Michael Kazacos Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Stifel since 2022. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in owning a rental property in Victor, NY. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

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.

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.

Karen Andrushko is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has contributed over 40 years of experience. Throughout her career, Karen has served both institutional and retail clients, initially focusing on fixed income trading before expanding her expertise to include equities, closed-end funds, and annuities. She adopts a holistic approach to wealth management, leveraging internal specialists from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to address retirement planning, loans, trust matters, and home financing. Her work is grounded in building trust and aligning clients' financial goals with tailored portfolio strategies. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint John Fisher College and maintains the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is also registered with NMLS ID 579515. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Karen participates in community activities, volunteering with organizations such as the Pluta Cancer Center, Veterans Outreach Program, and Willow Domestic Violence Center.

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.

Matthew Matteson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he and his team oversee the financial affairs of a select group of high net worth families, business owners, professionals, and corporate executives in the Rochester community and nationwide. He focuses on putting clients first by emphasizing intellectual rigor, a disciplined process, and in-depth customization to address what matters most in their lives. Matthew specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Starting his career in financial services in 1994, Matthew joined Bank of America in 2011 as a wealth management banker and later moved to Eidlin-Kilmer & Associates in 2014, where he contributes to operational efficiency and client experience enhancements. He serves as the primary contact for retirement plan participants, assisting them with goal setting, retirement planning, and reviewing assets held outside of their plans. Matthew holds a high school diploma from Greece Athena High School and an associate degree in liberal arts from Monroe Community College. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Residing in Victor with his wife and two sons, Matthew has been active in his local community, serving for 12 years with the Victor Volunteer Fire Department and currently holding a position as one of its Fire Commissioners. He is also a member of the Victor Conservation Board. Outside of work and community service, Matthew enjoys adventure sports, biking, football, hiking, music, running, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Rosemary Gebhardt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a New York State Notary. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes proprietary investment analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support its planning and allocation guidance.

Michael Weidner is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Merrill. He is involved in several business activities including ownership of Weidner Group LLC and Weidner|Sorge Wealth Partners, where he provides financial planning and advisory services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a wide advisor network with specialized offerings such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

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.

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.