Christopher Lauer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and also provides programs such as wrap accounts and educational seminars.

Michael Lis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for nine years and concurrently at Sunbridge Management Inc. for three years. Lis is based in Niagara Falls, NY, and holds a Series 63 designation. He is involved with Elma Land Conservancy LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Bradley Wesolowski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Niagara Falls, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Ameriprise, and KeyBank. He has teaching experience at Erie Community College spanning over a decade. Merrill, together 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 for a range of individual and institutional investors.

John Curvin is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services, where he has worked since 2017, and has previous experience at MetLife Resources. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business valuation and succession planning as an associate at SFG Consultants and is the owner of Curvin Wealth Solutions, Inc. MassMutual 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 provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Janis Dunworth is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is an insurance agent focusing on Medicare planning and operates a consulting business. MassMutual 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, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses a collaborative planning approach with firm-approved software to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations without discretionary authority.

Adam Newman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential. He has been in the industry since 2024 and previously held positions at Cornerstone Community FCU and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. Outside of finance, his work history includes experience in the automotive and food service industries. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Alexander Jordan is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, EP Jordan & Associates, and serves as a worship pastor and songwriter at Vessel Church. Additionally, he is involved in collegiate rugby as a referee and owns a music publishing company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of program structures and third-party money managers.

Timothy Digiulio is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked extensively with Securities America Advisors and L&M Financial Services. He serves as a trustee and advisor for PGA Reach Western New York, a charitable organization. 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. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing advanced asset allocation tools and third-party managed accounts.

Bryan Carroll is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Portfolios Financial Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and a CPA firm. He is also a member and owner of Twin City Financial Services LLC, where he serves as an accountant and bookkeeper. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through multiple advisory platforms.

Eric Kiel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Geico, NUWaste, and involvement with Hamburg Youth Lacrosse and the Erie County Fair Event Center. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools and structured annual planning engagements.

Jean Catanese is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Security Mutual. Catanese has been involved with Capital Management Group and United States Life Insurance for several decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

James Swiech is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lockport, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, he worked at Allied CPAs, P.C. for six years. He is the owner of Swiech Consulting LLC, a business unrelated to investments that offers home security and automation product referrals. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets with a network of nearly 3,700 advisors and provides advisory services supported by custodial and trade execution partners.

Brett Komm is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial. He is also a licensed insurance producer offering life and health insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Steven Barber is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott and Bank of America, including Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate rental LLC. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

William Walter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers customized recommendations through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Derek Szczupakowski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property and casualty sales and provides financial consulting for a family dentistry practice, advising on investments, debt payoff, and employee benefits. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as 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 a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Rodd McMinn is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with METLIFE Securities Inc for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent in the life insurance sector. MassMutual 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Eric Scheffler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lockport, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Northwest Bank and LPL Financial, with ten years spent at the latter. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across various segments, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Donna Menza is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in life insurance sales. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to large institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms.

Ngan Cheng is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. Cheng holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including AXA Advisors, Ogorek Wealth Management, and Evans National Bank. Outside of advising, Cheng serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and utilizes model portfolios and research from multiple sources.