Michael Lis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for nine years and at Sunbridge Management Inc. for three years. Lis is also involved with the Elma Land Conservancy LLC, a business entity focused on tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various account types.

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 Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services and Cornerstone Community FCU, along with earlier experience in the automotive and service industries. 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 provides financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors utilizing model portfolios, third-party management, and customized strategies.

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 with Securities America Advisors and L&M Financial Services during his career. Digiulio serves as a trustee and advisor for the PGA Reach of Western New York, a charitable organization. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charities, offering a range of financial planning and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Bryan Carroll is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including American Portfolios Financial Services and Avantax Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory role, Carroll is involved as an accountant and bookkeeper at Twin City Financial Services LLC and acts as an insurance and fixed annuity producer. OSAIC is a large multi-advisor platform serving retail and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of programs including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

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 with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Jean worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 24 years and has been involved with Capital Management Group since 1991. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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 at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial. Komm is also licensed as an insurance producer and offers life insurance and annuity products to clients. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charities, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform.

Steven Barber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate rental LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive technology tools.

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 35 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling life insurance through L&M Group. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various managed account strategies, supported by risk analysis tools and multiple custodial arrangements.

Ngan Cheng is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Amherst, NY, and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, Cheng worked at Ogorek Wealth Management and AxA Advisors. Outside of advisory work, Cheng serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools and a broad range of non-advisory financial services.

Paul Scribner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and has been involved with St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute since 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading to BNY Mellon Advisors, with a distinctive operational model focused on tiered wrap fees and ongoing manager oversight.