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Michael Nevinger is the sole advisor at Comfort Capital Management, an independent registered investment adviser. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recently founded the firm in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, Nevinger is an estimator and project manager in the construction industry through his role at 104 Contractors, which he has held since 2018. Comfort Capital Management provides fee-only investment management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory approach, emphasizing asset allocation and passive fund strategies.

Christopher Yuskiw is a financial advisor at HYJC Capital of WNY with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at HNP Capital LLC, LPL Financial, and Five Star Bank. HYJC Capital of WNY provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance, using a combination of cyclical and fundamental analysis along with modern portfolio theory.

John Haugh is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with HYJC Capital of WNY, where he has worked since 2023, and has prior experience at HNP Capital LLC, LPL Financial LLC, and Five Star Bank. HYJC Capital of WNY provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering portfolio management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes cyclical and fundamental analysis along with modern portfolio theory, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with regular monitoring and reviews.

Christina Hand is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Blackridge since 2021 and has prior experience at Independent Solutions Wealth Management and Peak Brokerage Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Germack Financial, a firm offering tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and investing services, and also manages a sole proprietorship specializing in insurance and annuities. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a network model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis alongside asset allocation and diversification strategies.

William Ward is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Ward serves as an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army National Guard. Pinnacle Investments, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion across 57 advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory consultations, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis within tailored investment strategies.

Lauren Heiman is a financial advisor with Allworth Financial, L.P. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at AW Securities, Private Client Services, and Securities Service Network, among others. Outside of her financial advisory career, she serves as an assistant varsity volleyball coach at Wayland Cohocton Central School. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a variety of strategies, including model portfolios and specialized ETF approaches, and integrates technology to manage held-away retirement accounts without client login credentials.