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Damien Mustico is a financial advisor with The Mustico Financial Group, Inc. in Elmira, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation, Inc. for 12 years before joining The Mustico Financial Group and Mutual Securities, Inc. in 2017. His outside activities include operating independent insurance agencies and providing trust and estate planning referrals through affiliated law firms. The Mustico Financial Group provides discretionary investment supervisory services and individualized portfolio management to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charities. The firm employs fundamental analysis and both long- and short-term strategies, managing about $316 million in assets across approximately 460 client relationships.

On her website, it states, “I love what I do, but I also very much enjoy warmth, good conversation, wine tastings, and volunteering. New York is extraordinary in the summer and fall, but so is Florida in the winter.” In 2018, she decided it was time to take the stigma out of finances by combining her passion for finances and wine. She started a podcast called “Wine and Dime,” which highlights a different wine and financial topic each week, and she released her book combining those same two passions, titled, “Uncork Your Finances.” Many know her as one of the co-founders of the Southern Tier Women’s Financial Conference – a day of collaboration and financial education, which will be hosting its sixth year! Education and Experience: - Amy holds a Master’s Degree in financial planning - Certified Financial Planner TM - Enrolled Agent - Certified College Financial Consultant - Certified Financial Therapist TM - Over 30 years of financial planning and industry experience. She is the Founder and owner of Rooted Planning Group, (Formerly known as Irvine Wealth Planning Strategies LLC) who uniquely, at the age of 44, decided to not only start her only company, but to act on what she defined as her perfect life and she splits her time between Parrish, Florida and Jasper, New York.

Michael Socha is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience and has been with Socha Financial Group, LLC since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Corning, NY. Socha Financial Group serves individuals, families, estates, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, tax planning and preparation, and assistance with life and long-term care insurance. The firm’s investment approach combines “reduced risk” and “risk” asset segments to create diversified portfolios that balance downside protection and market participation, utilizing a range of securities and alternative investment strategies.

Xavier Mustico is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience currently serving at The Mustico Financial Group, Inc. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Mutual Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of Elmira Downtown Development, Inc., a local nonprofit organization. The Mustico Financial Group offers discretionary investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension plans, and charities. The firm manages approximately $316 million across about 460 client relationships, using client-specific investment guidelines and fundamental analysis in its portfolio management.

Katrina Welker is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Rooted Planning Group in Corning, NY. Her prior work includes roles at Irvine Wealth Planning Strategies, Hd Vest Investment Services, and Alsheimer & Evarts Tax Accounting. She volunteers with pro-bono financial helplines such as Savvy Ladies and Advisors Give Back, and serves on the Advisory Board for the Financial Planning Program at Alfred State College. Rooted Planning Group provides individualized financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers both project-based consulting and ongoing advisory services, managing diversified portfolios that may include options strategies and emphasizing retirement plan education and pension consulting.

Michael Mustico is the principal of The Mustico Financial Group, Inc. in Elmira, NY, with 24 years of experience in financial services and law. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved with his firm since 2002. Outside of advising, he is a minority general managing partner of a local holding company that owns the building leased by his firm. The Mustico Financial Group provides discretionary investment supervisory services, portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension plans, charities, and other entities. The firm manages over $316 million across approximately 460 clients, using client-specific investment guidelines, fundamental analysis, and both long- and short-term strategies.