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.

Evan Harof is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Rampart Wealth Management. His prior work includes roles at Cellular Sales and community involvement with local baseball organizations. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for the CBS Foundation. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, combining operational and technology support with discretionary and customizable investment solutions.

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.

Janet Ross is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. since 2005. She maintains a life insurance license in New York, allowing her to offer related products when appropriate. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a Mary Kay consultant and a licensed notary. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm operates a large network of advisors and offers a range of managed-account programs, including traditional asset-allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

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.

Joseph Ervolina is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Geneos Wealth Management Inc. Ervolina is also president of Cornerstone Capital Wealth Management Inc., where he manages the practice and oversees financial planning. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large institutional investors and sponsors, with reported assets under management near $79.8 billion.

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.

Jacob Kantor is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including KeyBank, MML Investors Services LLC, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and model portfolios. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment choices and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and conducting due diligence on advisory products.

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.

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.

Tyler Zeplowitz is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life, and prior experience outside finance in retail and education. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with a wide range of plan sponsors and investors.

Thomas Youngman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice Chair of Membership, PR & Branding on the board of the Wanakah Country Club. Primerica Advisors is part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, which serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Jacob Kuebel is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in community organizations and educational institutions. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model leverages proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and is closely tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Robert Leombruno Jr is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His work history includes positions at AIG, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors.

Pamela Hintermeier Abati is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining VOYA in 2014, she has operated a tax preparation business since 1980. In addition to her advisory role, she is the owner of a tax preparation service and has experience as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers a variety of financial services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager access, with a focus on non-discretionary recommendations.

Edward Burgio III is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Independent Financial Partners since 2019, with prior experience at Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his primary role, he owns Harbor Wealth Advisors, a financial advising business. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.