Zachary Harrington is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rise Advisors, LLC since 2020 and previously at NorthLanding Financial Partners, LLC and HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, Inc. He also operates as an independent insurance agent, offering life insurance and fixed annuity products. Rise Advisors, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages portfolios on a discretionary basis, utilizing strategic asset allocation and a mix of investment vehicles such as ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

David Treichler is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors and Silver Oak Securities. Outside of advisory work, he owns Arabella Wealth Advisors, an independent financial services business. Bright Futures Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs multiple analysis methods and offers discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Mary O'brian is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. She has worked at The Waterford Group, LLC since 2011 and joined Alera Investment Advisors in 2025. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of internal and external managers to construct portfolios with a long-term focus and offers comprehensive services for retirement plans, including ERISA-related advisory and participant education.

Robert Bartolotta is a financial advisor at Novem Group with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and other firms prior to joining Novem Group in 2012. Bartolotta serves as the board president of the Novem Foundation, a nonprofit entity that donates to charitable causes, and is a board member of Briarwood of Eastpointe, a homeowners association. Novem Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis, and offers a wrap fee program alongside referrals to third-party money managers.

Justin Cuvelier is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Excel Securities & Associates Inc since 2013. Ashton Thomas Securities 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 ongoing account reviews.

Thomas Froehlich is a financial advisor with Novem Group in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and he is the owner of Froehlich Financial Group, Ltd., which provides insurance services. Novem Group offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis with tailored investment strategies guided by individualized Investment Policy Statements.

Frederick Minges is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC for 16 years before joining his current firm. 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 regulatory assets under management.

Lee Wilson is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arkadios in 2022, he worked at Stanley Security and The Bonadio Group. Outside of advising, he is an investor in multi-family real estate through Cora Sandord LLC. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans, offering customized investment plans supported by an internal portfolio team and a mix of managed accounts, third-party managers, and financial planning.

Alexander Stuver is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial, FocalPoint Wealth Management, and Paychex Insurance Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based advising discipline supported by proprietary software and quantitative metrics, integrating both passive and active investment strategies along with dynamic rebalancing.

Brian Costello is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with The Waterford Group, LLC since 2011. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of internal management and external managers to construct portfolios focused on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and also offers comprehensive ERISA-related services for retirement plans.

John Skomski is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has held prior roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Best Times Financial Planning, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several consulting and networking ventures, including co-authoring a publication titled Cool Boss/Talent Rules and serving on the board of the Fairport Foundation. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates, utilizing multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements to implement tailored strategies.

Stephen Roehrig is a financial advisor at Novem Group with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at American Portfolios, Novem Group, and Osaic Wealth. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Gem Creek Brewery, LLC in Canandaigua, NY. Novem Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, government entities, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis across various asset classes and uses individualized investment policies to guide portfolio construction.

Jeremy Raco is a financial advisor with Novem Group in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Novem Group since 2013 and is currently also affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. In addition to his advisory roles, he offers life insurance solutions upon client request. Novem Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis across various asset classes, tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance.

Vincent Dallo is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Belpointe Asset Management LLC and has held roles at firms including NYLife Securities, Eagle Strategies, and Bright Futures Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for the Chili Public Library. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of advisory relationships.

Stephen Mitchell is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at ESL Newco I, LLC and has held roles at Alesco Advisors LLC, Novem Group, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and Cetera 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 uses fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling to develop asset-allocation plans tailored to clients’ financial and tax considerations.

Daniel Williams is a financial advisor at Novem Group in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Novem Group, he worked at St. John Fisher University and Wegmans. Novem Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis, offering both long-term and short-term investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Todd Green is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Alesco Advisors, LLC, An ESL Company, and has served on the board of FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals, a company focused on animal health products, since 2021. Alesco Advisors provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and high net worth individuals, utilizing an investment process that combines fundamental analysis with quantitative modeling and employs a mix of index-based funds, ETFs, and selected private investments.

Jeffrey Briggs is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-founder of a nonprofit organization focused on local school board issues. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a variety of investment vehicles and offers access to wrap fee programs and third-party money managers.

Timothy Tindall is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been affiliated with Alesco Advisors LLC since 2005. 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 a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, often recommending index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and is part of a larger financial group that includes broker-dealer and trust services entities.

James Ugone is a financial advisor with Novem Group in Topsfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 22 years before joining Novem Group in 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Topsfield Financial Group, where he is a licensed insurance agent involved in occasional insurance sales. Novem Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combined fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis approach, managing portfolios across multiple asset classes with individualized Investment Policy Statements guiding portfolio construction.