John Ariola is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Avantax Advisory Services. Ariola is the owner of BearingStone Wealth, Inc., a financial services and business valuation firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisory platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Evan Baskin Evans is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He held roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and S.C. Parker & Co., Inc. before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Evans also maintains a business interest as a registered representative of SC Parker, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Kenneth Wohlberg is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company for over four decades before joining LPL. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Jennifer Lopez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orchard Park, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill and Conversion Monster LLC. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jason Berghold is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at several Cetera entities since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Financial Services, Evans Bank, and Key Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a high school football coach at Depew High School. 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 with a range of investment program options, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and oversees over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Daniel Ghirsig is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2020 and is a partner at Johnson and Ghirsig Financial Group, where he provides wealth advisory services. He is also an insurance agent selling life and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Colin Lucey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Riverfront Auto Sales and Buffalo Auto Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Louis Nuchereno is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, the Amherst Police Foundation, and the Signal 30 Benefit Fund, all nonprofit organizations focused on community support and charitable fundraising. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored through a client intake process that documents goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Shevonne Olmstead is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Batavia, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial and its affiliate ESL Investment Services, LLC since 2013 and previously worked at ESL Federal Credit Union. Outside of her advisory role, she is commissioned as a notary and also engages in an online business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Kyle Lucey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at AxA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Parish Trustee at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Parish. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored through a client intake process.

Alexander Bencini is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Advisors, LLC for four years. He operates under the DBA Russell Private Wealth Management and Russell Wealth Management, Inc., both related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Ryan Geary is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Before entering the financial industry, he was involved in landscaping services for three years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Michael Bergum is currently Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2020, initially serving as a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael held positions as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2015 to 2020 and as a Financial Advisor at Key Investment Services from 2012 to 2015. He began his financial advisory career at HSBC Securities from 2007 to 2012 and previously worked as a Premier Client Manager at Bank of America between 2002 and 2007. Michael's professional focus is on helping clients in Western New York develop sound financial plans through a flexible planning process. He aims to build long-lasting, multi-generational relationships with clients, assisting them in navigating significant life events and challenges with confidence.

Joseph Porto is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., each for 28 years. Porto serves as a volunteer board member for Aspire, a nonprofit organization supporting disabled children and adults. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and various portfolio management solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing in constructing portfolios that may include diverse investment vehicles, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jack Reich is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Robert Cohen is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He has held prior positions at American Portfolios for 18 years and serves as COO of W.J. Cox Associates, Inc., where he has worked for 30 years. Outside of advisory roles, he is co-owner of Miller Tennis, a tennis club in Williamsville, NY, and also teaches part-time. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs a variety of asset allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers.

Ronald Viavada is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in goals-based wealth management for affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. He collaborates with a team of specialists to provide customized advice, exceptional service, and a disciplined approach to investing. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Ronald holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Brockport and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He actively participates in professional organizations such as the Dayton Pheasant Farmers Preserve, Southtowns Walleye Association, and St. Bonaventure University Men's Lacrosse. Outside of his professional role, Ronald engages in various personal interests such as boating, fishing, football, gardening, hunting, running, and running marathons. He values understanding clients' life priorities and aims to create personalized financial plans designed around individual goals and aspirations. Ronald also dedicates time to community involvement through volunteering with local organizations.

Anthony Burgio is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sii from 2010 to 2018 before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a senior partner at Northeastern Financial Partners LLC. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Eric Walters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with EMS Financial Services and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and has longstanding engagements with EMS Group - McMahon. Outside of advising, he is involved with the McMahon Agency in property and casualty insurance and participates in the Empire Safety Council. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary and third-party research, and provides access to diversified and alternative investment strategies.

Sean Patrick Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Akron, NY. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2026. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Broadview Federal Credit Union, Hertel Home Consignment, KeyBank Center, Cumulus Media, and Kelton Enterprises. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.