Robert Carlone is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Amherst, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2011. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals often connected through employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, using both model portfolios and customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Kevin Nashburn is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, LPL Enterprise, and KeyBank. He also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities, engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through a range of client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm’s investment approach incorporates multiple risk profiles and combines strategic asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management alongside ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring.

Furqan Hassan is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Amherst, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, among other firms, from 2016 to 2024. 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 operates both a digital advisory program and managed accounts, combining discretionary and non-discretionary business within its bank-owned structure.

Patrick McMahon is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2013. Prior to that, he was with First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. McMahon is also involved with Independent Planner LLC, which supports LPL-related business activities and non-variable insurance services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions through proprietary and third-party platforms. The firm operates a fiduciary-based advisory model, combining client goal assessment with access to various managers and investment strategies.

Mary Sillitto is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at M&T Bank for over three decades before joining HSBC in 2021. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers a range of managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, including client-directed, discretionary, and wrap-style portfolio options. The firm employs a structured investment process with defined risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by multiple affiliated and third-party providers.

John Zachowicz is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at HSBC Securities since 2010. Zachowicz holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, serving clients with both non-discretionary and fully discretionary portfolios.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KeyBank and Colley's Pools and Spas. Outside of advisory work, he is the CEO of a precious metals refining business that processes raw materials into finished pure metal products. 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 client-directed model selection with ongoing monitoring and access to third-party discretionary managers, operating within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Ryan Flore is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Principal Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Art Services Inc. and co-owns a members-only boat club in Western New York. Principal Securities provides brokerage and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various investment and promoter arrangements.

Stella Fey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in a University at Buffalo study focused on providing SNAP education to low-income households. Primerica Advisors is part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, which serves a wide retail client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and fee-based advisory services, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice solutions to implement a range of investment strategies.

Gary Witten is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with VOYA since 2014 and also owns an independent insurance agency, Integrity Financial Services, through which he provides fixed insurance and financial services. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting across multiple program structures, primarily delivering non-discretionary investment advice.

Michael Falitico is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, based in Williamsville, NY, and has three years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Valic Financial Advisors and Agia since 2023, where he also serves as an agent for non-securities insurance products. Prior to this, his work history includes roles at Strategic Financial Solutions and Buffalo Bills among others. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging technology and model solutions to serve a broad client base.

Bradley Golding is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, where he has worked since 2009. He has 19 years of industry experience, including a year at Equitable Advisors prior to joining HSBC. HSBC Securities offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through multiple program types ranging from client-directed to fully discretionary portfolios. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring.

Christopher Dann is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Orchard Park, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers various program types ranging from client-directed to fully discretionary accounts, employing a multi-profile investment process supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated third-party providers.

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.

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.

Richard Swanson is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. In addition to his advisory role, Swanson serves as a Regional Director at P&A Group, focusing on corporate retirement plans and individual financial services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and investment advice, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients that include sovereign wealth funds.

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.

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.