Thomas Tarkowski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Penfield, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, continuing from his time at AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance channels to deliver tailored client solutions.

Christopher Leverett is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Fairport, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2005 and previously worked at City National Bank from 2016 to 2025. Leverett serves on the advisory board for the School of Business and Management at SUNY Brockport and has been involved with nonprofit activities such as organizing the March of Dimes spring walk-a-thon. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies, offering a variety of advisory programs and portfolio management services. The firm integrates in-house and third-party investment managers and provides access to alternative investments and unified account structures.

Ashley Sullivan is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she oversees a team of wealth planning professionals. In her leadership role, she fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes personalized client relationships and collective expertise to support clients in achieving their financial goals through tailored financial planning processes. Ashley has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various positions including Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, Vice President and Senior Wealth Partner at 1865 Wealth Advisors, Private Wealth Advisor at LVW Advisors, and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. She began her career as a Financial Advisor Associate at UBS Wealth Management and has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Ashley's personal interests include family activities, fitness, social events with friends, parenthood, and traveling.

Brian Whitbeck is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for ten years before joining OSAIC in 2025. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs various investment tools and platforms to construct portfolios incorporating multiple asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Alan Ginsberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation, along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. for eight years. Ginsberg also serves as a general agent for Security Mutual Life of New York and is involved in community activities including estate planning and charitable giving through the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester and programming events at Temple Beth El Men’s Club. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and supports various managed-account solutions while operating a complex corporate structure with multiple affiliated platforms.

Jennifer Knapp is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Junior Americans U9 Hockey Team in Pittsford, NY, serving as assistant team manager and helping with fundraising and travel organization. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which supports client decision-making through tailored asset allocation and financial planning.

Joseph Kapfer is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at Nazareth University and Rochester Wealth Management. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Colin Phoenix is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pittsford, NY, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 15 years of industry experience and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational systems.

Thomas Green is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2000 and owns Thomas H. Green, CPA, PLLC, an accounting firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charities, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored strategies supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

Alexander Mapstone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Rush Gravel and academic positions at St. Lawrence University and Hobart College. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, 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, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Daniel Smith is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial, including its predecessor Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokerage businesses focusing on non-variable life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing research and model portfolios to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Kathleen Shedler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and David Benedict. In addition to her advisory role, she owns a business that sells life insurance and long-term care products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services and employs advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to support portfolio management.

Grant Kohler is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rochester, NY. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Kohler also serves as the Business Development Director at Genesee Manufacturing Company, where he oversees sales and marketing. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides tailored financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers event-driven planning services including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Gary Debellis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a PFS™ designation and a Series 66 license, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Davie Kaplan, CPA, P.C., where he has provided financial planning and advisory services. Gary also serves as an independent trustee for a family trust, a role involving distribution calculations based on his long-term professional relationship with the clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Scott Fredereksen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in September 2011, Scott has worked alongside his business partners Mark Eidlin and Matthew Kilmer, focusing on advising affluent individuals and families, business owners, corporate executives, medical professionals, foundations, and endowments in Rochester and surrounding areas. He emphasizes taking a client’s complete financial picture into account to align recommendations with their best interests and values a personal connection with clients to better serve their needs. Scott’s areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, employee financial health, executive compensation, equity compensation services, and tax minimization. He offers a wide range of wealth management services such as retirement planning, qualified plans, wealth transfer strategies, and philanthropic giving. Scott holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Cortland University. Outside of his professional role, Scott is engaged in community service and volunteers with various organizations. His personal interests include basketball, camping, fishing, football, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Daniel Hayes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Hayes is involved in business management through several limited liability companies. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and the use of algorithmic tools.

Andrew Toomey is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at the Office of Child and Family Services and Rehab Support Services. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, 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 and offers both advisory and brokerage channels to support client recommendations.

Daniel Leonard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Leonard serves as a head soccer coach for the Lakefront Soccer Club in Webster, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Mark Temperato is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Temperato is also involved in financial services partnerships and manages a tax-related LLC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and access to third-party investment solutions.

Paul Hanrahan Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.