Kevin Fox is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with clients to understand their financial situations and introduces them to solutions offered by Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to provide clients with the knowledge and tools to take control of their financial lives and select the platforms that best meet their needs. Kevin holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Carnegie Mellon University. His approach involves helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Michael Nelkin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously held positions at Citizens Securities Inc., CITIZENS Bank, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a variety of services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Jeffrey Kotalik is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously associated with Citigroup Global Markets. He serves on the board of the Finger Lakes Museum and is employed by the Pittsford Central School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services using structured processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Sylvester is a CFP® and ChFC® with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Cetera and has previously been affiliated with firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Summit Financial Group Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice president and treasurer of the Rochester Lady Lions travel softball organization and holds coaching and treasurer positions with local sports programs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable accounts, and institutional investors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Louis Bouchard III is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2010. He owns Bouchard Financial Group and serves as co-trustee for his mother’s trust and executor for his father’s estate. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Andrew Spencer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Andrew previously worked at Play By Play Sports, LLC from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment research in its financial planning process.

Michael Silverstein is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corp, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester and participates in educational fundraising as a committee member for the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District Education Fund. He is also involved in promoting the Rochester Film Festival. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process is model-based, focusing on asset allocation and portfolio optimization with options for discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Thomas Goebel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He has worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and AXA Advisors, and has held roles outside the financial industry, including a position with the Town of Ontario Department of Parks and Recreation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning services. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Glaser is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since rejoining Merrill Lynch in 2006, he leverages his background in investment banking, private equity, and entrepreneurship to provide clients with specialized wealth management strategies. Richard focuses on executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies, helping clients to preserve and prudently grow their wealth while developing long-term relationships as a trusted financial advisor. Before his current role, Richard worked as an investment banker in Merrill Lynch's mergers and acquisitions department and spent much of his career as a private equity investor and director of various companies. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology, teaching entrepreneurship to graduate students. His involvement in the entrepreneurial and economic development communities includes co-founding Digital Rochester, serving on several boards such as the Greater Rochester Enterprise and the Rochester Angel Network, and participating in regional economic development councils. Richard holds a bachelor's degree from Haverford College and a master's degree from Columbia University's School of International Affairs. He has also studied at the London School of Economics and Middlebury College. Outside of his professional activities, Richard lives in Rochester with his children, Max and Lily, and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations.

Kenton Hines is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The Hines Group, a position he has held since 2016. He began his career working as an engineer, product manager, and data analyst before transitioning to financial advising. Kenton's current role involves developing goals-based financial strategies for clients, with a focus on multigenerational wealth transfer to ensure the continuity of clients' wealth and values across generations. He also leads efforts to incorporate new technology within the firm and serves as a resource for addressing next-generation client needs. Kenton holds a bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA with concentrations in finance and entrepreneurship from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also a member of the Rochester Engineering Society and serves on its Board of Directors. He resides in Victor with his wife, Jessica, their two children, and their dog. Kenton's personal interests include outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, camping, and backyard science experiments.

Alex Greenspon is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and Scottrade. 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, providing a broad range of investment solutions supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Matthew Hartstein is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior career includes 27 years at TIAA and related entities. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of DaizyBug LLC, an LLC that owns and manages rental properties. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting primarily through non-discretionary relationships, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by extensive affiliated research and model manager options.

Sara Heaton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, she worked at Alliance Advisory Group and held roles at American Eagle Outfitters and Yahnundasis Golf Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and investment management, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools but clients are responsible for implementing and maintaining their plans.

Steven Lesko is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is starting a clothing business selling sweatshirts under his personal brand. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting, supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Paul Peterson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. He operates out of Fairport, NY, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 management, supported by extensive research and operational tools.

Pina Formicola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Independent Solutions Wealth Management, Peak Brokerage Services, OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Sage, Rutty & Co., Ensemble Financial Services, and an earlier tenure at LPL Financial. She is also involved as an investment advisor and registered representative with other entities, and works as an insurance agent providing income and insurance solutions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios and institutional platforms, supported by advisor-focused technology.

Stephen Puccia Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence incorporating both quantitative and qualitative research.

Quinn Nolan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. Nolan has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024. Prior to entering financial services, Nolan worked in education and community roles, including positions at St. Bonaventure University and local schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Samantha Maley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Manning & Napier. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Keri Link is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, following a one-year tenure at Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a school board member for the Marcus Whitman School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.