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.

David Guadagnino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1993 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. He serves on the board and audit committee of a local nursing home and elder care facility foundation. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Samantha Cotter is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Christina Battista is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She has held roles at AVI FoodSystems, Faculty Student Association Centre Pointe, SUNY Fredonia, and Old Navy prior to joining Merrill in 2018. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Pittsford, NY. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

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.

Sandra Kobel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked at NEXT Financial Group for 16 years and has experience with Wall Street Financial Group and 1st Global Advisors. Kobel also operates Kobel Consulting, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by its extensive network of advisors and a variety of advisory platforms.

Carmen Marrero is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at UBS since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Atlantic Family Wealth, LPL Financial, and First State Bank of the Florida Keys. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides a range of investment solutions supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Tyler Felder is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2022. Prior to his current role, his work experience includes positions outside the financial industry, such as roles at LA Fitness and University of Rochester. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of third-party asset management programs while providing fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Troy Nelson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, J.W. Cole Advisors, Montage Wealth Management, and Enterprise Holdings. Outside of advising, he is involved with Aurora Brewing and The Athletic Campus. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Andrew Comins is a ChFC® with 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2025 and previously spent 27 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in educating clients and writing insurance coverage, including term and long-term care insurance, through a local Rochester insurance broker. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that can include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.