Shane Alsworth

Whether you’re feeling confident, confused, or overwhelmed about your financial plan, there’s always a good reason to work with a financial planner. When you work with the team at Lake Road Advisors, you’ll get an ongoing, unbiased partnership to help you make financial decisions with confidence and gain greater peace of mind. When you meet with one of our financial planners, we’ll get to know you and understand your financial life. Then, depending on your goals, we’ll help you: Build a complete, well organized understanding of your financial situation Understand where your money is going and align spending to achieve your goals Invest your money wisely, understand risks, and build wealth over time Invest in your children’s future, including their education Map out a realistic and achievable plan for your current goals and retirement Follow proven methods to stay on target, with experts by your side every step of the way There’s no such thing as one “perfect” financial solution. You need a plan shaped to fit your strengths and put you on track for your goals. Our role is to understand your priorities, provide you with the tools and education to build a clear plan together, and support you as new questions and life changes arise along the way

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.

Marco Hickey is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a member of the Cornfield Group since June 2010. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, earned in August 2014, as well as FINRA Series 7, Series 66, and Series 9 securities registrations, and a State Insurance License. With over 15 years of experience, Marco focuses on goals-based wealth management, delivering tailored and tax-efficient asset allocation strategies for individuals and small businesses. His areas of expertise include college education planning, philanthropic planning, managing new wealth, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, retirement income, and small business strategies. Marco holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Elmira College. He is an active member of Rotary International and participates in community service through Meals on Wheels. Marco is proficient in English and Italian.