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Edward C

Series 63, Series 66

Lancaster, NY

OSAIC

Edward Carlsen Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 36 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and currently three years with OSAIC. He also operates a sole proprietorship providing insurance reviews when appropriate. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James C

Series 66

Hamburg, NY

LPL Financial

James Coupe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Edward Jones, and has background experience in the automotive sector. Coupe serves as a board member for the Lions Club of Boston NY and the Eden Chamber of Commerce. 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 and access to third-party asset management, with a platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David B

PFS™, Series 63, Series 65

Depew, NY

Raymond James Financial

David Burgio Sr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ credential and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. He also owns and operates a financial planning practice through Custom Wealth Strategies, LLC, and provides income tax preparation services for individual clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and risk profiling, and it supports clients through various advisory programs and specialized consulting services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher M

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, NY

UBS Financial Services

Christopher Malof is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Malof has served on the board of the Youth Orchestra Foundation of Buffalo and currently chairs the Enrollment Committee at Canisius College as a board member. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with institutional trading capabilities and wealth management services.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Garek S

Series 66

Buffalo, NY

Raymond James & Associates

Garek Schultz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at M&T Bank and Citi Bank among other roles. Outside of his advisory work, Schultz owns and manages a duplex property in Buffalo, where he also resides. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and is notable for its municipal advisory services and extensive affiliate network.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph B

Series 63, Series 66

Buffalo, NY

Merrill

Joseph Bianchi is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adapts financial plans as clients' situations evolve. Joseph has expertise in areas including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He emphasizes understanding what matters to each client and their family to create tailored strategies. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University. Outside of his professional work, Joseph's personal interests include camping, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, hunting, ice hockey, music, and skiing.

General retirement planning Wealth management Income planning
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David S

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, NY

LPL Financial

David Starck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He worked at M&T Securities, Inc. for over two decades before joining LPL Financial in 2021. 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, managed portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Shawn C

CFP®, Series 66

Buffalo, NY

LPL Financial

Shawn Connolly is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2018. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. and Equitable Advisors. Connolly operates within an affiliate entity related to his LPL business during securities trading hours. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by various operational tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jason S

Series 66

Depew, NY

Merrill

Jason Spatz is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017, following a 13-year tenure at Citigroup. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Ryan M

Series 66

Buffalo, NY

Morgan Stanley

Ryan Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Culain Capital Management LLC, Johnson & Ghirsig Wealth Advisors, and Morlock & Company LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of EPIC, a youth-focused organization, where he reviews financial statements and endowment performance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

General estate planning guidance
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James S

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, NY

Primerica Advisors

James Suchocki is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1988 and Primerica Financial Services since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Finance. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on a range of strategic investment models implemented with the support of BNY Mellon Advisors.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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Joseph B

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, NY

Merrill

Joseph Beecher is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in retirement benefits consulting and investment planning. Joseph advises corporate retirement plans and develops investment strategies for high net worth individuals, retirees, and small business owners. His approach incorporates insurance and estate planning services to assist clients in meeting their financial goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY College at Buffalo and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He serves on the Board of Directors for the Girls Education Collaborative, participates on the United Way Endowment Committee, and acts as Class Representative for Canisius High School. Joseph lives in Buffalo, NY with his wife Amanda and their three children. Outside of his professional role, Joseph enjoys adventure sports, basketball, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, spending time with family, and watching movies. He is involved in the community through his work with Canisius High School and the Girls Education Collaborative.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Wealth management General estate planning guidance Long-term care insurance
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Michael M

Series 63

Buffalo, NY

Cetera

Michael Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, Crane Capital Group, Inc., and C. John Crane, Inc. Aside from advisory roles, he is involved in insurance sales and operates a life settlement business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party managers and investment strategies.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher C

Series 66

Orchard Park, NY

Raymond James Financial

Christopher Campbell is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Orchard Park, NY, with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2017, he worked at Waddell & Reed Inc. Campbell is involved in several business activities including ownership in real estate and serving as CEO of Noble Wealth Partners, Inc., where he oversees daily operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports its broad advisor network with institutional consulting and portfolio management.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael B

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, NY

Merrill

Michael Burns is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1985 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Andrew A

Series 63

Orchard Park, NY

LPL Financial

Andrew Adelman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 35 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a high school soccer referee in Orchard Park, NY. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Zachary K

Series 66

Buffalo, NY

Morgan Stanley

Zachary Kneeland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Outside his advisory role, he has been involved as a soccer coach and camp instructor with the Clarence Soccer Club since 2003. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers investment management through various channels, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Dennis K

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, NY

LPL Financial

Dennis Kemble is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He worked at M&T Securities for 22 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Leighann S

Series 66

Buffalo, NY

UBS Financial Services

Leighann Stamp is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets functions.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Lisa G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, NY

Morgan Stanley

Lisa Griffin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Buffalo, NY. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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