Blake Dougherty is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Williamsville, New York. Since joining the firm in 2015, he has focused on understanding the priorities of individuals, families, and businesses to provide personalized attention and customized investment management strategies. Blake leverages the investment capabilities of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management alongside the banking resources of Bank of America to support clients in addressing various aspects of their financial lives. Blake works closely with clients to identify key goals such as education funding, tax minimization, retirement planning, and wealth preservation. His expertise encompasses corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, liquidity management, and retirement income strategies, among other areas. His approach involves crafting disciplined strategies aimed at helping clients build, manage, and preserve wealth for current and future generations. Blake earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, where he also played Division I Ice Hockey for four years. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional life, Blake enjoys football, golfing, ice hockey, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Robert Oates is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 credential and 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. from 2005 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of a fixed insurance products company. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and flexible management strategies.

Shari Salim is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, she worked at Keith S Roth LLC for six years and held positions at Zielinski Agency, Yancey's Fancy, Kohl's Department Store, and Pembroke Central School District. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers services such as financial planning, consulting, and participation in a wrap program.

Jeremy Yolken is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Rosemarie May is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2012 and also holds a position at Chemung Canal Trust Company. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of financial products and partnerships.

Richard Gibson Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. for eight years each. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales through L&M Group. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services across multiple platforms.

Matthew Burwick is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Burwick serves on the boards of the Matthew Foster Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families with children battling cancer, and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo. He is also the owner of Legend's Creek Farm, which sells soap and hygiene products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager programs.

Kristi Mahoney is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has held positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Kemper, Travelers, and Legal Debt Processing Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Michael Capozzi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at M&T Bank, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Equitable Advisors. He manages a DBA business, Wilmington Advisors at M&T, related to his LPL activities. 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 wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors and uses various advisory platforms supported by operational and research tools.

Joseph Bohen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Dopkins Wealth Management, Merrill, BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, and AllianceBernstein L.P. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Robert F. Fahey Jr & Associates, a business related to his work at LPL. 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 range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms.

Evan Harof is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has held roles at Rampart Wealth Management and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory work, Harof serves as the treasurer for the CBS Foundation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, utilizing multiple investment strategies and platforms.

Kristine Buchband is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and FSC Securities Corp. She also operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent offering potential life insurance and fixed annuity sales to existing clients. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account strategies.

Timothy Talbot is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds a Series 63 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Securities America, Next Financial Group, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advisory work, he owns Attain Wealth Planning, a business involved in insurance and benefits services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension funds, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

David Russell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and more than 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services with a large network of investment adviser representatives and employs a variety of investment strategies supported by technology and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Charles Stephan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Seneca, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1994. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Lawrence Pignataro IV is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Securities America and Investacorp. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Pignataro Financial Group, which provides accounting and tax preparation services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with a focus on asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers various managed account programs and third-party manager options.

Christopher Shafer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2005. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through various in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital-markets capabilities.

Robert Kupiec is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation. His experience includes roles at Thrivent Financial since 2025 and prior positions at Seneca Gaming Corp. and Instacart. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Transit Valley Country Club and operated a business called Extra Crispy LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics without implementation. The firm uses holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Robin Lewandowski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orchard Park, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, Lewandowski worked at OSAIC, Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Citizens Securities, Inc. Lewandowski also maintains outside employment as a financial advisor with CNB. Ameriprise offers specialized retirement-income planning services for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

James Murphy Jr. is a ChFC® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. He also operates JPMurphyJR LLC, providing Medicare insurance advice. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it provides access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.