Blake Rickan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Rickan coaches youth lacrosse with several local organizations in the Buffalo area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning services.

Peter Breitsch is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Lester Robinson III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Virtue Capital Management, and Mass Mutual. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in broadcasting through radio, TV, and podcasts, and he is also an author and public speaker. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and retirement advice to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Maria Zinter is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

William Wyrozub is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, alongside his tenure at MetLife Resources beginning in 2006. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Joseph Lipsitz is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and has worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Prior to joining OSAIC, he has been involved in insurance advisory services through L&M Financial Services since 2005. He serves as Treasurer of the Williamsville Education Foundation, a nonprofit supporting educational programs in the Williamsville Central School District. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party resources to manage diversified portfolios tailored to clients' needs.

George Bidjov Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previous experience at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a property and casualty business, WealthGuard of NY, LLC. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Ahrens is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 1998. Ahrens is vice president and part owner of The BufLife Agency Inc., which provides life and health insurance products, and also serves as vice president of CFAM, Inc., managing health insurance plans for local bar associations. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that offers financial planning and investment services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, utilizing firm-approved software and structured ongoing client relationships.

Peter Pane is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing financial guidance to business owners, retirees, corporate executives, and affluent individuals. Leveraging the resources of Bank of America N.A. and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, he offers a comprehensive range of services including executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014, Peter has adopted a consultative approach to wealth management. He emphasizes understanding each client’s financial priorities to provide tailored recommendations for asset allocation that align with their income and growth goals. His services cover a broad spectrum including investments, retirement planning, estate services, and philanthropy, supporting clients as they work towards both short- and long-term financial objectives. Peter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Niagara University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He is also designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Committed to community involvement, Peter participates in local volunteer organizations as part of Merrill Lynch’s tradition of community service.

Kevin Dunford is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he owns a sole proprietorship focused on the sales and service of fixed insurance and annuities and serves as a registered principal providing compliance and supervisory support for Atlas Wealth Advisors LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, supporting a range of investment products and third-party managed account solutions.

Paul Miosi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Miosi has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement planning advice centered on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gerald Cornish is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1990. He serves as a Portfolio Manager in The Merrill Lynch Personal Investment Advisor Program, managing personalized and defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. His client focus encompasses corporate executive services, education planning, family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, as well as socially responsible and ESG investing. With over 33 years of experience, Gerald provides goals-based wealth management advice and guidance to affluent families, businesses, and non-profit institutions. He holds several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Gerald earned his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. Community involvement is an integral part of Gerald's life. He has served as Chairman of The Buffalo State College Foundation and currently serves on the board of The Summit Center. In his personal time, he enjoys boating, fishing, gardening, reading, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Charles Harmon is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Door Dash, Baillie Lumber, and University of Buffalo among others. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a broad network of advisers and third-party programs.

Mark Kellogg is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, with prior experience at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Joseph Aliotta is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Carroll Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent selling life insurance and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, supported by asset-allocation tools and third-party management solutions.

Bryan Weinstein is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides 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’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Austin Kelly is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Equitable Advisors since 2006. He previously worked at Milestone Wealth, LLC for one year and at Axa Advisors, LLC for 14 years. Outside of advisory work, he is the sole member of CLB, LLC, an administrative and property management business, and is involved with The BlackOak Group, LLC, which includes activities approved for selling fixed insurance outside the Equitable Network. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Jonathan Armstrong is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 1998, he has worked with clients to develop goals-based strategies for managing both personal and business finances. He serves as a Portfolio Manager, overseeing discretionary personalized and defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jonathan collaborates with clients and their other advisors to coordinate financial, legal, and tax decisions. Jonathan holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Buffalo State College and a High School Diploma from Canisius High School. In his personal time, he enjoys camping, gardening, golfing, hunting, reading, skiing, woodworking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Adam Burke is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He joined the firm in 2026 and has no prior industry experience. His background includes work and study at the University at Buffalo, as well as roles in various service and educational positions. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party asset management solutions.

Lauren Montante is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party asset managers and advisory programs, providing services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.