Andrew Ness is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has held various positions in the financial services industry, including Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2017 to 2020, Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2017, and Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors from 2010 to 2012. Throughout his career, Andrew has focused on building customized financial plans tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. He emphasizes a collaborative approach and prioritizes developing strong relationships based on trust, reliability, and competency. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys engaging in family activities and participating in fitness-related pursuits such as golf, hiking, skiing, and tennis.

Allison Maier is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., LPL Financial LLC, and Cetera ADVISORS LLC, before joining Raymond James and Associates in 2023. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and tailored investment consulting using analytical tools and supports its advisory programs with technology and specialized municipal advisory services.

Brian Hopper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cuna Mutual Group and CUNA Brokerage Services, INC, where he worked for nearly a decade before joining LPL Financial. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Rylan Searley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rochester, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., RBC Wealth Management, and various positions related to the University of Rochester. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Stephen Gaudino is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2018. His prior experience includes five years at INVEST Financial Corp and over four decades operating his own CPA practice. He also maintains a notary public service and an accounting business alongside his advisory work. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of advisors.

Nicholas Piehler is a financial advisor with Cetera in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Investment Services and has been involved with Davie Kaplan Wealth Care Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, Piehler serves as Finance Committee Chairman for the Catholic Newman Community at the University of Rochester and is a board member of the Nativity Preparatory Academy of Rochester, a Catholic middle school. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, enabling advisors to implement various investment strategies and model portfolios.

Leo Iacobelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 39 years of industry experience. He has held roles at ESL Federal Credit Union since 2015 and at ESL Investment Services, LLC since 1997, where he serves as President and COO. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various investment approaches.

Sandy Aristy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Sandy worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, Sandy works as a delivery driver for GG's Pizza in Rochester, NY. Merrill, through its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ruth Banegas is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by established custodians and overlay managers.

Gregory Miller is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors and is a member and referring advisor at Davie Kaplan Wealth Care Advisors, where he has been active since 2006. Miller serves as treasurer and board member of the Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts, a local nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Jamie Bailey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

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 four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at M&T Bank and Empire Valuation Consultants. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens with qualitative research and incorporates ESG eligibility, supported by affiliated implementation and portfolio services.

Matthew Prok is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Rochester, NY. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and sole shareholder of Pinnacle Wealth Advisors Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its large network of advisors with advanced technological tools.

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.