting using analytical tools and supports its advisory programs with technology and specialized municipal advisory services.

Brian Hopper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and also has concurrent experience with CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and CUNA Mutual Group since 2013. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Rylan Searley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 registration and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, the University of Rochester, and RBC Wealth Management, along with various other positions outside the financial sector. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

Stephen Gaudino is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2018. His prior experience includes five years at INVEST Financial Corp and over four decades operating his own CPA practice. He also maintains a notary public service and an accounting business alongside his advisory work. 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 advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of advisors.

Nicholas Piehler is a financial advisor with Cetera in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Investment Services and has been involved with Davie Kaplan Wealth Care Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, Piehler serves as Finance Committee Chairman for the Catholic Newman Community at the University of Rochester and is a board member of the Nativity Preparatory Academy of Rochester, a Catholic middle school. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, enabling advisors to implement various investment strategies and model portfolios.

Leo Iacobelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 39 years of industry experience. He has held roles at ESL Federal Credit Union since 2015 and at ESL Investment Services, LLC since 1997, where he serves as President and COO. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various investment approaches.

Sandy Aristy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Sandy worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, Sandy works as a delivery driver for GG's Pizza in Rochester, NY. Merrill, through its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ruth Banegas is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by established custodians and overlay managers.

Gregory Miller is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors and is a member and referring advisor at Davie Kaplan Wealth Care Advisors, where he has been active since 2006. Miller serves as treasurer and board member of the Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts, a local nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party managers.