Thomas Strutt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a coach for the GU11 soccer team at FC Dynamo in Brighton, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various financial planning and investment strategies.

Jacob Barragato is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cudlipp Financial Services, Inc. and Fairport Federal Credit Union. Based in Rochester, NY, he has been with Ameriprise since 2019. 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 written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Chhavi Goel Parker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market outlook models as part of its advisory process.

Lucas Yankloski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Axa Advisors, Llc, and held positions at the State University of New York and Finger Lakes Community College. 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 network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, with offerings that encompass mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Paul Winkler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and is also involved with ESL Investment Services. 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 advisory services including financial planning and access to model portfolios, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

John Casey is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Bank and Empire Valuation Consultants. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Carol Ramsdell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked within various segments of Wells Fargo since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Ramsdell operates her own investment-related business and holds a minority interest in another wealth management firm; she is also a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Matthew Prok is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with KAFL Insurance Resources, an independent insurance brokerage that places life insurance, long-term care, and fixed annuity products. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers and incorporates various advisory models and institutional platforms.

Sarah Fuller is a Certified Financial Planner® with 37 years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and its affiliated entities, having joined in 2026 after prior roles at firms including American Portfolios Financial Services and Angleo Planning Group. Outside of advisory work, she spends a small portion of her time on fixed insurance sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

David Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2021 and 2022, respectively. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he held positions in education and hospitality, including at St. Mary's High School and Hilton Garden Inn. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, providing managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring through multiple investment program strategies and leverages deep integration with Bank of America affiliates for a broad spectrum of financial services.

Vladimir Boulatnikov is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an international translation services business. 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 solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools.

Peter Park is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera in Rochester, NY. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his parents' trust and is involved with LifeQuest Financial, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Zachary Wagner is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2022 and also has experience with MassMutual Life Insurance Co starting in 2021. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in the painting industry and as a high school employee. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing ongoing financial planning to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning relationships.

Scott Zakalik is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Fairport, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 19 years and has operated his own CPA firm since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a treasurer and board member of a local condominium association and participates on finance committees for both a country club and a synagogue. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Allen Vitale is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ameriprise. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports advisory programs through a large network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Susan Nieznanski is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 25 years of experience in the industry. She has worked at M&T Bank since 1996 and has been with LPL Financial since 2021. 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 plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies, and supports a large network of advisors across diverse platforms.

Jason Duga is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he spent 11 years at Invest Financial Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Ty Reek Sizer is a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Enterprise Holdings, Amazon, and Chipotle Mexican Grill. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Matthew Dunn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Company Executive Officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, where he develops training plans and schedules. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans based on client goals and risk tolerances. The firm offers wealth management alongside institutional trading capabilities and a broad range of capital markets services.

Mark Stephany is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rochester, NY, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. Before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2025, he spent ten years at First American Equipment Finance. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies according to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.