Kimberly Patterson is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, having joined in 2025 after 12 years with Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning through a structured process and offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment services.

Susan Kyle is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Benjamin Messmer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Securities Inc., AXA Advisors, and construction firms in New York. He has reported non-investment outside employment unrelated to his advisory 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, utilizing LPL Research model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Rudy Diedreck is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2015. He has 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the BNI Greece A Team in Rochester, NY, managing weekly meetings focused on business development for salespeople and small business owners. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Patricia Smith is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Thomson Chew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., MGM Associates Insurance, Chewco LLC, TIAA-CREF, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a combination of proprietary research and technology tools.

Sydney Carnival is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank in 2023, Sydney worked in various roles including positions at SUNY Geneseo School of Business and Admissions. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Wesley Evans is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. In this role, he partners with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals. He emphasizes building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and effective communication. Wesley has experience in investment strategies, retirement planning, and wealth planning, drawing on his background as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2024. His expertise enables clients to navigate financial complexities with confidence. Outside of his professional work, Wesley's personal interests include fitness, football, parenthood, reading, running, and traveling.

Michael Torregrossa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations with nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at ESL Investment Services, Edward Jones, and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing various strategies including model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized allocations.

Waylan Barber is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their wealth management teams to develop comprehensive financial plans. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2021 and has held positions including Workplace Planning Consultant and Help Desk, Workplace Planning and Advice before his current role. His experience encompasses workplace planning and providing advisory support within Fidelity Investments, contributing to his expertise in financial planning services. Outside of his professional work, Waylan Barber engages in activities such as family activities, hiking, playing musical instruments, music, reading, and writing.

Daniel Rudd is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company. He is also active as a financial advisor in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual 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 comprehensive financial planning and asset management, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools to develop recommendations tailored to clients' goals.

Heather Lucas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 license. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment modeling in its financial planning process.

Ryan Little is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm‑approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sarah Campbell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. She has 15 years of industry experience, including her current roles at ESL Investment Services, LLC and LPL Financial since 2011. 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 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 technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Shannon De Lorme is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and with six years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, De Lorme worked at SUNY College at Brockport, Giuseppe's Inc., and Tops Friendly Markets. Outside of advisory work, De Lorme is involved in art and culture as a musician and in musical instrument sales through a sole proprietorship. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management services supported by structured planning tools and a variety of advisory programs.

Cathy Elia is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Invest Financial Corp. She is also the owner of Envision Wealth & Health, a firm providing financial and insurance services, and she assists individuals aged 65 and older with Medicare enrollment through Ahrens Benefits Co. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual to institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions like Envestnet to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Julieann Angie is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and AXA Advisors, LLC. She was involved with the Rochester Animal Shelter in 2018. Mass Mutual 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, utilizing firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Justen Cruz is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked across various roles prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, including positions at Opticool Technologies and The Lighting Division. 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 broad network of advisers and third-party managers.

Jennifer Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Capital Corp. In addition to her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of Canandaigua National Bank and holds multiple positions with UR Thompson Health, including board member, audit committee member, finance committee member, and treasurer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party strategies.

Ricci Elnicki is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2016. He co-owns the Elnicki Sutter Group LLC, through which he manages an Ameriprise advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.