Nicholas Maloney is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MSI Financial Services Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in fixed insurance sales including life insurance and fixed annuities. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $7.5 billion for several thousand clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of advisory and sub-advisory relationships.

Gerald Cole is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company since 2024 and previously spent 29 years at Arbor Capital Management Corp. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base including individual investors, families, and various institutional entities. The firm offers customized, team-based investment management and consulting services that utilize a combination of internally managed strategies and third-party managers across multiple asset classes.

Meaghan Wright is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. She has been with Manning & Napier since 2014 in various capacities. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and pooled vehicles while also managing separately managed accounts and offering fiduciary retirement plan services and custom wealth management solutions. The firm employs a team-based, strategy-specific investment process that combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection.

Susannah Ryan is a financial advisor with Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Blackridge Asset Management and Independent Solutions Wealth Management since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public and involved in insurance activities with The Financial Guys, LLC. Independent Solutions Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach across a five-tier risk spectrum and utilizes both fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio management, offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Kurt Knoess is a financial advisor at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, and Foresters Financial Services. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and financial professionals. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory.

Daniel Toole is a financial advisor at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Co. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Arbor Capital Management, Corp for six years and Atlantic Capital for twelve years. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base including individual investors, families, and institutions such as foundations and endowments. The firm provides customized, team-based investment management, financial planning, and advisory services across various asset classes, incorporating both internally managed strategies and third-party managers.

John Thur is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensed advisor with four years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC since 2013. Independent Solutions Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across a five-tier risk spectrum and employs both fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio management.

Bartolo Panepinto is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with HSBC Securities since 2016. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process developed with HSBC Global Asset Management and utilizes affiliated and third-party providers for advisory, fund selection, and administrative services.

Gregory Ahrens is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of experience in financial services. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities, having worked with Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities since 2011. He operates under the formal DBA Praxis Financial Group LLC, focusing on financial planning. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, employing multiple proprietary and third-party investment strategies across a range of account types.

Andrew Fox is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2016 and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2013, with prior experience at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and Truist Investment Services, Inc. He also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm employs a structured investment process incorporating multiple risk profiles and uses affiliated and third-party providers for advisory, fund selection, and custody services.

Andrew Pokriki is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Williamsville, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and has a diverse work history including roles at Uber, DoorDash, and Amazon. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Joshua Denz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2023 and has prior experience with Canisius College and the University at Buffalo. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a sales associate assisting senior representatives in financial services. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and various third-party managers.

Matthew Collard is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has five years of industry experience and is also associated with Pratt Collard Buck Advisory Group, where he has been active for 15 years. Mr. Collard was appointed Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany for eight western New York State counties. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes various technology platforms and third-party managers to implement a broad range of investment strategies.

Kristin Meyer is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 18 years of experience in the industry, including prior roles at ATT Financial Group/American Portfolios Financial Services and Nucci Financial. Outside of her advisory work, Meyer is a group fitness instructor and serves on community and civic boards in Niagara County. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform using multiple custodians and third-party money managers, with a focus on largely non-discretionary asset management.

Richard Brewer Jr. is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Brewer serves as a board member and president of EMW Youth Lacrosse and coaches boys lacrosse for the Iroquois Central School District. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed accounts, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with ties to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing management and includes managed account programs with both model and customized portfolios.

Thomas Griffin is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at HSBC Securities and related entities since 2010, with prior experience at Citigroup and Key Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, Griffin volunteers as an assistant coach for a travel soccer team in Buffalo, NY. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary platforms. The firm uses five model risk profiles and incorporates strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, offering both onshore and offshore investment options.

Christian Thompson is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. in 2025, he worked at Mass Mutal Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co from 2022 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Thompson is active as a social media influencer on TikTok, where he creates content focused on Reddit and fictional first-date stories. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charities, and corporations, providing various program types including client-directed and fully discretionary portfolios. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process and partners with affiliated and third-party providers for advisory, fund selection, and custody services.

Markus Williams is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Amherst, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Key Investment Services, KeyBank, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Allstate Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, he works as an operations coordinator in logistics. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisor-led consulting with model portfolio management and employs an in-house Investment Management & Research team alongside third-party managers to provide tailored investment solutions.

Mary Juliet Manavalan is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at HSBC Securities since 2014 and concurrently serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities, engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a range of client-directed and discretionary investment approaches supported by global asset management and fund due diligence. The firm is registered as an SEC adviser, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant, providing specialized programs including an Offshore Spectrum offering for qualified non-resident clients.

Darren Butler is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include both a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as part of a larger financial services enterprise owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.