Kickstand Wealth Advisors

Ben has always been drawn to work where trust matters. Before entering financial planning, he studied pastoral ministry, a background that still shapes the way he listens, asks questions, and walks with people through important decisions. Over time, he became interested in business as a practical way to help families build stability, opportunity, and generosity. After transferring to Roberts Wesleyan University to study business and organizational management, Ben began working at ESL Federal Credit Union. There, he saw how personal financial decisions affect nearly every part of a family’s life—and how valuable clear guidance can be when people are trying to make wise choices. That experience led him to pursue deeper expertise early in his career, earning the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and now serving on the board of the Rochester chapter of the Estate Planning Council. Ben later joined TIAA Wealth Management, where he worked closely with physicians, professors, administrators, and other healthcare professionals. The experience deepened his appreciation for clients whose financial lives often involve complex benefits, retirement plans, tax decisions, and significant responsibility. It also clarified the advisory model he wanted to be part of: one where clients are known personally, served consistently, and guided with care over many years. At Kickstand Wealth Advisors, Ben is a fee-only fiduciary for a limited number of families. Outside of work, Ben enjoys time with his wife, Ksenia, hiking in the Adirondacks, exploring Rochester’s live music scene, and serving at his church, where he is a board member and trustee.

Devyn Little is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Kickstand Wealth Advisors since 2021. Prior to joining Kickstand, Devyn worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2021. Kickstand Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment management for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as entities such as family offices and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a client-focused process and fundamental analysis to build diversified portfolios that can include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Corey Ernisse is a financial advisor at Kickstand Wealth Advisors in Pittsford, NY, holding CFP® and Series 66 certifications with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Liquid Products, Northwestern Mutual, and TCWP LLC dba Kickstand Wealth Advisors. Kickstand Wealth Advisors offers personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, and entities such as family offices and trusts. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach tailored to client goals and utilizes a broad range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Christine Fusare is a financial advisor with Kickstand Wealth Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 32 years of industry experience, including 25 years at Merrill before joining Kickstand Wealth Advisors in 2021. Kickstand Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, and entities such as family offices and qualified retirement plans, offering personalized financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis and utilizes a broad range of investment vehicles tailored to client suitability.

Jacob Schlicht is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill for 14 years before joining Kickstand Wealth Advisors, where he has been since 2021. Kickstand Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, and entities such as family offices and private foundations with personalized financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm employs a fundamentally based, long-term oriented investment approach while tailoring decisions to client goals and suitability.

Chad Goodchild is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kickstand Wealth Advisors since 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Merrill for 19 years. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Pittsford, NY. Kickstand Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, and entities including family offices and qualified retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is primarily long-term and fundamental analysis-driven, with a broad range of asset options tailored to client needs.