Nicholas Chiera is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Guardian Life with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities LLC, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, CoreLogic, and Vornado Realty Trust. He also provides financial education and wellness presentations as an independent contractor. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and a range of integrated financial planning and consulting solutions.

Jacob Van Housen is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Principal Financial Services and KeyBank. His background also includes various positions at the University at Buffalo and in the food service and landscaping sectors. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model for portfolio management and integrates resources from KeyCorp affiliates, providing a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Emily Repka is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. She has prior experience at Citizens Bank, where she worked from 2015 to the present. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. Its advisory options include a digital advisory program managed with SigFig and a Managed Account program, operating under the ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Douglas Littlewood is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and diverse investment vehicles. The firm also manages complex mandates with an emphasis on operational support and international exposure.

Brett Whitty is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and BNY Mellon. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary investment options. The firm employs a structured investment process with multiple risk profiles and collaborates with global asset management and fund due diligence providers to manage and monitor client portfolios.

Jonathan Berube is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 18 years at UBS Financial Services. He is also the manager of Derbyshire LLC, a role intended to ensure orderly succession in a personal capacity. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to various investment platforms.

Brian Pirritano is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Pirritano serves as a board member for a local homeowners association, overseeing community upkeep and maintenance. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and managed accounts, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency under the ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Daniel Sperrazza is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Hightower Advisors in Buffalo, NY, where he has worked since 2017. He has nine years of industry experience and is also the managing partner of LakeWater Capital LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, employing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and customized portfolio construction strategies.

Jonathan Miller is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Lockport, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CenterBridge Planning Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, Geneos Wealth Management, Cornerstone Capital Wealth Management, and Next Financial Group. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and offers a decentralized advisory model with specialized retirement-plan and pension consulting capabilities.

Mark Clarke II is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. since 2013. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides a retirement-focused advisory service to individual investors and households, combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, employing tax-aware strategies and Monte Carlo simulation-based planning tools.

Ricardo Espejo is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 registrations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities since 2015 and also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., where he engages in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a range of client-directed and discretionary investment strategies. The firm’s approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, serving clients through multiple program types including Spectrum, Spectrum II, Offshore Spectrum, and managed portfolio accounts.

Diana Lougen is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, based in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes eight years at M & T Securities and concurrent roles at LPL Financial since 2017. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions and technology platforms to implement client strategies.

Kevin Roche is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Key Bank NA for seven years before joining Key Investment Services in 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member, coordinator, and head coach for a local youth basketball league in Amherst, NY. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider platform combining third-party and in-house portfolio management and offers various wrap-fee programs with custodial services through Pershing.

Dominic Pellicano is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has been involved with Wealth Management Services LLC and Principal Life Insurance Company for over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Buffalo Launch Club, where he participates in monthly financial and operational reviews. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under multiple arrangement structures.

Ryan Laschinger is a registered representative with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and holds a Series 66 credential. He has one year of industry experience and is also dual hatted as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A. Outside of his financial career, he has worked in the fitness industry providing customer service at Crunch Fitness. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a variety of clients including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both client-directed and fully discretionary investment programs, employing a multi-profile investment process with support from affiliated asset management and fund selection services.

Matthew Richert is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Key Investment Services, LLC and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and also spent ten years at Wegmans Food Markets. He holds a secondary role as a Bank Officer with HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., where he is involved in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory duties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with fund due diligence and ongoing monitoring, serving clients through a variety of program types tailored to different risk profiles.

Anthony Van Dette is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held various roles within Transamerica and Citizens Bank entities since 2015. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice and investment education focused on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight and operates with a large client base primarily utilizing non-discretionary investment programs.

Edmund Haspett is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2008, with a brief tenure at TIAA-CREF from 2022 to 2025. He also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his registered representative role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary investment solutions. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with multiple risk profiles and collaborates with affiliated and third-party providers for advisory and fund selection services.

Colin Pratt is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC. He also provides investment advice through Pratt Collard Advisory Partners LLC, operating under the business name Pratt Collard Buck Advisory Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers managed account solutions including proprietary platforms and third-party investment managers.

Charles Noonan is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and provides investment advice under the Pratt Collard Buck Advisory Group name. Prior to his current role, he worked at the University at Buffalo and St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes proprietary and third-party technology platforms to offer a range of investment strategies and managed account solutions.