James Traylor serves as president of Rivent Partners and is a dedicated professional, advocate, and sibling who has made it his life’s work to create the premier organization for families planning for a loved one with a disability.

As a nationally recognized speaker, Traylor regularly provides continuing education for legal, financial, and tax professionals on disability planning. He has held prominent leadership positions such as the immediate past chair for the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, the former secretary of the board of directors for the ARC of Monroe County, and a board member of the Estate Planning Council of Rochester. Taylor has been recognized for his accomplishments, receiving awards such as Rochester Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and Investment News magazine’s Top Investment Advisors Under 40. He has been featured in Forbes (online), InvestmentNews, and in the 2023 documentary, ‘The Path Forward: Remembering Willowbrook.’ Traylor holds professional designations, including chartered special needs consultant, life underwriter, and financial consultant.

In his free time, Traylor enjoys playing squash, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his wife and sons.