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Important award and accolade disclosures:
Awards and recognition by unaffiliated rating services, companies, and/or publications should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if the Firm is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services; nor should they be construed as a current or past endorsement of the Firm or its representatives by any of its clients. Rankings published by magazines and others are generally based exclusively on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized advisor. Investment performance generally is not a criterion for an award. Awards are not indicative of the Firm’s future performance. Neither the Firm nor the recognized adviser paid a fee to obtain the awards listed below.

Barron’s Advisor Hall of Fame (2019)
Barron’s Hall of Fame awarded to Lori Van Dusen October 2019. This award is not based on a particular time period; rather, it acknowledges advisors who have appeared in Barron’s annual Top 100 Advisor rankings for 10+ years. The award is intended to honor a group of advisors who exemplify long-term success and commitment to their clients. No payments were made in connection with receiving or using this award.

Barron’s Top 1200 Financial Advisors (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021)
Awarded March 2024 based on data provided by LVW Advisors for the time period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023; awarded March 2023 based on data provided for the time period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022; awarded March 2022 based on data for the time period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; and awarded March 2021 based on data for the time period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. This report ranks the top advisors in each of the 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, with the number of spots determined by each state’s population and wealth. The rankings are based on data provided by around 6,000 of the nation’s most productive advisors. Factors included in the rankings: assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice, and philanthropic work. Investment performance isn’t an explicit component. Advisors who wish to be ranked fill out a 102-question survey about their practice. Barron’s verifies that data with the advisors’ firms and with regulatory databases and then applies their rankings formula to the data to generate a ranking. The formula features three major categories of calculations: (1) Assets (2) Revenue (3) Quality of practice. No payments were made in connection with receiving these awards. LVW Advisors paid a fee to Dow Jones & Company in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 for promotional materials relating to this award.

Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
Awarded June 2024 based on data for the time period April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024; June 2023 based on data for the time period April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023; awarded June 2022 based on data for the time period April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022; awarded June 2021 based on data for the time period April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021; and awarded July 2020 based on data for the time period April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. This ranking reflects the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, revenues generated for the firms and the quality of the advisors’ practices. The scoring system assigns a top score of 100 and rates the rest by comparing them with the top-ranked advisor. A ranking of “N” indicates the advisor was not ranked in the specified year. Advisors who wish to be ranked complete a comprehensive application about their practice. Advisors who wish to be ranked complete a comprehensive application about their practice. Barron’s verifies that data and applies a formula to generate a ranking based on assets, revenue, and quality of practice. No payments were made in connection with receiving these awards. LVW Advisors paid a fee to Dow Jones & Company in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 for promotional materials relating to this award.

Barron’s Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors (2018)
Awarded June 2018 based on data provided by LVW Advisors for the time period April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018. This ranking reflects the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, revenues generated for the firms, and the quality of the advisors’ practices. The scoring system assigns a top score of 100 and rates the rest by comparing them with the top-ranked advisor. A ranking of “N” indicates the advisor was not ranked in the specified year. HNW=high net worth; UHNW=ultrahigh net worth. Advisors who wish to be ranked fill out a 102-question survey about their practice. Barron’s verifies that data with the advisors’ firms and with regulatory databases and then applies their rankings formula to the data to generate a ranking. The formula features three major categories of calculations: (1) Assets (2) Revenue (3) Quality of practice. No payments were made in connection with receiving or using this award.

Citywire’s RIA Future 50 (2019)
Awarded October 2019 based on data provided by LVW Advisors for the time period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. To qualify, firms must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a Registered Investment Adviser with between $250 million and $2 billion in assets under management at the end of 2018. Using a proprietary scoring system, Citywire evaluates firms based on their degree of independent ownership; AUM growth; percentage of fee-based business; approaches to sustainability, including sustainability programs and diversity initiatives; processes in place for attracting and maintaining talent; succession planning; staff credentials; investment offerings and capabilities; client education and charitable work; and firm service offerings. No payments were made in connection with receiving or using this award.

Financial Advisor Magazine America’s Top RIAs (2024, 2023, 2022, 2020)
Awarded July 2024 based on data provided by LVW Advisors for the time period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023; July 2023 based on data provided by LVW Advisors for the time period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; awarded July 2022 based on data for the time period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021; and awarded August 2020 based on data for the time period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. To be eligible for this ranking, firms must be Registered Investment Advisers that file their own ADV with the SEC and provide financial planning and related services to individual clients. Firms that complete an online survey are ranked based on year-end assets under management. The ranking also includes each firm’s percentage growth in assets, average assets per client relationship, percentage growth in assets per client, and percentage change in number of clients. No payments were made in connection with receiving these awards. LVW Advisors paid a fee in 2022 for promotional materials relating to this award.

Forbes’ America’s Top RIA Firms (2024, 2023)
Awarded October 2024 based on data provided by LVW Advisors for the time period April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024; October 2023 based on the time period April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Forbes ranking of America’s Top RIA Firms, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. The algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices and approach to working with clients. It is designed to fairly compare the business practices of a large group of firms based on quantitative and qualitative elements. Data are weighted to ensure priorities are given to dynamics such as preferred “best practices,” business models, recent business activity, etc. Each variable is graded and represents a certain value for each measured component. These data are fed into an algorithm that measures thousands of firms against each other. SHOOK accepts advisors who meet pre-determined minimum thresholds and acceptable compliance records. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. No payments were made in connection with receiving or promoting these awards.

Forbes’ America’s Top Women Advisors and Best-in-State Women Advisors (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)
Awarded February 2024 based on data provided by LVW Advisors for the time period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023; awarded February 2023 based on data for the time period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022; awarded February 2022 based on data for the time period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; awarded March 2021 based on data for the time period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; awarded April 2020 based on data for the time period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019; and awarded April 2019 based on data for the time period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. The Forbes rankings of America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State Women Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, are based on an algorithm of qualitative data, such as telephone and in-person interviews, a review of best practices, service and investing models, and compliance records; as well as quantitative data, like revenue trends and assets under management. All advisors have a minimum of seven years’ experience. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. No payments were made in connection with receiving these awards. LVW Advisors paid a fee in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 for promotional materials.

Forbes’ America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018)
Awarded April 2024 based on data provided by LVW Advisors for the time period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; awarded April 2023 based on data for the time period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; awarded April 2022 based on data for the time period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021; awarded April 2021 based on data for the time period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; awarded January 2020 based on data for the time period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019; and awarded February 2019 based on data for the time period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The Forbes rankings of America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, are based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years’ experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. For the purposes of these rankings, New York State excludes New York City. No payments were made in connection with receiving these awards. LVW Advisors paid a fee in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 for promotional materials.

InvestmentNews’ Women to Watch Ascension Award (2022)
Awarded November 2022 based on data for the time period April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. The InvestmentNews Women to Watch awards celebrate achievements that measurably advance women in all aspects of the investment industry, at employers of all sizes. The Ascension Award is a corporate/organizational recognition awarded to workplaces with 30-50% proportion of women in the C suite. Total number of employees, proportion of women employees, and proportion of women in the C-suite are all considered as criteria for this award. No payments were made in connection with receiving or using this award.

Institutional Investors’ RIA Intel CEO of the Year (2022)
Awarded September 2022. This honor is not based on data for any particular time period. The CEO of the Year award is defined by RIA Intel as a celebration of financial advisors, wealth management firms, and industry leaders that are impacting the investment community, their clients, and their employees in significant and innovative ways. Individuals throughout the finance industry are nominated in various categories and winners are chosen by the RIA Intel editorial team with help from the RIA Institute’s advisory board, a 24-member group of professionals from registered investment advisory firms. No payments were made in connection with receiving or using this award.

Rochester Business Hall of Fame (2019)
Awarded October 2019. This award is not based on a particular time period, and recipients are selected on the basis of their business contributions to the Rochester, New York area. The Rochester Business Hall of Fame is presented by Junior Achievement of Rochester New York Area Inc., the Rochester Business Journal and Rochester Museum & Science Center. The Hall of Fame Committee, advised by an independent group of past inductees, selects each year’s honorees. No payments were made in connection with receiving or using this award.

Rochester Business Journal Circle of Excellence (2020)
Awarded April 2020. This award is not based on a particular time period. The Rochester Business Journal Women of Excellence recognizes high-achieving women for their professional experience, community involvement, leadership and sustained commitment to mentoring. Winners were selected by a panel of judges comprised of previous Circle of Excellence and Women of Excellence honorees. The Circle of Excellence recognizes women of longstanding, notable success in the community who are leading the way for other women. These honorees were selected by Rochester Business Journal editors. No payments were made in connection with receiving or using this award.

Rochester Business Journal ICON Honors (2024)
Awarded October 2024, not based on any particular time period. Honorees are selected annually based on their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field. Information gathered from nomination write-ups, applications submitted, and remarkable letters of recommendations were used to help judges select honorees. No payments were made in connection with receiving this award. LVW Advisors paid a fee for promotional materials.

Rochester Business Journal’s Power 100 (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021)
Awarded February 2024, February 2023, February 2022, and February 2021. LVW Advisors submitted responses to a questionnaire to be used in the profile for this list. Neither the questionnaire responses nor the award itself is based on any particular time period. This list of 100 leaders in the Rochester community is hand-selected by the Rochester Business Journal for their accomplishments and accolades. It is presented in alphabetical order since the selected leaders are not ranked. No payments were made in connection with receiving or using this award.

Rochester Business Journal’s Power List Banking & Finance (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021)
Awarded October 2024, October 2023, October 2022, and December 2021. This award is not based on any particular time period. The people on this list were identified by Rochester Business Journal as having helped Rochester’s banking and finance industry reimagine itself to serve customers virtually, keep businesses open and keep families in their homes. They have kept their clients apprised of new rules and regulations, financing options, investment opportunities and more. They have pushed innovation forward to deal with the challenges of COVID-19 and have led the way through a period of tremendous uncertainty. The list is presented in alphabetical order as recipients are not ranked. No payments were made in connection with receiving these awards. LVW Advisors paid a fee for promotional materials in 2024.

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