Meet the team
Mark Wyand, CFA
Mark grew up in Rochester, NY and studied Finance at Villanova University outside of Philadelphia, PA. After graduating with a B.S. in Finance in 2007 he spent four years in New York working for Goldman Sachs.
With a desire to be closer to family, Mark moved back to Rochester in late 2011 to work with his father as an advisor with Council Rock Wealth Advisory Group, an Ameriprise Financial franchise. He focused on servicing clients as well as building the team’s discretionary portfolio platform. In 2015 he earned his CFA designation, and in the fall of 2016 he launched Layline Advisors.
Mark lives in the city of Rochester with his wife and daughter. He volunteers with Junior Achievement, currently serving as Chair of the Board for JA of Central Upstate NY, and serves as Treasurer for the Rochester Public Library. In his free time, Mark enjoys spending time with friends and family, gardening, going to concerts, and finding new places to explore.
Charlie Ruff, CFA
A native of Rochester, New York, Charlie attended Hamilton College, where he studied Economics. He then moved abroad, earning a Master’s degree at Bayes Business School in London.
A CFA charterholder, Charlie began his career as an equity analyst for Federated Investors before transitioning into client communication and wealth advisory roles driven by a desire to work more closely with clients in a hands-on capacity. He is focused on building long-term relationships and providing thoughtful, personalized advice aligned with each client’s goals.
Charlie lives in Brighton with his wife and two daughters. In his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, and spending time in the Finger Lakes.
Eric Grills
Eric was born and raised in Rochester, NY. He graduated from SUNY Oswego in 2017 with a B.S. in Finance. After starting his career in Financial Services, Eric pursued opportunities as an entrepreneur - operating multiple businesses across various industries. His experience in financial services and business operations, along with his curiosity and desire to serve others, made Layline a natural fit.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Courtney, daughter, Riley, and dog, Maple. He’s also a Buffalo Bills season ticket holder and enjoys live music.
