Mary Catherine Maclefko is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She joined Lincoln Investment in 2017, having previously worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is an accountant and office manager at Allied Staffing and also conducts site inspections for vehicle and commercial property surveys. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house investment management team and access to third-party managers.

Anna Marie Pera is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at HSBC Bank USA, N.A., and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. from 2016 to 2022. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients, offering wrap‑fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.

Kim Hall is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 1992 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1991. Kim also serves as a bank and trust officer to support and manage Principal retirement plan account relationships across the insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust divisions. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel overseas. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

George Dougherty III is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. and has been the owner and president of GeoCapital Wealth Management, LLC since 2022. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers, primarily through non-discretionary advisory arrangements.

Egon Moldenhauer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 2016 and previously at MML Investors Services LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Moldenhauer serves as President and CEO of Vectorr Industries LLC and is a board member of the Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust and the Wincrest Sportsman's Association. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory relationships along with financial and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types and supports services such as securities-based lending and donor-advised funds.

Keith Smith is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with HSBC Securities since 2013. Based in Buffalo, NY, his work focuses on managing client accounts within the firm’s various managed account programs. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account solutions to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through several program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm uses a structured investment process with multiple risk profiles and collaborates with affiliated and third-party providers for fund selection and portfolio management.

Melissa Bertrand is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Life Insurance and its affiliated entities since 2015 and also spent several years with Wealth Management Services LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of the Richard Knights-Sue Kaderli Memorial Fund, where she participates in event planning, fundraising, community outreach, and media relations. 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 asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Craig Clark is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and also owns Clark & Company Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to this, he spent 16 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Clark serves as a team manager for a youth hockey team in Buffalo, NY. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of advisors with a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, and compliance support while offering advisors discretion to construct client portfolios from a broad array of securities and insurance products.

Paul Podsiadlo is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. He has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Life Insurance since 2017 and Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Paul serves as chairman of the board at Fourteen Holy Helpers RC Church and is co-owner of PKM Employee Services LLC. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Thomas Fino is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services and affiliated entities since 2016, including time at KeyBank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and investment products. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing product due diligence, operating within the KeyCorp group and maintaining relationships with affiliated financial entities.

Corey Malstrom is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation for a combined total of over 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sales of Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans through various health insurance agencies. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

Austin Willison is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC since 2019. His prior work experience includes roles at Dave & Adam's Card World, Lawley Insurance, and Uber. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management using model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and maintains a dedicated Investment Management & Research team that designs strategic and adaptive investment strategies.

Tyler Searles is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as an Uber delivery contractor since 2016. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with its recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Nate Waldmiller is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. based in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2015 and with HSBC Securities Inc. since 2012. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through a variety of client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm’s investment approach involves strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by global asset management teams and employs multiple risk profiles to tailor portfolios.

Ryan Koenig is a financial advisor at Farther with 13 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Farther Finance Advisors, Apex Clearing, and Personal Capital Advisors. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic model portfolios, offering discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations for private investment funds.

Andrew Cheatham is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, M&T Securities, Edward Jones, Bank of America NA, and Merrill Lynch. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs and managed account solutions. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection combined with ongoing monitoring and due diligence, operating within the KeyCorp group and working closely with affiliated entities such as KeyBank.

Mark Conomos is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment since 2017. He previously worked at Legend Advisory Corporation for eight years and at Legend Equities Corporation for 33 years. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through a combination of model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Cody Bauer is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Alliance Financial Network. Bauer’s background includes multiple roles connected to St. Bonaventure and various other companies prior to his current position. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios managed in-house and by third parties.

John Paolini is a financial advisor at Farther with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Farther Finance Advisors since 2022 and was self-employed in the financial sector from 2013 to 2022. In his individual capacity, Mr. Paolini serves as a trustee of a trust. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Lawrence Orsini is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at HSBC entities since 2007, as well as positions at LPL Financial, Citigroup Global Markets, Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through a variety of client-directed and discretionary offerings. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers, emphasizing client-directed portfolios within its broader managed-account business.