Kristine Long is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, including through its prior iterations as AxA Advisors and Axa Equitable. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs using a variety of third-party and proprietary investment solutions.

Christopher Mueller is a Series 66–licensed advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2005 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, together 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Clayton Millard is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience in financial and wealth management services. He has been leading an advisory team in Merrill's Rochester, NY office since 1997, focusing on supporting affluent individuals, physicians, and executives through a personalized goals-based wealth management process. His team specializes in financial management, estate coordination, retirement income planning, family wealth management strategies, and legacy planning. Clayton holds a Bachelor's degree from Allegheny College and a Master's degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. He has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for 2024-2026 and the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for 2023-2026. In addition to his professional work, Clayton is active in supporting philanthropic organizations including The Nature Conservancy, where he serves as a trustee for the Central and Western New York chapter. He lives in Brighton with his wife Kimberly, their two daughters, and their Border Terrier. His personal interests include cycling, gardening, skiing, mountain biking, antiquing, collecting antiques and art, and participating in a local wine appreciation group.

Andrew Ward is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Webster, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Ward manages an advisory business through Council Rock Associates LLC. 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 clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adam Brady is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Manning & Napier Advisors for four years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Brady serves as a board member and treasurer for the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library, where he is involved in fundraising and investment decisions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to assist clients in developing tailored financial plans.

Alan Sheldon is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011 and concurrently associated with Bank of America since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Matthew Fairchild is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 credentials and experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held roles at Northern Nurseries and SUNY Geneseo. He is also associated with Council Rock Associates LLC as an associate financial advisor. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Gary Stirk is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked at Osaic since 2024, previously serving seven years at Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, as well as six years at Invest Financial Corp. He is president of GES Wealth Management Inc., a personal S corporation he uses for managing business expenses. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers.

Sean Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, NY, holding the Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ESL Investment Services, ESL Federal Credit Union, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry, having worked at Smoking Hot Chicks BBQ in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, with a focus on model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sean Keller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Livingston International, State Farm Insurance, and two periods of self-employment. Outside of advising, he operates an e-commerce business supplying survival kits and streams video games on Twitch. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Jessica Robinson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at LPL Financial and ESL Investment Services, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services that include financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms while supporting advisors with research tools and a broad array of non-advisory financial activities.

Robert Galinski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brighton, NY, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Key Investment Services LLC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and earlier periods at LPL Financial. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by operational tools, with oversight of substantial discretionary assets and a large advisor network.

Kyle Hulse is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a consultant with Pyzon Group and is the owner and publisher of Lion and Ox Publication, which creates and publishes print-on-demand books. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Frank Piacente is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at ESL Investment Services, Eagle Strategies, New York Life, Mass Mutual, Hornor Townsend & Kent, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Isabel Di Nottia is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Bank of America and has experience in childcare and fitness-related activities. Outside of advising, she volunteers part-time providing childcare at a local fitness center. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Soyeon Caruso is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals and changing market conditions. Soyeon provides access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. She holds a Master's Degree from UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Soyeon is also engaged in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community participation.

Linda Mastellar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent eight years with Foresters Financial. Outside of her advisory role, Mastellar serves as Chairperson of the Varick Town Planning Board and is involved with the Romulus Foundation for Educational Opportunities, which provides grants for teachers. She also serves on the Romulus Central School Board, overseeing policy and budget matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Wioletta Saia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2013. Based in Rochester, NY, she has been with Morgan Stanley for over a decade. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Mc Naughton is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He previously spent 20 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of OakWood Financial Services, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports advisory programs along with specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Chris Reynolds is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to his career in financial services, he worked at Windstream Communications and other companies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment models as part of its advisory process.