Jeffrey Budzinski is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Lumsden & McCormick Financial Services and Avantax, with a career spanning roles at 1ST Global Advisors and Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP. He currently serves as a financial professional at Lifetime Wealth Management, an affiliate of Lumsden McCormick. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Frederick Rickan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007 and currently coaches in the Lou Ehrig Youth Baseball League. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Daniel Lawrence is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, M&T Bank, Equitable Advisors, and KeyBank. Outside of advising, he also works as a Notary Public and has roles with DoorDash and as a valet at the Lockport Town and Country Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a range of program options.

Kevin Arndt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Next Financial Group Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Patient Advantage, a healthcare-related company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

James Mcnamara is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. Mcnamara serves on the board of directors for Snowpine Village, a residential condominium community. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Peter Simmonds is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a certified CFP® Professional. He co-founded The Simmonds Group, a team dedicated to providing comprehensive financial advisory services including retirement planning, legacy planning, socially responsible investing, and wealth management to a diverse clientele ranging from retirees and business owners to families across the United States. With a Master's degree from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's degree from Siena College, Peter holds multiple professional designations such as Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise emphasizes sustainable and socially responsible investments, combining analytical rigor with compassion to guide multi-generational families toward long-term financial success. Peter is actively involved in his community through organizations such as the Baldwinsville Youth Soccer Association, David's Refuge, Friends of Beaver Lake Nature Center, and the Siena College Alumni Association. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, gardening, genealogy, reading, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family. His approach centers on building trust and collaboration to help clients achieve their financial goals while managing risks effectively.

Jennifer Odonnell is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 17 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by its capital-markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Michael Peters is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor firm AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of The BlackOak Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing client intake processes to tailor written financial plans and advisory program placements.

Mary Kuehn is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Inc., Clarion Wealth Management Partners, and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of advising, she owns a business selling life insurance to family members and serves as an administrative assistant at Financial Education Resources. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managed accounts, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing in portfolio construction.

Michael Gzyl is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019 and previously at Foresters Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Susie Cuke's Pickle Company and a mobile golf simulator business called Tee Box LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Adam Glaser is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, including its prior affiliation as AxA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Peter Haag is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and manager of JeaNala LLC, a business based in Clarence Center, NY. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research and modeling to generate tailored retirement recommendations.

James Joseph is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Rosemarie Rath is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at L&M Financial Services for 24 years and Axa Advisors for 2 years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and artist of Designs by Roses, a creative business based in Orchard Park, NY. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing various asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage services.

David Turkasz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in East Aurora, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Michael Davern is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include five years at Citigroup and work at Lawley Retirement Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad planning menu that includes retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Robert Ervolina is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He serves as CEO of Lifetime Wealth Management Group, Inc., where he focuses on financial, estate, retirement, and investment planning. He is also the sole trustee of his late grandfather’s estate. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Nathan Ibarra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, HSBC Securities, HSBC Bank USA, and Hennion and Walsh. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

John Penna is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Cadaret Grant, Blackridge Asset Management, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he owns several businesses such as Retirement Analytics, Inc., providing financial planning and insurance services, and CW Virtual Offices, which offers virtual office services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory platforms and tools to construct portfolios across various asset classes, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Robert Matuszak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Depew, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2012, including its predecessor AxA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.