Cole Weichman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at XLI Manufacturing and Pro-Tech Manufacturing. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Atul Agarwal is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has a diverse background including roles with several delivery and logistics companies as well as involvement with the University of Rochester Medical and Nursing School and the Monroe County Board of Elections. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing a range of sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Edward Bradford Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James since 2011 and is also the owner and president of Liftbridge Financial Group, a support company. Additionally, he serves on the advisory board for the Town of Perinton, focusing on local planning and conservation issues. 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, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Christopher Miller is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at MassMutual and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he sells items on eBay and serves as a financial advisor for Krueger Financial Group, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and offers collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Francis Ostrom III is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has held prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and DKCB Financial Advisors, among others. Ostrom is involved in community service as a board member and audit committee member of the Rochester Rotary Charitable Trust, which supports a summer camping program for young people with disabilities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm supports a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement diverse investment strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Barbara Schirmer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Allan Barasch is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his work at Wells Fargo, he owns and operates 152 Associates, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, leveraging Wells Fargo research and various advisory tools.

Shreyansh Gangwar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 registration and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Leaf Group of NY and academic positions at Simon Business School, University of Rochester, and Bennett University. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm delivers non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team, combining modeling and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Donald Lennox is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding the Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, he worked for Summit Services Unlimited Inc. for ten years. He is also a commissioned notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, special-needs analysis, and other complex client needs.

Alexander Pohlson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles including associate financial advisor at Mark Palazzolo LLC and positions at Binghamton University and other local businesses. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored written Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines algorithmic automation with oversight to generate recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Joseph Hurlimann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Lincoln National and Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a range of investment strategies.

Lauren Chacinski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques in its planning process.

Jason Mincer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Cetera since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and community organizations such as the Jewish Community Center and Blackfriars Theatre. He is a 15% owner of Ammerly Advisors, a business affiliated with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Brian Masker is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Rochester, NY, and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at ESL Investment Services, LLC, ESL Federal Credit Union, Citizens Bank, and Citizens Securities, Inc. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and various advisory programs utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research.

Lisa Goode Cyrkin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Oakwood Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates Growing Wilde Flower Farm, a sole proprietorship focused on growing and selling flowers and related products. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm integrates proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Suzanne Kane is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2010. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brian Provost is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Rochester, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance and is a co-owner of an LLC that manages payroll and retirement plans for employees. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party managed-account solutions.

Susan Halpern is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. Halpern serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Alzheimer's Association and Planned Parenthood of Central New York, and is actively involved with the Jewish Community Center and The Chatterbox Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings, supported by proprietary research and capital market insights.

Rocco Pietropaolo Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Canandaigua Emergency Squad, overseeing organizational matters. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of investment and capital markets solutions.

Eric Schwilk is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Xceed Financial, where he worked for 13 years. Schwilk is also the owner of ProVios Advisors, an independent advisory and insurance business based in Pittsford, NY. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals employing a variety of strategies and platform arrangements.