Debray Williams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019, following prior roles at Papi Grandes and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Habitat for Humanity in Buffalo, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Capizzi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a restaurant and nightclub business and serves as a board member of the Niagara Falls School District Board of Education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategic investment modeling.

Donald Halicki is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2002, including its predecessor firm Axa Advisors. Halicki serves as a board member on the West Seneca Schools Finance Academy advisory board. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs and fiduciary services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Bruno Lombardo is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Vice President of the Lakeshore Woods Homeowners Association in Lakeview, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with a broad range of financial products distributed through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Eric Rickan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 license and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategy services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Melissa D'Agostino is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions delivered through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Hillary Muffoletto is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Muffoletto Farms LLC, an agricultural business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and uses structured financial planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Hartman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2011, following a tenure at AxA Advisors. Hartman serves as a board member of Urban Roots Garden Coop, a nonprofit organization based in Buffalo, NY. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of advisory models and third-party asset management programs.

Charlene Morrow is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 32 years of industry experience, including 17 years at American Portfolios and operating Morrow Financial Services since 2003, where she is also a licensed insurance agent. Morrow Financial Services focuses on the sale of fixed annuities, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and disability insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios comprising various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Braeden Krzesinski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Leaf Filter, Dicks Sporting Goods, and Lawley Insurance, among others. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Trey Stayton is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Roots Tree Service, the University of Buffalo, Wendy's, and Susquehanna Valley Junior & High School. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a range of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Joshua Heims is a financial advisor with Cetera in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BearingStone Wealth, Avantax, Sagepoint Financial, Lincoln Sparrow Advisors, and Pro Medicus Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President and Commissioner of the Clarence Girls Softball League, a nonprofit organization promoting youth softball for girls. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a large network of independent advisors and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning services, and access to third-party money managers.

Brent Rickan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Kevin Kluge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His previous roles include positions at Key Investment Services, Pruco Securities LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Mass Mutual, and Home Depot. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Kristin Marusza is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been active in the financial services industry since 1991 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2006. Kristin specializes in developing financial strategies for high net worth individuals, their families, and businesses to support both their short- and long-term goals. She is a qualified Portfolio Manager who offers traditional financial advice and can manage personalized investment strategies that include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Kristin holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned both her Bachelor's degree and MBA from Canisius College. Kristin participates in community service activities and is involved with professional organizations such as Merrill Lynch Women's Exchange and New York State Women Inc., Buffalo Niagara.

Casey Nuchereno is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients 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 managed advisory solutions.

Gail Testa Romano is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at John Hancock, AXA Advisors, Securities America, and OSAIC. She also manages an advisory business outside of her primary employment. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, which focuses on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing tailored, research-driven recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Robert Wilczak is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Cetera since 2019, following previous roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Thomas Renzi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to each client's risk profile.

Matthew Gorton is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2011, he has focused on working with executives and business owners to address their unique financial goals and needs. Matthew collaborates closely with clients and their other advisors to coordinate financial, legal, and tax-related decisions. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Wayne State University and maintains professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE).