John Ceddia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 37 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1988. Since 2007, he has also worked as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual 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, using collaborative, technology-supported approaches to help clients with their financial goals.

Jason Copella is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Burton's Farm Market, Community Bank, N.A., SUNY Geneseo, Olean Food Barn, and Olean High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings through a large network of financial advisors.

Michael Millard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1977, concurrently with Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Huston Road Press, a sole proprietorship through which he plans to publish a novel. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Courtney Laffler is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in Fairport, NY. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Membership Director of the Gananda School District PTSA and is involved with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Florida Chapter as a committee member. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Morgante is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their individual goals and priorities. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2024, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before advancing to his current role in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael held several positions at Mutual of America Financial Group, including Retirement Plan Consultant from 2014 to 2020, Regional Vice President from 2020 to 2022, and again as Retirement Plan Consultant from 2022 to 2024. His experience spans retirement planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Michael has interests in baseball, family activities, golf, hiking, military service, and snowboarding.

Kaelah Granger is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. She has been affiliated with Cetera and Cetera ADVISORS LLC since 2021. Prior to her financial advisory roles, she worked at the University of Rochester from 2016 to 2024. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services with a multi-manager platform, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Kevin Fox is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His responsibilities include providing guidance on a range of topics such as investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, he offers clients access to Bank of America specialists in areas including banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Kevin holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon University.

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 at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corp and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester and is involved with the Rochester Film Festival and the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District Education Fund. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm uses advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with investment options including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternatives.

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.

Jonathan Schooley is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2025 and has prior experience in sales consulting and management roles at SB Fiber Direct and C&S Sealing and Management. Outside of advising, he works as a sales consultant for SB Fiber Direct. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing advisory and brokerage services tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The Hines Group, where he has been serving clients since 2016. He specializes in developing goals-based financial strategies tailored to individual and family needs, including multigenerational wealth transfer, education planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Kenton draws on his experience to support clients in achieving financial clarity and confidence, focusing on helping them reach a work-optional lifestyle through collaborative and open communication. Before joining the financial advisory field, Kenton built a career in engineering, product management, and data analysis. He 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. Kenton is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and also holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations, emphasizing his expertise in corporate and institutional retirement plans. Kenton is engaged in his professional community as a member and board director of the Rochester Engineering Society. He lives in Victor with his wife, two children, and their dog. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, camping, and snowboarding, as well as hands-on projects including woodworking, science experiments, and 3D printing.

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 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he spent 27 years at TIAA and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental real estate properties through his ownership and partnership in DaizyBug LLC. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse clientele, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

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.