Robert Ervolina is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He serves as CEO of Lifetime Wealth Management Group, Inc., where he focuses on financial, estate, retirement, and investment planning. He is also the sole trustee of his late grandfather’s estate. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Kent Hilton is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation for 15 years. Outside of advisory work, Hilton is involved in community activities, including volunteering with the Rotary Club of Hamburg and assisting with a local giftware and clothing manufacturer’s trade shows. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through multiple advisory platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various investment types.

Thomas Carlsen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Lancaster Football Alumni Booster Club. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Matthew Clouden is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in West Seneca, NY. He has three years of industry experience and previous roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Sgroi Financial, LLC, and several law firms. Clouden is also involved with the Sgroi Lawley Group LLC and Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group, which operate as d/b/a entities related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Thomas Czechowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he has written, composed, and recorded music that has appeared in radio, television, and films, occasionally receiving royalty payments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Wiatrowski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and has been co-owner of Silver Creek Holding Corporation since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the tax preparation business through Silver Creek Holding Corporation and participates in referral activities related to home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Joseph Gunning is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamburg, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Davis Financial and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he maintained a DBA business entity under Davis Financial Service. He also is a licensed notary and a producer of non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Bryan Carr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and entering his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Cadaret Grant and has experience in media sales and educational services, including operating a Mathnasium franchise for six years. He spent over two decades at The Buffalo News, a Berkshire Hathaway company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

David Stromecki is a ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. He is president of Brown & Stromecki Agency Inc., an independent insurance firm, and is active as a volunteer firefighter and a director with the Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Association. Additionally, he serves as a New York State ambassador for the Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using various portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Richard Turner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years. Outside of advising, he is licensed to sell fixed annuity products and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across a range of investment products.

James Winnert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and M&T Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven investment advice and discretionary management options. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, alongside traditional investment offerings.

George Gable is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tonawanda, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated model portfolios rather than institutional plan management.

Vincent Di Stefano is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. He is the sole owner and president of Ancile Advisors, a support company based in Orchard Park, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting implementation through advisory programs and partnerships.

Michael Steese is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Rupp Pfalzgraf, LLC, and Goldberg Segalla, LLP. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jacob Strusa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Strusa is involved with ClearPlan Financial, Inc., an entity related to his work with LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a broad network of advisors and employs various strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Mary Mc Cafferty is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 19 years and has been involved with Custom Wealth Strategies since 2021. Her non-investment-related involvement with Custom Wealth Strategies reflects additional business activities beyond her advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports advisory programs with a focus on technology and municipal advisory services.

Melissa Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Her prior work experience includes roles outside the financial industry at companies such as New Era Cap and Sherwin Williams. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated trust and insurance services.

Justin La Rosa is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles in education and financial services, including employment at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. and various school districts. Outside of advising, he consults as a strength and nutrition advisor, providing personalized training programs and guided workouts. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing collaborative, software-assisted strategies to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Chau Casillas is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Casillas worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, Casillas has experience managing a small business, Divine Nail Spa Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with notable offerings that include trustee services and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Scott Weber is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KEY Investment Services LLC, KEY BANK, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.