Brian Geary is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2022 and previously spent ten years at Linwood Investment Advisors. Based in Buffalo, NY, he is currently affiliated with Hightower Advisors. Hightower provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, combining proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles to serve its clients.

Nicole Macdowell is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, M&T Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Macdowell also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside her registered representative duties. 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 employs a multi-profile investment approach and utilizes affiliated and third-party providers for advisory and fund selection services.

Nila Khoury is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA since 2016 in various roles. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through several client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm uses model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence, operating as both an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer.

Austin Reese is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC based in Depew, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Citi Group. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and affiliated brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and conducting regular due diligence and supervisory oversight.

John Birkby is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Clark & Company Wealth Management since 2024. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities from 2008 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of Swanson & Birkby Associates, LLC, a commercial real estate management entity, and has engaged in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a comprehensive adviser-support platform.

Lisa Petronio is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has previously worked at firms including Global Retirement Partners, LPL Financial, Strategic Retirement Partners, Kestra Advisory, and Walsh Duffield Companies. Petronio serves on the boards of Goodwill of WNY, a social enterprise supporting workforce development, and Child & Family Services, a human services nonprofit. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Zachary Koch is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Buffalo, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to Commonwealth, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and M&T Bank among other roles. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $210 billion in client assets. The firm offers discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a variety of investment options while providing back-office support including trading and reporting.

James Krieger is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with HSBC entities since 2010 in various roles, including serving as a bank officer at HSBC Bank USA N.A. in addition to his advisory position. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, with a range of client-directed and discretionary investment options supported by multiple affiliated service providers.

Joshua Haueise is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Black Diamond Custom Wealth Management. His prior experience includes six years at Lincoln Financial Securities and roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and discretionary model portfolios. The firm offers various program structures and operates as a platform provider delivering operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support.

Paul Di Nicolantonio is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Dopkins Wealth Management, Snowden Lane Partners, and M&T Bank. He has also been involved with organizations such as Canisius College and the Lockport Family YMCA. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a manager selection and multi-manager approach, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and a range of investment vehicles and strategies.

Emily Willis is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to her advisory career, she worked for seven years at Giuseppe's Pizzeria and Restaurant. Park Avenue Securities LLC is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary models from in-house and third-party managers.

Stacie Diesfeld is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at firms including Cetera and Crane Capital Group. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a cardiovascular sonographer at Trinity Medical Cardiology, performing ultrasounds of the heart and other vasculature. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction.

Michael Muffoletto is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities and MML Investors Services. He is also involved in referring payroll services through ADP, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $213 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a variety of investment options.

Peter Bushman is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at notable firms including HSBC Securities and M&T Securities. Bushman is currently based in Williamsville, NY. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by ongoing monitoring and due diligence, and operates within the KeyCorp group with connections to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

James Cosgriff IV is a CFP® professional at Independent Financial Partners with seven years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Dopkins Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a wealth management firm and a tax preparation service that serves his own clients. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent representatives. The firm provides a decentralized advisory model with specialized retirement-plan consulting and coordinated trustee services.

Charles Garlock is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at HSBC Securities since 2016 and previously at Key Investment Services LLC and LPL Financial. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both client-directed and fully discretionary investment programs, using a range of model risk profiles and combining strategic and tactical asset allocation developed in partnership with HSBC Global Asset Management.

Benjamin Moloney is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Key Investment Services since 2022 and previously held roles at HSBC Bank USA and its securities affiliates from 2018 to 2022, as well as at Prestige Asset Distribution. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed account offerings. The firm emphasizes client direction in model selection and provides ongoing monitoring and due diligence, operating as part of the KeyCorp group with connections to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Robert Powalski III is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors since 2011. He also maintains a role with Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Outside of his advisory work, Powalski serves as a trustee for the PGA Pathfinder, a charitable organization in western New York. Primerica Advisors operates as part of a larger enterprise serving a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms and supports various account-level services, including lending and donor-advised funds.

Edward Harof is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. and Georgetown Capital Group from 1991 to 2019. He is also the owner of Rampart Asset Management Group, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business activities. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and manages about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers comprehensive adviser support, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

William Fahs is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He joined HSBC Securities and its affiliate HSBC Bank USA, N.A. in 2021, following roles at Key Investment Services, LLC, KEY BANK, and Snorac LLC. Fahs also serves as a bank officer for HSBC Bank USA, engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his registered representative duties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs serving individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary options. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers, with a significant portion of managed assets in client-directed, non-discretionary portfolios.