Michael Shaver is a financial advisor with Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and entering the industry with no prior financial advisory experience. His background includes roles in healthcare and education, such as positions at the University at Buffalo Primary Care Research Institute and Buffalo Medical Group. He is also involved with Project TEACH, a nonprofit initiative. 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, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers, alongside ongoing portfolio reviews and tactical strategies.

Mark Conomos is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Analysts. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and Legend Advisory Corporation from 2011 to 2019, as well as Legend Equities Corporation from 1984 to 2017. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients such as individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house research team.

Jeredith Nolan is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and MetLife Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board for the Clarence High School Academy of Business of Finance and is a member of the finance committee at Ss. Brigid Columba Church. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of strategies from passive to tactical tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Timothy O'Shei is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company since 2025. His prior roles include positions at MAI Capital Management, WCG Wealth Advisors, Treloar & Heisel Wealth Management, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Financial Engines Advisors. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, and institutions, providing team-based, customized investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a research-driven approach combining macroeconomic and security-level analysis, offering a variety of strategies across asset classes with options for sustainable investing and tax-aware rebalancing.

Yvonne Smith is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Geneos Wealth Management and Kestra Advisory Services, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a non-investment business called Autumn Wealth Management and serves as a notary public. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers customized account management, model-based allocations, and advisor-managed platforms.

Michelle Malone is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at National Asset Management, United Advisors Services, LLC, and Merrill. B. Riley Wealth Advisors manages approximately $4.21 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a variety of investment programs and financial solutions.

Ronald Reinstein is a financial advisor at Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Peak Brokerage Services, Blackridge Asset Management, and Independent Solutions Wealth Management since 2015. Reinstein also teaches community education classes and is involved as a Social Security Certified Claiming Strategist. Independent Solutions Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $1.54 billion in client assets. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts, using a strategic asset allocation and manager selection process across a range of risk profiles.

John D'andrea IV is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously served in the US Army for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates two e-commerce retail businesses, Empire Auction Gallery and Buffalo Empire Trading Company. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $7.5 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and multiple advisory relationships.

Dean Boucounis is a ChFC® with 48 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. since 1974. He serves as president and sole stockholder of Boucounis Financial Services Inc. and has been involved in insurance lines including health, life, and annuities since 1974. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in community service through his work with the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church’s Stewardship and Outreach Committee, volunteers at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and assists in meal service at the Annunciation Church Orthodox Action Soup Kitchen. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm primarily delivers managed solutions through platforms like Envestnet, supporting client relationships with various third-party money manager options and a range of model portfolio strategies.

Michael Shaver is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at PEAK Brokerage Services, Blackridge Asset Management, and Citizens Securities. Since 2002, he has served as Treasurer for the Vision Beyond Sight Foundation 403(b)(c). 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, manager selection, and tactical strategies across a range of risk profiles.

Jay Blanchard is a financial advisor with Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC in Williamsville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in practice management and technology consulting, owns a business called Wealth to Womens, and participates in teaching and mentoring activities through Time & Money LLC. He also serves as a fundraiser for the American Widow Project. Independent Solutions Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management strategies, emphasizing strategic asset allocation, model portfolios, and both fundamental and technical analysis in security selection.

Mary Schanzlin is a Certified Financial Planner® at United Capital Financial Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at United Capital since 2012 and previously was with Girard Securities, Inc. She serves as a trustee of the James and Kelly Rehak Family Trust and is an investment committee member at The Cullen Foundation, a charitable organization. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of customizable investment solutions and operates a platform that supports independent advisors through technology and consulting services.

David Mariacher is a financial advisor at Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC in Burlington, Kansas, with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at PEAK Brokerage Services, LLC and Independent Solutions Wealth Management since 2015. Independent Solutions Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers, with an investment process focused on strategic asset allocation, manager due diligence, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Steven Gattuso is a CFP® and CFA® at Courier Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Courier Capital since 2019 and has been affiliated with Canisius College since 2013. 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 offers access to alternative investments and private placements for accredited investors.

Joseph Bartelo is a CFP® professional at Facet with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Sanderson Wealth Management, LLC for three years and Chiampou Travis Besaw Kershner for four years. Facet Wealth provides subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households primarily through phone, video, and its proprietary web platform. The firm uses model-based asset allocations with technology-driven processes and offers a flat subscription planning model that includes investment management.

Jayce Wallace is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He has worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. since 2014 and was involved with Floss Agency, Inc. from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Wallace is a board member of the East Aurora Country Club and serves on the committee for the International Junior Masters Golf Tournament. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides 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, utilizing a range of asset classes and third-party managers.

Charmaine Kaes is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Blackridge since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at PEAK Brokerage Services, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is president and owner of Compensation Services, Inc., a pension administration business she has operated since 1979. 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 through a network of adviser representatives and employs a multi-strategy investment process, utilizing affiliated platforms and model portfolios.

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.

Gwendolyn Bork is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment Planning, Custom Wealth Strategies, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Outside of her advisory career, she is involved in several community and nonprofit activities, including serving as a town council member, president of an addiction prevention nonprofit, and participating in youth mentorship and business skills advisory boards. Bork is also a published author and an independent recording artist. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management through a combination of in-house discretionary management, advisor-managed portfolios, and access to third-party managers, supported by its proprietary mutual-fund screening process and nationwide network of independent advisors.