Peter O'Keefe is a CFP® certificant with 45 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at O'Keefe Stevens Advisory, Inc., where he has worked since 2017, following an eight-year tenure at Sage Rutty & Co Inc. O'Keefe Stevens Advisory is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach focused on securities trading below intrinsic value and capital preservation, managing approximately $585.6 million in assets across 357 client households as of year-end 2025.

Elizabeth Hutton is a financial advisor at Howe and Rusling, Inc. in Rochester, NY, with 13 years at the firm and two years of industry experience. Howe and Rusling primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as insurance companies, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management focused on large-cap equity and intermediate fixed-income strategies, alongside financial planning, estate-planning coordination, access to third-party managers, and tax-preparation services through a subsidiary.

Angelica Sudore is a financial advisor at Rise Advisors, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Alfred University and has experience as a New York State Life Accident and Health insurance agent. She also has a background in the food service industry, having worked at Perinton Pizza. Rise Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm generally manages client portfolios on a discretionary basis using strategic asset allocation and emphasizes ETFs alongside other investment vehicles.

Patrice Lancelot is a financial advisor at Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Patrice has worked at Bright Futures Wealth Management since 2011 and has prior experience with Cetera Advisors LLC and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of investment analysis methods and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, with a focus on documented client objectives and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

William Shaheen is a financial advisor with Whitney & Company in Rochester, NY, holding five years of industry experience. He has been with Whitney & Company since 2014 and serves as CEO of Telesero, a software and outsourcing business. Whitney & Company provides individualized portfolio management to individuals, pension plans, and foundations, focusing on quality and liquidity through long-term equity investments and a diagnostic management consulting process. The firm manages approximately $1.49 billion in discretionary assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to tailor strategies to client objectives.

Salvatore Fasciano is a financial advisor with Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Brighton Securities since 2011. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

Kellan Peer is a financial advisor at O’Keefe Stevens Advisory, Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mapstone Veritas Financial Group and Noticestry LLC. Outside of advisory work, he assists his mother’s private practice, Oasis Therapy LLC, providing consulting and business planning support. O’Keefe Stevens Advisory is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pensions, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm follows a value-oriented, long-term investment approach focused on securities trading below intrinsic value and capital preservation.

Abigail Adams is a financial advisor at LVW Advisors, LLC with 9 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LVW Advisors since 2014. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. LVW Advisors offers customized wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, business entities, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes passive and active managers, non-traditional strategies, and tactical opportunities, supported by Monte Carlo analysis and multi-scenario stress testing.

Olivia Queri is a financial advisor at Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, Omne Planning & Wealth LLC, and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. manages approximately $746 million and provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, tax-qualified retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment programs, including wrap-fee Unified Managed Accounts and access to third-party money managers, operating as a multi-advisor team across multiple offices.

Gary Michaels is a financial advisor with Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Brighton Securities since 2010. Brighton Securities Corp. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

Patrick Martin is a financial advisor at Ashford Advisors, LLC in Pittsford, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He has been with Ashford Advisors since 2001. Ashford Advisors serves high net worth individuals, charitable organizations, and closely held corporations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager search and monitoring, and consulting on hedge fund, venture capital, and private equity investments. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and manager selection, using a range of securities and providing quarterly reporting, with a focus on clients meeting a minimum family relationship of $10 million.

Anthony Vaccaro is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Prentice Wealth Management LLC in Rochester, NY, and previously worked at LPL Financial and Cadaret Grant & Co. Inc. Vaccaro provides investment advisory services through Prentice Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor. Prentice Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, small businesses, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, model-subscription services, financial planning, and specialized consulting, using both fundamental and technical analysis to construct personalized investment policies.

Stephen Green is a financial advisor at Seneca Financial Advisors LLC with 16 years at the firm and 5 years of industry experience. He is based in Rochester, NY, and works as part of a six-advisor team. Seneca Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and business entities by providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax planning and preparation, and trustee services. The firm uses strategic asset-allocation models with mutual funds, ETFs, and separate account managers, incorporating a limited tactical overlay and occasionally borrowing in separately managed accounts.

Dylan Shaw is a financial advisor at Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Prudential, Cetera, and Rochester Wealth Partners. Shaw is also licensed to sell life, health, disability, long-term care insurance, and annuities. Bright Futures Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and third-party investment adviser selection to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services through comprehensive investment programs.

Robert St. George is a financial advisor at Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and OSAIC. Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. manages approximately $746 million and provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, tax-qualified retirement plans, and other institutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through sponsored wrap-fee Unified Managed Accounts, an Advisor-as-Portfolio-Manager program, and access to third-party money manager programs.

Michael Black is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Liberty Financial Solutions, a financial services business. Brighton Securities serves individuals, pension plans, charities, estates, trusts, and businesses, providing financial planning and portfolio management through various program structures. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, offering brokerage execution, insurance products, and affiliated tax and accounting services.

Christopher Coyle is a financial advisor at Rise Advisors, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Rise Advisors, he worked in various roles including positions at Schedule Beacon LLC and First American Equipment Finance. He has also been involved in educational roles at Alfred University and local schools. Rise Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and regular rebalancing, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles to align with client objectives.

Jenny Leach is a financial advisor with Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc for eight years, as well as Harbor Financial Services for two years. Brighton Securities serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, estates, trusts, and businesses, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services across various program structures. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, providing a range of brokerage, insurance, tax, and accounting services.

Abigail Wilson is a financial advisor at Rise Advisors, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. She joined Rise Advisors in 2024 after completing nine years as a student. Rise Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a discretionary management approach focused on strategic asset allocation and regular rebalancing, primarily using ETFs alongside other investment vehicles.

George Marron is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at High Probability Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining High Probability Advisors, he worked at High Falls Advisors, Karpus Investment Management, and Manning & Napier in various advisory roles. In addition to his financial advisory work, Marron maintains a solo law practice. High Probability Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis to develop individualized portfolio allocations and manages approximately $1 billion in assets across an eight-person advisory team.