Kristy Toye is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in North Tonawanda, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Key Investment Services and its affiliates since 2012, including a six-year tenure at Key Bank NA. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider platform model with discretionary implementation and manager-designed strategist portfolios, offering a range of wrap programs and integrated services in partnership with KeyCorp affiliates.

Timothy Keller is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience and has previously worked at National Life Group, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Guardian Life, among others. He is also a managing director at two fixed insurance product firms, NPA Financial and The Vermont Agency. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and a mix of long-term and shorter-term investment strategies.

Albert Erni Sr. is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member for Child & Family Services and is involved with Wall Street Sound, a recording studio and copyright holder. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Charles Triaga III is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 38 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 14 years at key Investment Services LLC before joining Independent Financial Partners and IFP Securities, LLC in 2019. He is also the owner of Harbor Wealth Advisors, an investment-related business focused on financial planning, investing, and insurance services. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and offers both decentralized investment strategies and centralized asset management options, with a notable specialization in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Gabriel Jewula is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at National Life Group, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and Vision Financial Group. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as Vice President of R. Jewula Holdings, LLC, a non-investment related business. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Ping Lin is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Citizens Securities, Inc. since 2024. Prior to this, Lin worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2024, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. from 2015 to 2021. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers both investment advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services, with advisory offerings that include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program.

Katrina O'Sullivan is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Key Investment Services since 2011. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients by providing portfolio management and model-based advisory products through a network of financial professionals. Key Investment Services integrates platform services from Envestnet with model portfolios designed by its in-house Chief Investment Office and third-party managers, offering primarily non-discretionary investment solutions alongside ancillary insurance products and custodial services.

Daniel Cavaretta is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. Before joining Kestra Advisory in 2021, he worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corp for 15 years and had brief tenures at Cornerstone Capital Wealth Management and Geneos Wealth Management. Outside of advisory activities, he holds a board position as Serjeant-at-arms for the Good Government Club of Western New York. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and supports discretionary and non-discretionary fiduciary services with due diligence on recommended investments.

Jonathan Moyer is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm also advises donor-advised funds and operates within a vertically integrated structure using affiliated funds.

Christopher Woods is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Key Investment Services and KeyBank since 2016, with prior roles at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Chase Investment Services Corp. Woods serves as president and coach of the Niagara Pioneer Soccer League and volunteers as an assistant coach for the Lewiston Porter School District soccer teams. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model with platforms and strategists overseeing portfolio design and implementation, and offers multiple wrap-fee programs with custodial services and affiliated insurance products.

Heather Schultz is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Alliance Advisory Group, Wegmans Food Markets, and Kenmore West High School. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs with custodial and trade execution services, leveraging a multi-provider model that includes Envestnet and Key Wealth Chief Investment Office strategists.

Jason Danheiser is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Amherst, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at M&T Bank, AXA Advisors, and Citizens Bank. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model for portfolio management and offers multiple wrap programs with custodial and trade execution services through Pershing.

Craig Warner is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2019, following four years at M&T Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a musician involved in public performance, composition, and recording. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals—often those connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans—as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering customized portfolios alongside model-based programs.

Shawn Barnum is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2014 and also holds a position at Agia since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Power of Attorney for his mother. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models and operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors and approximately $26.4 billion in discretionary assets.

David Gelia is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Cambridge Investment Research, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and United Insurance Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for Villa Maria College. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Melanie Gagliano is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 63 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Exile East LLC before joining Kestra in 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in designing 401(k) plans and sells health insurance plans to small businesses. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large institutional investors and operates diverse programs such as pooled employer plans and private fund placements.

Thomas Volpini is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hightower Advisors since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a reserve with the Erie County Sheriff Reserve in New York. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and financial institutions. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Debbie Sawma is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Key Investment Services since 2015 and previously spent 11 years at KeyBank. Outside of finance, she is involved with Sawma's Car Care Inc, an automotive repair business owned by her spouse, where she serves as vice president. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and integrates services with KeyCorp affiliates, emphasizing non-discretionary management and percentage-of-AUM wrap fees.

Joseph Martin is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Amherst, NY, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 28 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Charles Lytle is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 63 license and 16 years of industry experience. He has operated his own advisory businesses since 2009 and currently serves as an insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance. Additionally, he provides tax preparation and accounting services through a separate firm. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers.