Jacob Barragato is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cudlipp Financial Services, Inc. and Fairport Federal Credit Union. Based in Rochester, NY, he has been with Ameriprise since 2019. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lucas Yankloski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Axa Advisors, Llc, and held positions at the State University of New York and Finger Lakes Community College. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, with offerings that encompass mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Paul Winkler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and is also involved with ESL Investment Services. 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 and access to model portfolios, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

John Casey is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Bank and Empire Valuation Consultants. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Prok is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with KAFL Insurance Resources, an independent insurance brokerage that places life insurance, long-term care, and fixed annuity products. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers and incorporates various advisory models and institutional platforms.

Sarah Fuller is a Certified Financial Planner® with 37 years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and its affiliated entities, having joined in 2026 after prior roles at firms including American Portfolios Financial Services and Angleo Planning Group. Outside of advisory work, she spends a small portion of her time on fixed insurance sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

David Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2021 and 2022, respectively. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he held positions in education and hospitality, including at St. Mary's High School and Hilton Garden Inn. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, providing managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring through multiple investment program strategies and leverages deep integration with Bank of America affiliates for a broad spectrum of financial services.

Peter Park is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera in Rochester, NY. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his parents' trust and is involved with LifeQuest Financial, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Zachary Wagner is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2022 and also has experience with MassMutual Life Insurance Co starting in 2021. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in the painting industry and as a high school employee. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing ongoing financial planning to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning relationships.

Susan Nieznanski is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 25 years of experience in the industry. She has worked at M&T Bank since 1996 and has been with LPL Financial since 2021. In addition to her advisory work, she is a commissioned Notary Public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies, and supports a large network of advisors across diverse platforms.

Jason Duga is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he spent 11 years at Invest Financial Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Ryan Schwedfeger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Altitude Acres LLC, an entity he created for future real estate activities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a comprehensive range of services.

Angel Alvarez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Men's Health Network and John Fisher University, as well as entrepreneurial experience running Caraglio's Pizza. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individual clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and needs.

Joe Elia is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals and values. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2025. Prior to his current role, Joe worked as a Financial Advisor at 457 Plan Service Group from 2024 to 2025, and as a Financial Service Representative at the same firm from 2022 to 2024. His professional experience spans various roles in financial advising and investment consulting. Outside of his professional career, Joe enjoys family activities, fitness, golf, hiking, soccer, and traveling.

Bryan Bonisteel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research and MetLife Securities. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the VOYA Advisory Board and officiates soccer games for Rush Henrietta Travel Soccer. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing planning through structured, collaborative engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Andrew Olbrich is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1990 and Pruco Securities, LLC for 34 years prior to joining LPL Enterprise. Outside of advisory work, he maintains appointments as an agent with New York state-sponsored auto and homeowners insurance programs. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a varied client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm typically employs a model-driven investment approach, offering access to third-party asset managers and a wrap program, and also facilitates insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Eric Palumbo is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as an insurance agent, selling and servicing outside carrier insurance products. MassMutual 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 offers a range of planning programs and educational seminars, structuring financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements.

Joshua Lambert is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He has worked at ESL Investment Services, LLC, ESL Federal Credit Union, and previously held roles in education and software sectors. Lambert also holds notary credentials and is involved in non-variable insurance activities. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and tools for investment advisers.

Sheldon Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial and ESL Investment Services, LLC since 2015. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Jeffrey Altomari is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his primary role, he is co-trustee and 50% owner of Hudson Valley Financial Group, where he is involved in managing 401(k) plans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options and integrating advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.