Joshua Tomko is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2014. Based in Rochester, NY, he holds the Series 66 license. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a range of products including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research.

Philip Welch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Welch also serves as a trustee of a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad platform.

Thomas Janosky is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2015. He employs a goals-based wealth management process, utilizing global resources and web technology to assist clients in pursuing financial lifestyles that align with their personal objectives. His practice specializes in working with successful corporate executives, offering services such as retirement planning, wealth management, financial strategy development, education funding, and portfolio development. Thomas places particular emphasis on retirement income planning, tax minimization, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, and legacy considerations, often collaborating with clients’ estate planning advisors. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Westminster College in 2011 and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he gained experience as a Customer Service Manager, building strong communication skills that inform his client-focused approach. Thomas is a member of Hope Lutheran Church and contributes to his community as a teacher for the Financial Peace University program. In his personal time, Thomas resides in Henrietta with his wife and engages in activities such as football, golf, and tennis. He is also active at the YMCA and involved with his church community. Prospective clients may contact him via email or phone for customized retirement planning, complex pension analysis, second-opinion consultations, or assistance with 401(k) decisions following employment changes.

James Merkley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Merkley serves as co-chairperson of corporate chalets and tents at Oak Hill Country Club, is a member of its Board of Governors, and holds trustee and officer roles with local charitable organizations including the Hillside Children’s Foundation and the Rochester Businessmen’s Charitable Organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a broad range of financial products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Andrea Hageman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2017 and previously worked with The Arc of Monroe County and Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Inc. Hageman is also a member of the Junior League of Rochester, where she participates in fundraising, volunteering, and event planning. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jacob Boyce is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked previously at M&T Securities, American Portfolios Advisors, Equitable Advisors, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he has worked as a bartender for North American Breweries. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Theodore Cook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017, following a 17-year tenure at U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing 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 offers financial plans directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Dale Nower is a CFP® with 22 years of experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2006 in Rochester, NY. He manages his Ameriprise business through Cadence Associates, LLC, and works as an instructor at Bryant & Stratton College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kristen Storey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2022 and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2020. Prior to her current roles, she was employed at Maximus Federal Services from 2014 to 2022. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative plans tailored to client goals.

Timothy Meisenzahl is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously spent time at Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates at large scale, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kerri Palermo is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Pittsford, NY. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management. She also serves as a board member for the Monroe Community Hospital Foundation, where she assists with fund allocation and fundraising efforts. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services with a combination of non-discretionary client relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Christopher Pipa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2001 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Patrick Caufield is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Penfield, NY, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. 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.

Daniel Cusato is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, ESL Investment Services, LPL Financial, and ESL Federal Credit Union. Outside his advisory role, he is a notary public and an insurance agent offering disability, annuities, long-term care, and life insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing various managed account strategies and third-party managers.

Kyle Preston is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and previously worked at Mass Mutual and Genesee Construction. Preston is also involved with ESL Investment Services, LLC, where he has been engaged since 2019. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.

Benjamin Wilson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Jurs Montgomery Brokerage LLC and RC Imaging. Outside of his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary public in Rochester, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Denise Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Andrew Means is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of a CrossFit facility in Canandaigua, New York. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Craig Danieluk is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Penfield, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Danieluk serves as a board member of the Penfield Rangers Soccer Club. 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. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

David Nichols is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Pittsford, NY. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 38 years of industry experience, including 30 years at Signator Investors, Inc. Nichols also operates a sole proprietorship involved in the sales and marketing of securities, investment advisory, and insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports a variety of client types, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients.