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.

Theresa Smith is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Hamburg, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at Key Investment Services LLC since 2016, following roles at LPL Financial and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, offering various wrap programs and integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates.

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.

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.

David Bush is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Williamsville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. David has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2021 and has been affiliated with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides tailored advice and multiple program types, focusing primarily on non-discretionary assets and maintaining fiduciary responsibilities to retirement investors.

Matthew Slovick is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Amherst, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Northwest Bank, Key Investment Services LLC, and KeyBank. He is also involved in outside sales of life, disability, annuities, health, long-term care, dental, Medicare, and medical insurance. 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 military personnel. The firm’s advisory offerings include direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various arrangements, with investment implementation generally carried out on a discretionary basis by third-party managers.

Joseph Masino is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JFG Family Office, Pennington Partners & Co., Rios Partners, and JPMorgan. Masino is based in Williamsville, NY. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, compliance testing, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions, serving a range of clients from large institutional investors to sovereign wealth funds.

Derek Bock is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Hightower Advisors and HighTower Securities since 2017 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for eight years. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Donald Armstrong is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at Key Investment Services LLC, where he has been since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, M and T Securities, LPL Financial, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm delivers portfolio management and model-based advisory products, utilizing a multi-provider platform approach with discretionary implementation and a range of optional tax and values overlay services.

Robert Lucarelli is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Key Investment Services since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model for portfolio implementation and offers integrated services with KeyCorp affiliates.

Robert Benshadle is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., and United Insurance Agency. He serves as an alumni board member for Hilbert College. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. 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.

Mark Jacobs is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities in 2022, he worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and FPPF Chemical Co. Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Jacobs manages condominium property operations. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, and corporations, offering a mix of client-directed and discretionary investment solutions supported by global asset management and fund due diligence.

Delanie Di Donato is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2017 before joining Citizens Securities. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs along with brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory program and a managed account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency under the ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Joshua Mc Carthy is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Williamsville, NY. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company since 2018, he worked at Northeastern Financial Partners and Signatore Investors Inc. He is also involved in brokering non-registered insurance products through his business, ROI Financial Group, LLC. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through various program types and maintains a predominantly non-discretionary asset base, working closely with a broad range of plan sponsors and clients.