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Alec Schumacher is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at KeyBank in various roles since 2017. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at Fetch Logistics, Shoe Show Inc., and Daemen College. Key Investment Services LLC offers wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm primarily operates non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs and collaborates with third-party managers, including BNY Mellon Advisors, Inc., to implement investment strategies.

Robert Benshadle is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., and United Insurance Agency. He serves as an alumni board member for Hilbert College. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Mark Helak is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2016 and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2022. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary portfolio options. The firm employs a multi-profile investment approach supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and third-party providers, serving a diverse client base through tailored advisory services.

Milenda Kilby is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of advisory work, Kilby serves on the Board of Directors for the Pavilion Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization and volunteers as the treasurer for the Hollwedel Memorial Library. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated broker-dealer and insurance companies.

Gary Everts is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Future Financial Group, where he engages in the sale of fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability income products. OSAIC is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process utilizing risk-tolerance assessments, asset allocation software, and portfolio optimization tools, offering a range of investment options and advisory programs.

James Scott is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of finance, he works as a bus driver for the Clarence Central School District. Osaic Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a technology-driven investment process and offers a wide range of advisory programs and third-party manager access, supporting thousands of advisors and managing approximately $200 billion in assets.