Stephen Ashe is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience, including over two decades with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Ashe is involved in several non-investment business ventures, including ownership and partnership roles in multiple LLCs. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and asset management through third-party managers. The firm operates a hybrid advisory and brokerage model, utilizing a client intake process to tailor financial plans and advisory programs to individual goals and risk tolerance.

Yi Weng is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2016, Yi has been associated with ESL Investment Services, LLC from the same year. Yi also serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios and various investment strategies.

Travis White is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Five Star Bank, Tompkins Trust Company, Tompkins Wealth Advisors, and The Summit Federal. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with investment management options supported by model portfolios and research.

David Pitcher is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors, and he is also a shareholder at the CPA firm Davie Kaplan, CPA, P.C. Outside of advising, Pitcher serves as treasurer and finance chair for Nativity Preparatory Academy and is a board member and finance chair at the Rochester Hearing & Speech Center. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to use affiliated and third-party model portfolios, with services ranging from financial planning to discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Paula Terzioglu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Since 2020, she has also been involved in business development for Antpmt LLC, a real estate-related venture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, firm-approved planning process.

Yolibeth Garcia Mcgowan is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Rochester, NY, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Harry Kaplan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, Harry worked as a Financial Advisor at Prudential from 2022 to 2023. His earlier experience includes roles focused on high net worth clients at Vanguard and shareholder services and trade processing at Manning & Napier from 2017 to 2022. Harry partners with clients to build financial plans centered around their priorities, engaging in a collaborative process to empower clients to take confident steps toward their financial future. Outside of his professional work, Harry's interests include cooking and baking, golf, music, and parenthood.

John Kramer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2019 before joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Kenneth Ingersoll is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a partner at Allied CPAs P.C. and holds a vice president position at Allied Financial Services, Inc. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients with integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging multiple advisory platforms and third-party partnerships to offer diversified investment solutions.

Donald Pisaro is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1989 and operates his own tax preparation and accounting services business. Pisaro’s additional professional activities include tax preparation of individual, corporate, and fiduciary income tax returns. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and third-party solutions.

Mark Blakeney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Victoria Lethbridge is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997. Merrill 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 diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Paul Diduro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1987 and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health 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 ongoing financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Joseph Crispino is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Emma Mercurio is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and experience beginning in 2024. Her prior roles include positions at M&T Bank and several retail companies. She has also spent several years in full-time education. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized custody and due diligence resources.

William Pagano is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 20 years and Crossbridge Financial for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. He manages Pagano DiNicola Wealth Management & Strategic Tax Solutions as part of his advisory business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Claire Bellis is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the designations of Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Claire earned her bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University. Her expertise lies in assisting women and their loved ones with financial planning during significant life transitions such as divorce, retirement, and career changes. Claire guides clients through the financial complexities of wealth planning, focusing on building personalized strategies that align with their values, priorities, and goals. Claire is involved with the Rochester Women Network and participates in the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge. Her personal interests include dancing, gardening, hiking, horseback riding, music, singing, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Julie Yunker is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and also serves as an agent with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, Yunker is a board member of the Genesee County YMCA, overseeing the organization’s operations. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and delivers written recommendations, with implementation arranged separately through brokerage or insurance channels.

Benjamin Patrzalek is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Enterprise, LLC since 2025. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, both from 2015 to 2025 and 2015 to 2020 respectively. Patrzalek is also involved in a non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products on an integrated platform.

Daniel Aspenleiter is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and LPL Financial. Aspenleiter is also licensed to sell insurance products through Finger Lakes Investment Corp and ITrust Advisors. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation and portfolio management tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.