Thomas Abramson is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Key Investment Services since 2023, following prior roles at HNP Capital LLC, Five Star Bank, and LPL Financial. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and offers access to third-party discretionary managers, while operating within the KeyCorp group and maintaining affiliations with KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Kevin Miller is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining VOYA in 2014, he operated Miller Financial Services since 1986. Miller serves as a board member for Heart, Love and Soul, Inc., a food pantry organization supporting the local community and homeless population. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors and high-net-worth individuals, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures.

Jeffrey Converse Jr. is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities since 2014 and has also worked with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2013. 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 uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation across five risk profiles and incorporates due diligence from affiliated and third-party providers to manage its diverse program offerings.

Christian Alaimo is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America N.A., and KeyBank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm offers clients a role in model selection supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while also providing access to third-party discretionary managers and related supervisory services.

Chyron Williamson is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Pacific Life Insurance and HSBC Securities. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing monitoring, and operates within the KeyCorp group, integrating services alongside affiliated banking and capital market entities.

Mario Albert is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Williamsville, NY. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower Advisors, he worked at Independent Health for 14 years. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory model emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles.

Patrick Norris II is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. He has been with HSBC Securities since 2013 and holds dual roles as a registered representative and bank officer, engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs tailored to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios. The firm’s investment process combines strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management, with a notable emphasis on client-directed, non-discretionary portfolios.

Douglas Washburn is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and First Allied Advisory Services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, technology platforms, and a range of investment methods.

Loucas Kalliantasis is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Securities, Inc. and LPL Financial. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs and managed account offerings. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection with ongoing monitoring and provides access to third-party discretionary managers, supported by its affiliation with the KeyCorp group and related financial entities.

Richard Telfair is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation for a combined total of 24 years. Lincoln Investment is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, including a long history with educators and 403(b) and 457(b) program participants. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Nicholas Ljiljanich is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been involved with Santora's Pizza Pub & Grill since 2020 in addition to his work history in educational and retirement community settings. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through model portfolios, and advisor-led consulting, backed by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and access to third-party managers.

Kevin Kania is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at Geico. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Justin Egan is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Empower Financial Services, Equitable Advisors, and Onebridge Benefits. Egan served in the US Marines from 2017 to 2021. 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 offers an integrated service model connected to Empower’s administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Michael Wamp is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Hightower Advisors since 2017. Additionally, he is the managing partner of LakeWater Capital LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, where he oversees firm management and operations. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. Its advisory model focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

John Palermo is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with a Series 65 credential. He has been with Hightower Advisors since 2026 and has prior experience in education, having worked at Vanderbilt University, McQuaid Jesuit High School, and Bay Trail Middle School. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse group of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offering a range of portfolio management and planning services.

Kerrianne Creegan is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with HSBC in various roles since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, Creegan is an Executive Consultant for a premium skincare company and engages in crafting handmade items sold to friends and family. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management and involves ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, with a significant portion of assets held in client-directed portfolios.

Douglas Castren is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and previously operated Nicastro & Castren Financial Services from 2014 to 2017, along with experience at Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory roles, he has been involved in insurance and fixed annuities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation generally managed on a discretionary basis by these managers.

Zachary Hale is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Brighton Securities, TF Browns, and Allstate Insurance Company. He also had a role outside the financial industry at Billy Jack's Shack. Hale is dual-hatted as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging 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 through various client-directed and discretionary platforms. The firm’s investment process uses multiple risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence, serving a broad client base via a range of program options including offshore offerings.

Emily Certo is a CFP® professional at Guardian Life with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Chair of the Ambassador Council for the PUNT Pediatric Cancer Collaborative and is a board member of the Porter Cup golf tournament. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of investment and financial planning solutions.

Justin Trybus is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Buffalo, NY. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.