Robert Bartolotta
CEO
585-348-9521
rbartolotta@novemgroup.com
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Robert is a graduate of Cornell University with a BS in Applied Economics. He is an Investment Advisory Representative through Novem Group and holds the following securities licenses: 6, 22, 24, 26, 51, 52, 62, 72, and 82, as well as Life, Accident, and Heath Insurance licenses both in and outside of New York state. He is the founder and CEO of Novem Group, a rapidly growing investment advisory firm with more than a billion dollars in assets under management. Robert and the management team have been recognized for their corporate culture at Novem with a focus on work life balance for all employees. Novem Group has received numerous honors, being ranked by the Democrat and Chronicle as one of Rochester’s Top Workplaces in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and making the Rochester Business Journal “Rochester Top 100” list in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
With more than 30 years of experience, Robert is a seasoned financial advisor and executive. Under Robert’s leadership as the Senior Managing Director of American Portfolios in Rochester, NY the office placed first nationally for American Portfolios Financial Services in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, Bob personally ranked as the top advisor out of over 750 financial professionals nationally.
Patrick Manuel
President & Financial Advisor
585-348-9552
pmanuel@novemgroup.com
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Pat received his B.A. in economics from the University of Rochester and holds Series 66, Series 7, NY Life and Health Insurance licenses as well as the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation. Pat joined Novem Group as a financial advisor in 2014, and in 2022 was promoted to President, ensuring his integrity, work ethic, and vision will continue to help shape the firm in the years to come.
Pat and his wife, Jill, live in Rochester with their two boys, Jackson and Cooper.
Melissa Stroyer
Compliance Associate
585-348-9554
mstroyer@novemgroup.com
Melissa graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Rhetoric from Nazareth College, where she also worked as a Marketing and Publicity Intern for the college’s Arts Center. After graduation she was hired as an Event Manager at Mach 2 Management, but eventually moved to NYC to accept a position as the Managing Director of Sales at Modern Trousseau.
Melissa returned to Rochester and joined Novem Group in July of 2014 as Robert Bartolotta’s Executive Assistant and was promoted to HR Generalist in 2016. In 2021, Melissa’s role evolved to HR and Operations Generalist. In 2023, her role shifted from HR & Operations Generalist by taking on the position of Compliance Associate.
Melissa lives in Catskills with her family. She spends much of her spare time outdoors on the Delaware River.
Mackenzi Springer
Financial Advisor
585-348-9555
mspringer@novemgroup.com
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Mackenzi attended St. John Fisher College and graduated with a degree in Communications and Marketing in 2017. She joined Novem Group as an Investment Assistant in April 2018. Mackenzi was eager to obtain all necessary licenses to become a Financial Advisor with a focus on Corporate Retirement Planning. She holds her Series 7, Series 65, Series 63, New York State Life, Accident and Health Insurance license as well as the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation. Mackenzi is currently taking on new clients for individual and group retirement planning.
A Rochester native, Mackenzi enjoys trying out new restaurants in the downtown area with friends on the weekends. She is passionate about health and fitness; her favorite forms of exercise are cycling, boxing and yoga. In the summer, she spends a lot of time on Conesus Lake. If she’s not on the lake, you’ll be able to find her walking her dog Winston around the Park Avenue area.
Kristi Morgan
Client Service Associate
585-348-9245
kmorgan@novemgroup.com
Kristi Joined Novem Group in February 2016. A graduate of Bryant & Stratton college with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, she came to Novem with 12 years of experience in the finance industry working with corporate and individual clients. Kristi is a licensed Notary Public, and holds her New York State Life, Accident & Health license. Kristi lives in Spencerport, NY with her husband Adam and twin sons Gavin and Noah.