Robert Vay is a financial advisor at High Falls Advisors, Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at High Falls Advisors, LLC for 20 years before joining Allworth Financial, L.P. for one year. High Falls Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, business-planning advice, and trustee/administration services. The firm employs an internal investment committee that manages a range of actively managed strategies, including tax-aware and ESG variants, and maintains a significant in-house tax and trust capability.

Dean Hutchinson is a financial advisor at Cooper/Haims Advisors, LLC with 12 years at the firm and 5 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Cooper/Haims Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm’s approach includes customized asset allocation, individualized Investment Policy Statements, risk management overlays, tax considerations, and ongoing portfolio oversight by an investment committee.

Richard Van Kuren is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LVW Advisors, LLC. He has been with LVW Advisors since 2011. Van Kuren is a board member and investment committee member of Sojourner Home for Women, where he oversees the management of the organization and its endowment portfolio. LVW Advisors provides investment and wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, business entities, and institutional clients. The firm employs customized investment policy statements and a combination of active and passive strategies, including allocations to non-traditional assets and tactical opportunities, to align portfolios with client objectives.

William Shaheen is a financial advisor with Whitney & Company in Rochester, NY, holding 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Whitney & Company since 1999. Whitney & Company provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and foundations or charities, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances. The firm emphasizes quality and liquidity with a long-term investment approach informed by fundamental analysis, complemented by technical methods and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Mark Armbruster is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He is a portfolio manager at both Armbruster Capital Management, Inc. and Fischer Investment Group, where he participates in a joint client referral program. Armbruster Capital Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term, buy-and-hold portfolios primarily using diversified, index-based ETFs and mutual funds, supplemented by quantitative factor tilts and selected alternative investments tailored to clients’ tax and personal circumstances.

James Mc Bride is a financial advisor at High Falls Advisors, Inc. in Rochester, NY, with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Allworth Financial, L.P. and Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC. He serves as Executive Director of the Bulrush Foundation and acts as trustee to various trusts. High Falls Advisors primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, business-planning advice, and trustee services. The firm employs an internal investment committee and a range of strategies, including tax-aware and ESG-focused models, supported by in-house legal, tax, and trust expertise.

Jeffrey Wagner is a financial advisor at LVW Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LVW Advisors since 2011. LVW Advisors provides investment and wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, business entities, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies, including non-traditional asset classes, and offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management tailored to client objectives.

Adam Magee is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Whitney & Company since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at LVW Advisors from 2015 to 2017. Whitney & Company provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and foundations or charities, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances. The firm emphasizes quality and liquidity in its investment approach, combining fundamental analysis, technical methods, and Modern Portfolio Theory, and has managed over $1.15 billion in assets.

Nick Twentyfive is a financial advisor at FLFS Advisory LLC with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grove Point Advisors and has ownership in N25 Fitness, a fitness-related business. FLFS Advisory serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and pension plans by providing discretionary investment management and separate non-discretionary consulting. The firm uses a discovery-based process to develop customized investment plans and employs asset-allocation models emphasizing value and momentum, with options for third-party managers and performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

Michael Charleton Jr. is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. since 2025. His previous roles include positions at OSAIC and American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., among others. In addition to his advisory work, he operates an independent insurance agency and owns a separate business entity providing payroll services. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines portfolio management with financial planning and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases, utilizing third-party models and custodians such as Schwab.

George Conboy is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Brighton Securities since 1988. Brighton Securities serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, estates, trusts, and businesses. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services through multiple program structures and combines fundamental, quantitative, strategic, and tactical investment approaches.

Rudolph Warren is a financial advisor at Armbruster Capital Management, Inc. with 5 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with Armbruster Capital Management since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved as a managing member of Rabbit Hutch Associates LLC, a real estate development company, and serves as treasurer for RTR Transportation Corp, a personal holdings company. Armbruster Capital Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach using diversified, index-based ETFs and mutual funds, supplemented by quantitative factor tilts and selected alternative investments tailored to clients’ personal and tax circumstances.

Perry Noun III is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience currently advising at Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. He has previously worked at firms including Merrill Gilliland, Avantax, Cambridge Investment Research, and Cetera Wealth Services. Perry holds a Series 63 license and operates out of Pittsford, NY. Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. manages approximately $746 million and provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals and institutions. The firm offers unified managed accounts, advisor-as-portfolio-manager programs, and third-party money manager access, operating as a multi-advisor team across multiple offices.

Jeffrey Braverman is a financial advisor at Whitney & Company with a Series 65 credential and over 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steven Charles Capital before joining Whitney & Company in 2025. Whitney & Company provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension plans, and foundations, managing over $1.15 billion in assets. The firm emphasizes quality and liquidity with a long-term investment approach informed by fundamental analysis, technical methods, and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Tarryn Rozen is a financial advisor at Armbruster Capital Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Armbruster Capital Management for 11 years and previously worked at Camp Susquehannock Inc. for 10 years. Rozen holds the Series 65 designation. Armbruster Capital Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term, buy-and-hold portfolios using diversified index-based ETFs and mutual funds, supplemented by quantitative factor tilts and selected alternative investments tailored to clients’ personal and tax circumstances.

Richard Dougherty is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Uniting Wealth Partners, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Dougherty is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating part of his time to insurance sales and implementation. Uniting Wealth Partners provides wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a diversified investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, often implementing solutions through both in-house and independent managers.

Nikki Hamblin is a financial advisor with High Probability Advisors, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Manning & Napier and LPL Financial. Hamblin serves on the board of directors for Lakeland Industries. High Probability Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses a combination of quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis to develop individualized portfolio allocations and provides customized quarterly reporting.

Timothy Hammond is a financial advisor at Horizon Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with several firms including Private Client Services and Securities America, Inc. Beyond his advisory role, Hammond serves as treasurer for the Village of Geneseo Volunteer Fire Department and for the Geneseo United Methodist Church’s benevolence fund. Horizon Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, through discretionary portfolio management, trust and retirement account services, and integrated financial planning. The firm manages approximately $510 million in assets across a nine-advisor team and employs a model-driven investment approach focusing on diversified, long-term asset allocation.

Nicholas Fischer is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Brighton Securities since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Vista Property Management and Fleet World LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with NOVA Event Management, assisting with stage and sound setup for the Buffalo/Rochester Polar Plunge annually. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

Daniel Jones is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cooper/Haims Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously held positions at Nixon Peabody, LLP and Nixon Peabody Financial Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2018. Cooper/Haims Advisors provides ongoing, fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, individualized investment policy statements, risk management, and tax considerations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management approaches.