Donald Buckley is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has previously worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, and NEXT Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, he is an associate attorney at Stamm Law Firm. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies through model asset allocations and discretionary manager relationships.

Mark DiMaria is a financial advisor with Inspire Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Life Group, Winnow Wealth, LLC, CreativeOne Securities, LLC, and G.A. Repple & Company. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a medical courier service and insurance sales business under InCareLife Services Inc., focusing on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Inspire Advisors, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.03 billion for about 3,800 clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing into its advice and employs a range of portfolio strategies using quantitative, fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses.

Kayla Boron is an advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Peak Brokerage Services and Blackridge Asset Management since 2021 and has prior experience in various roles including at Instacart and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino. Outside of advising, she is involved as an assistant with a nonprofit focused on college planning. 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 offers tailored portfolio management using discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and estate-planning referrals. Blackridge operates a network-based model with affiliated platforms and firms, managing roughly $217 million in discretionary assets across 66 advisors.

Dustin Emerling is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 12 years and has been involved with Ems Financial Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Floss, Murphy & Associates LLC, where he sells life, accident, health, and property and casualty insurance. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, including model portfolios and third-party manager supervision, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Russell Gaiser is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently with Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC. His background includes roles at Peak Brokerage Services and Blackridge Asset Management, as well as work in healthcare and active duty service with the U.S. Air Force. Outside of advising, he contributes personal finance columns for The Street, teaches Social Security optimization courses, and is a member of a book authorship LLC. Independent Solutions Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and manager selection through in-house due diligence and offers a range of portfolio management services including mutual funds, ETFs, and tactical strategies.

Joseph Schrutt is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at PEAK Brokerage Services, LLC and One Life America. Schrutt operates a DBA named Xecutive Wealth Strategies alongside his advisory role. 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 utilizes a network of investment adviser representatives and offers tailored portfolio management through affiliated and third-party platforms.

Ryan Coppola is a CFA® charterholder currently with Courier Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. He has prior experience at Citigroup and spent several years in educational roles before entering the financial industry. Courier Capital, LLC provides investment management, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a discretionary asset-allocation approach and conducts ongoing manager due diligence through an Investment Committee.

Michael Kaminska is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. from 2023 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Kaminska works as a physical therapist with Kaleida Health. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, emphasizing a predominance of non-discretionary asset management.

Anthony Szefler is a financial advisor at Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Blackridge Asset Management and other financial firms. Szefler is also affiliated with The Financial Guys and Peak Brokerage Services in advisory capacities. Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $1.54 billion in client assets and emphasizes strategic asset allocation and manager selection through model portfolios and tactical strategies.

Stephen Grisko is a wealth advisor at Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Blackridge Asset Management, PEAK Brokerage Services, LPL Financial, and Five Star Bank. He is also licensed as an insurance broker/agent for life, accident, and health insurance. Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $1.54 billion in client assets and employs an investment process focused on strategic asset allocation and manager selection, offering a range of portfolio management services including mutual funds, ETFs, stock portfolios, and tactical strategies.

Jason Stronz is a financial advisor at Courier Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. He has been with Courier Capital since 2012, working in various capacities over that time. Courier Capital, LLC provides investment management, retirement plan services, individual financial planning, and investment consulting to individuals, banking institutions, charitable endowments, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm manages client assets on a discretionary basis using a range of asset-allocation models and conducts thorough manager due diligence through its Investment Committee.

John Klingensmith is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of finance, he serves as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Erie County Sheriff's Office during the NFL season. Hilltop Securities serves individual and institutional clients through a range of investment advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm offers open-architecture platforms, managed account programs, and municipal bond strategies, combining custody, banking, and market-making capabilities.

Leonardo Mesa is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with F L Putnam Investment Management Co., where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes 15 years at Arbor Capital Management Corp and 14 years at Fidelity. F L Putnam serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and family offices. The firm offers team-based, customized investment management using internally managed and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes, with additional options for sustainable investing and tax-aware rebalancing.

Charles Sperrazza Jr. is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Blackridge since 2021 and concurrently associated with Peak Brokerage Services since 2015. Outside of advising, he is involved as an actor with Gravesend, LLC. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting through a network of advisers serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment process incorporates fundamental, technical, and charting analysis across a range of portfolio management strategies, often utilizing affiliated turnkey asset management platforms and third-party providers.

Lauren Muscato is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at PEAK Brokerage Services, LLC and the University of Buffalo. Outside of advising, she is involved in wealth management through a DBA called The Financial Guys and engages in insurance sales including fixed annuities and various types of insurance products. Independent Solutions Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $1.54 billion in client assets and focuses on strategic asset allocation and manager selection, offering a range of portfolio management options including tactical strategies and third-party manager selection.

Murray Richardson is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He is the owner and president of C.D. Financial, Inc., an S-corporation offering insurance products including life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care. Richardson also serves as secretary for Mathewson McCarthy Baseball, a nonprofit organization, and is a board member of the nonprofit Bornhava, where he participates in fundraising initiatives. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment representatives. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and retirement plan consulting with a variety of wrap and non-wrap solutions.

Lawrence Mcgowan is a financial advisor at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Co. with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining F.L. Putnam, he worked at Arbor Capital Management, Corp for 29 years. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base including individual investors, families, and various institutions. The firm offers customized, team-based investment management and financial planning services across multiple asset classes, employing both internally managed strategies and third-party managers.

Cullen Mcgloin is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with the Principal Financial Group and its affiliated entities since 2010. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services mainly to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program, utilizing third-party methodologies and proprietary models supported by its affiliation with Principal Financial Group.

Magdalena Jaworska is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company with 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Arbor Capital Management Corp for 18 years before joining F.L. Putnam in 2024. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, and institutional investors such as foundations and endowments. The firm employs a team-based investment approach customized to client objectives, utilizing both internal strategies and third-party managers across multiple asset classes.

Tracy Deleo is a Series 65-licensed advisor with OneSeven in Williamsville, NY. Deleo has experience at several firms, including 25 years at Linewood Investment Advisors and 23 years at Feeley Bonaventura & Hyzy, CPAs. Currently, Deleo is associated with OneSeven, Stone Creek Advisors, and Tronconi Segarra & Associates. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and access to alternatives and private placements when appropriate.