Stephen Fornarola is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at RBC Capital Markets and Penfield Country Club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Jacqueline Scheible is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fairport, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill from 2013 to 2015 and again from 2017 to the present, as well as at AXA Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2017, and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Kenper Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Miller serves as a board member of the Lifetime Assistance Foundation, where he oversees development efforts and helps formulate investment and spending policies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets with a planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Thomas Sime is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kathryn Higgins is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Manning & Napier, and Higgins Henderson LLC. She operates a sole proprietorship, Higgins Financial Advisors, providing financial consulting services. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and diversified investment options.

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.

Christopher Shekell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance since 2017 and is also an agent with Pinnacle Insurance & Financial Services, where he has worked since 2015. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements that focus on goal analysis and strategy recommendations rather than specific product selections.

Robert Walker III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 25 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including ESL Investment Services, LLC, Key Investment Services LLC, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he provides non-variable insurance services such as life, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Melinda Lenzi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, NY, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial and its affiliated ESL Investment Services since 2010 and previously worked at M&T Securities, Inc. from 2007 to 2010. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive non-advisory financial activities and a large network of advisors.

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.

Priscilla Hennig is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, and Horace Mann Companies. She also holds a dual position as a financial advisor at the University of Illinois Credit Union. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

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 with OSAIC Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Financial Freedom Group and has experience in content creation for social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. She also holds a public notary designation. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio construction using a variety of securities and third-party management solutions.

Ronald Ciminelli Jr Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Bowlero Corporation from 2014 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Joseph Lester is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in real estate and hotel management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Michael Booth is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rochester, NY, where he has worked since 2016. He has 14 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Corey Burke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, he worked in various roles including positions at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour and several other organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services that cover a broad range of areas such as retirement, education, and niche planning needs. The firm uses proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations delivered through meetings and detailed client summaries.

Edward Denning is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 22 years. In addition to advising, Denning sells and services accident/health insurance, traditional life insurance, and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various platforms and asset-allocation tools to construct customized portfolios across multiple asset classes.