Victoria Lethbridge is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2025 after 20 years at Commonwealth Financial Network and nearly two decades at Crossbridge Financial. He operates Pagano DiNicola Wealth Management & Strategic Tax Solutions as part of his advisory practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Claire Bellis is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing financial guidance to women, particularly during pivotal life transitions such as divorce, retirement, and career changes. She holds the designations of Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). With a focus on personalized financial planning, Claire helps clients develop strategies that align with their values and priorities. She aims to guide individuals, families, and business owners through complex financial decisions, supporting them in building confidence and clarity throughout the process. Claire earned her Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University. She is an active member of the Rochester Women Network and participates in community initiatives like the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys activities such as dancing, gardening, hiking, horseback riding, music, singing, spending time with her 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 associated with LPL Enterprise, LLC. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he spent a decade at Equitable Advisors and five years at Axa Advisors, LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

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.

Paul Deagle is a CFP® and PFS™ professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He is also a partner at LaDelfa Schoder & Walker P.C., an accounting and tax preparation firm, where he has worked since 2008. Deagle serves as treasurer for the Livingston County Historical Society and owns Vespoke Wealth Management, a financial services practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor with a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Kyle Semrau is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as a brief period at Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. Their approach integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Salvatore Cutaia is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and just over a year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Paychex, as well as experience outside finance, including operating car wash businesses and involvement with local educational institutions and a district umpire association. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services such as financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Alexander Tarkowski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles including at the University of Tulsa College of Law and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. He is also employed as an RSA for Thomas Tarkowski’s firm, Mapstone Veritas. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and discretionary managers.

John Anadio is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2011 and has also worked at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. since 1999. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as president of Canalside Capital Management and is involved in insurance and benefits consulting. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Robert Coombs is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Rochester, NY, with 47 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in two investment-related businesses, The Captiva Group LLC and The Coombs Group, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu with tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Jacob Nannen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at CGI Digital and Broker Genius. He is based in Rochester, NY. 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 financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Bruce Marche is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Fairport, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Reynolds Library in Rochester, where he provides support and advice related to a $5 million investment fund. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools and simulations.

Sam Irvine is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, among others. Irvine serves as a member of the finance committee for Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of advisors. Its multi-manager platform offers access to affiliated and third-party managers and supports various program structures and account types.

Christopher LaFountain is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Ciccarelli Advisory Services, FSC Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of investment strategies through a large network of advisors.

Jared Greagan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously worked at Eastern Managed Print Network from 2016 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its advisory process.