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 at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. based in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2015 and HSBC Securities Inc. since 2012. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation advice with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, providing a mix of client-directed and discretionary portfolio management options.

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.

John Paolini is a financial advisor at Farther with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Farther Finance Advisors, LLC since 2022 and was self-employed from 2013 to 2022. In his individual capacity, Mr. Paolini serves as the trustee of a trust. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct meetings. The firm offers discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations, using a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with proprietary algorithmic model portfolios and automatic rebalancing.

Lawrence Orsini is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2016 and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2015. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through several program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm’s investment process uses multiple risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with manager selection and ongoing fund monitoring.

Ryan Deppas is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment since 2017, following two years at Legend Equities Corporation. He is also involved in educating and selling Medicare Advantage and Supplemental plans. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, managing both in-house and third-party strategies through investment models that employ strategic and tactical approaches.

Joseph Mitchell is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services since 2012. 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 provides access to third-party discretionary managers, with ongoing monitoring and supervisory oversight integrated into its offerings.

Brian Zdrowak is a CFP® professional at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He has worked at The Colony Group, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, and Insero Wealth Strategies. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Ronald Yoviene is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. He is also the owner of Black Diamond Custom Wealth Management, Inc. and Black Diamond Custom Medicare Solutions, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, managing around $212.7 billion in client assets.

John Russo is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Invest Financial Corporation, and SCF Securities, among others. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Financial Planning Advisors. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors.

Stephen Constantine is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2011 and has been involved with Guardian Life Insurance Co of America and Alliance Advisory Group for over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, he has owned and operated the Bada Bing Bar & Grill for 20 years. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types and supports lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Nicholas Chiera is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities, LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he provides financial education and wellness presentations as an independent contractor. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types and supports lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Jacob Van Housen is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Financial Services and KeyBank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and investment products, emphasizing client-directed investment selection supported by firm monitoring and due diligence.

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.

Jeffery Karas is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2013 and also operates New Harbor Financial Management, which he has been affiliated with since 2007. Karas is the sole owner of New Harbor Group, Inc., a private securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm supports advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Brett Whitty is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and BNY Mellon. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a range of client-directed and discretionary portfolios supported by global asset management and fund selection resources.

Jonathan Berube is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2001 to 2019 and has been with Park Avenue Securities, LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Derbyshire LLC, a family succession entity. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and fee-based advisory services, employing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

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.