Christopher Mirrione is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with ESL Newco I, LLC and previously spent 17 years at Alesco Advisors LLC. ESL NewCo I, LLC (operating as Alesco Advisors) provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, offering discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary consulting while maintaining approximately $4.81 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Josy Reid Espinal is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ashton Thomas in 2022, she worked at Fallon Moving & Storage and Raymour & Flanigan. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various investment management programs and retirement plan consulting through a team of 18 advisors across six offices.

Dustin Baker is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc., having joined the firm in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Canandaigua National Bank, Cooper/Haims Advisors, LLC, and Esl Investment Services LLC, among others. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, through advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee platforms. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in assets across diverse account types and offers multiple program structures with both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

David Young is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining AmeriFlex, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, Securities America Advisors, and INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of financial advising, he is the managing partner of a full-service CPA firm and serves on the board of Heart of God International Ministries, where he oversees mission work in Haiti. He is also a board member of the New York State Society of CPAs, holding several leadership roles. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, with multiple custodial relationships and periodic account reviews.

Andrew Kay is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC for 13 years. ESL NewCo I, LLC, operating as Alesco Advisors, provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, commonly recommending index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and serves approximately 468 clients with about $4.81 billion in assets under management.

Joseph Cerqua is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. and previously worked at Elmwood Income Partners LLC and Clover Capital Management Inc./Federated Hermes. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, offering advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee platforms. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in regulatory assets across a multi-advisor structure, providing both comprehensive planning and portfolio management services.

Kyle Dunn is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding the ChFC® designation with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Financial Group. He also serves as an independent insurance agent involved with fixed insurance products. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, charitable organizations, broker-dealers, and corporations. The firm operates a centralized portfolio management model, utilizing third-party managers and risk-tolerance tools, and offers a broad range of services such as discretionary investment management, tax planning, estate-planning assistance, and insurance solutions.

Tyler Rogers is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. and Paychex Securities Corporation. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a centralized Investment Committee and a combination of model portfolios, third-party managers, and strategic allocation.

Connor Holly is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. since 2011. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves both individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, offering advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee services. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in assets across a range of program structures and custodial relationships, providing comprehensive planning and portfolio management through a team of 45 advisors.

Christopher Schoff is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment and Legend Advisory Corporation. Outside of finance, he owns and operates two small businesses: SHO Pools, which provides pool opening and closing services, and Schoff's Sugar Shack, a family-run maple syrup production and sales operation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach is guided by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that manages proprietary model portfolios and employs a mutual-fund screening process, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Morgan Allen is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Beau Morgan Advisors, Invessent, Stratos Wealth Advisors, USAA Financial Advisors, and Charles Schwab & Co. Allen has also been involved with Invessent Wealth Management, LLC in a wealth advisory capacity. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, delivering investment advice through IAR-managed programs, separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party Money Managers.

Christine Lanzisera is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Excel Securities & Associates, Inc since 1996. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for around 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment options and multiple program platforms.

Lee Kern is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Kern is the owner of Kern Wealth Management, an S-Corp focused on enrolling qualified individuals in Medicare plans and the sales and service of insurance and fixed products. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a proprietary investment screening process and customizable portfolio options.

Stephen Digennaro II is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Aegis Capital Corp. and Benchmark Investments. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved as Vice President of Investments for Argyle Creek LLC. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA advisory services. The firm employs an open-architecture platform, often using third-party managers and sub-advisors, and integrates insurance-linked account management through affiliated financial entities.

Craig Gingerich is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. in Rochester, NY. He has been with Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. since 2014. Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering advisory, financial planning, and wrap-fee services. The firm manages approximately $3.9 billion in assets across 8,685 accounts and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Craig Houck is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at OSAIC for 16 years before joining Modern Wealth Management and Mutual Securities, Inc. in 2025. Houck serves as board secretary for Hope Hall School and is a board member of the Rochester Presbyterian Home Foundation, where he participates in investment-related reviews and grant decisions. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a centralized Investment Committee and Investment Management Team that utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, and strategic allocation combined with tactical adjustments.

Michelle Cannan is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Donegal Securities, Inc., and Kraematón Group. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with BIA Consulting, LLC and serves as a member of a third-party administrator affiliated with Modern Wealth Management. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, charitable organizations, broker-dealers, and corporations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management model supported by an Investment Committee and offers a range of services including discretionary investment management, modular financial planning, tax and estate planning, and insurance solutions.

Daniel Mc Avoy is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Angelo Planning Group and Lincoln Investment. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing an in-house investment management and research team that oversees proprietary model portfolios and a mutual-fund screening process.

James Gould is a financial advisor at Alesco Advisors, LLC, an ESL company, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at ESL Newco I, LLC since 2025, following a 25-year tenure at Alesco Advisors (formerly WealthCFO). Alesco Advisors provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and high net worth individuals. The firm employs an investment process that integrates fundamental analysis with quantitative modeling and uses a combination of index-based and systematic funds alongside selected private investments.

Jonathan Fox is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Pinnacle Investments since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Invesco Distributors, Inc. and Oppenheimer Funds Distributor Inc. Pinnacle Investments provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis across various investment strategies and offers financial planning as a separate, CFP-aligned service.