James Cummings is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches alpine ski racing in Ellicottville, 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jonathan Rossi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2012, including four years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, NA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and modeling tools to assist clients in developing and managing their financial plans.

Gerald Ogilvie IV is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015, including prior service at AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across the wealth spectrum, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory programs and managers.

Mark Klocke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Seneca, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investment Services since 1999 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to investment services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients using model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers and provides an operational model centered on tiered wrap fees and ongoing oversight of investment models.

Anthony Miranda serves as Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1997 and is a member of a team of advisors based in Buffalo, New York, that has collectively over 140 years of experience. He focuses on individual wealth management, retirement planning, and manages the Group's 401(k) and profit-sharing plans. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Anthony worked in public accounting where he earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Anthony holds multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany. Anthony's client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He does not provide tax advice in his role at Merrill Lynch.

James Teller Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Avantax and Woodbury Financial Services and has operated his own practice, Legacy Financial Group, since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney for his wife and other personal legal matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutions nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Richard Benkleman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America, N.A. during his career. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Orzech is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2020 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Orzech is also president of Orzech Wealth Management and owner of Noble Wealth Partners, both based in Buffalo, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a wide network of advisors, with specialized capabilities in municipal finance and employer retirement plans.

James Joseph is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2019. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

David Turkasz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in East Aurora, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Inc., Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

Nora Sullivan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked as a self-employed advisor for 21 years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Wyatt Arthurs is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with over 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 2015. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Buffalo, NY. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Algonquin Campership Fund, a charitable foundation, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Cherry Hill Club in Ontario, Canada, where he is slated to become President in 2026. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial strategies.

Jennifer Runfola is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 1994 and leads a team of nine professionals serving clients in Buffalo, New York, and across the nation. Her practice focuses on individual wealth management, retirement and goal-based planning, portfolio construction, and managing both individual and corporate assets. Jennifer holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She graduated cum laude from Canisius College. Her client focus areas include legacy planning, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. Jennifer resides in Amherst, New York.

Kyle Kozlowski is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Ryan O'Connor is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He previously worked for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management for 15 years. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates Tragically Grateful, LLC, a business established in 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Kent Hilton is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation for 15 years. Outside of advisory work, Hilton is involved in community activities, including volunteering with the Rotary Club of Hamburg and assisting with a local giftware and clothing manufacturer’s trade shows. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through multiple advisory platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various investment types.

Elena Messuro is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at GoPuff, the New York State Department of Labor, University of Kentucky, and Wegmans Food Markets. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Matthew Clouden is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in West Seneca, NY. He has three years of industry experience and previous roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Sgroi Financial, LLC, and several law firms. Clouden is also involved with the Sgroi Lawley Group LLC and Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group, which operate as d/b/a entities related to his LPL business. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

David Siwiec is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as the primary portfolio strategist for The DBSR Group, a boutique-style team focused on delivering personalized strategies to meet the complex needs of clients across various wealth phases. His clientele includes families, professionals, business owners, trustees, and not-for-profits. David's work involves leveraging the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to address client goals amid changing market and economic conditions. David's career in financial advising began immediately after earning his bachelor's degree from Canisius College. He started at Shearson Lehman Brothers in Buffalo, progressing through several corporate reorganizations before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David has been recognized in the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list in both 2021 and 2022. In addition to his professional commitments, David has been actively involved in the community. His past roles include serving as President of the Bond Club of Buffalo and as a board member of the Parkside Community Association. He also volunteers with the Boys and Girls Clubs and participates in mentorship through the Canisius Golden Griffin Fund. David resides in Buffalo, New York, and enjoys spending time with his family.

Thomas Czechowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he has written, composed, and recorded music that has appeared in radio, television, and films, occasionally receiving royalty payments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.