David Gibbons is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2017 and previously worked at M&T Securities from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Gibbons serves as Director of Business Development for Canandaigua National Bank & Trust and is chairman of the board for Canandaigua National Bank Insurance Agency. He is also a board member of the Tennis Club of Rochester. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures, with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Kathryn Higgins is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Manning & Napier and Royal Alliance Associates. Since 2020, she has also operated a sole proprietorship as a financial consultant. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing advisors with a range of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Charles Ott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 registration and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Rochester Regional Health and The TJX Companies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes that incorporate advanced modeling tools.

David Guadagnino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1993 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. He serves on the board and audit committee of a local nursing home and elder care facility foundation. 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.

Brittany Bieger is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques while acting primarily in an advisory capacity.

Kaden Helmer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Victor, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Under Armour and has a background that includes roles at Duquesne University and Victor Junior/Senior High School. He also manages an advisory business under Creative Management Consultants, LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven recommendations with tax-smart withdrawal strategies and algorithmic automation to support client planning.

Alyssa Cruz is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked as an executive assistant at Financial Freedom Group. Outside of finance, Alyssa is active as a freelance content creator on Instagram and TikTok. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors and offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party manager options.

Samantha Cotter is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Francis Wacenske is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients.

Christina Battista is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She has held roles at AVI FoodSystems, Faculty Student Association Centre Pointe, SUNY Fredonia, and Old Navy prior to joining Merrill in 2018. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Pittsford, NY. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

David Marulli is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Edward Denning is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 22 years. In addition to his advisory role, he sells and services accident/health insurance, traditional life insurance, and fixed annuities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and allows for discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Dylan Joy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he held positions at Dick's Sporting Goods, National General Insurance, and Canisius College. Outside of his advisory role, Joy contributes as an assistant coach for a local high school lacrosse team. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement-income planning advice through a centralized team collaborating with advisors. The firm’s approach includes detailed recommendation reports focusing on income sources, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options within a defined investment framework.

Sandra Kobel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 40 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at NEXT Financial Group, Wall Street Financial Group, Inc., and 1st Global Advisors Inc. She is also involved in Kobel Consulting, which focuses on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by proprietary research and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Carmen Marrero is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at UBS since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Atlantic Family Wealth, LPL Financial, and First State Bank of the Florida Keys. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides a range of investment solutions supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Andrew Comins is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 47 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and was previously with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. He is also licensed to sell term, non-variable life, and long-term care insurance through a local Rochester brokerage. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Georgiann Collins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, and employs structured planning tools as part of its approach.

Kevin Roe is a CFP® certificant and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with UBS Financial Services, where he has worked since 2015 including his current tenure from 2023 onward. Prior to this, he spent three years at Facet Wealth. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Angelo Costanza II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at The Pitti Group Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors, and American Portfolios Financial Services. Costanza also manages business relations for Munn Financial Group, Inc. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Ryan Joslyn is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on a goals-based wealth management approach, reviewing all aspects of a client's life to implement disciplined wealth management processes. Ryan leads planning efforts around concentrated equity positions, tax-efficient divesting strategies, and securities-based lending. Ryan holds several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his Bachelor's degree from Saint Bonaventure University, where he studied Finance and Economics. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys fishing, skiing, and traveling. He is also involved with Ducks Unlimited.