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.

Matthew Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for seven years and Lincoln Financial Advisors for three years. Wright is based in Niagara Falls, NY. 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.

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.”

Jeffrey Wohlfahrt is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 11 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Moshides Financial Group since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Peter Biltekoff is a financial advisor with Merrill in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2007 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Berkun is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisor, Inc. and Securities America Inc for 17 years. Outside of his advisor role, he is also an insurance agent with L&M Group, providing life insurance services. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services with access to third-party money managers and multiple portfolio management platforms.

Scott Jusiak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004 and served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 1992 to 2021. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary management, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Glenn Shaikun is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with OSAIC. He previously worked at Investacorp and its advisory services division for over 25 years before joining Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an insurance business and operates Financial Education Resources. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation and portfolio management tools, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party money managers and specialized investment solutions.

Nathan Huisgen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014 in N. Tonawanda, NY. Outside of his advisory role, Huisgen is also a notary. 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 and model portfolio programs, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Peter Kazmierczak is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY. His prior roles include positions at AllianceBernstein Investments and Nottingham Advisors Inc., among others. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jaclyn Singer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and RBC Capital Markets. 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 offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies that combine internal and third-party managers, providing a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Gino Callisto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services since 2011 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2009. Outside of advising, he works as a life insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, and various organizations. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and strategies focused on client goals.

Janet Slack is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Ameriprise since 2012. Outside of her advising role, she owns a tax preparation and bookkeeping business and serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Spina Bifida of Western New York, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Bridge is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked for Upstate New York Transplant Services for sixteen years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad 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 advisory models.

Linda Banks is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, previously working with Axa Advisors, LLC. 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 delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both proprietary programs and referrals to third-party asset managers.

Ryan Hanretty is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2005. 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 various asset-management programs, leveraging both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Morgan Tanski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, Morgan worked at Axa Advisors and has also held roles at Niagara University and the University of New Hampshire. Morgan serves as Treasurer of CEPA Gallery, providing consulting on balance sheets and assisting with fundraising efforts. Equitable Advisors serves a broad 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 Investment Adviser Representatives, using a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Alicia Birch is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch from 1988 to 2024. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Mark Massaro Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarence Center, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Jacob Kranz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and KeyBank. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property as a landlord. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and supports a range of specialized services including divorce, estate-settlement, and employer-sponsored planning programs.