John Ariola is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Avantax Advisory Services. Ariola is the owner of BearingStone Wealth, Inc., a financial services and business valuation firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisory platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Evan Baskin Evans is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at SC Parker LLC, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and S. C. Parker & Co., Inc. He is associated with SC Parker LLC in a registered representative capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kenneth Wohlberg is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 45 years of industry experience. His career includes 44 years at Principal Securities Inc. and 15 years at Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he manages a non-variable insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and retirement plans. The firm employs a model-driven approach to investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, insurance products, and affiliated trust custody and lending services.

Jennifer Lopez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for six years and at Conversion Monster LLC for three years. Lopez is currently based in Orchard Park, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

Jason Berghold is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at several Cetera entities since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Financial Services, Evans Bank, and Key Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a high school football coach at Depew High School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and oversees over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Daniel Ghirsig is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2020 and is a partner at Johnson and Ghirsig Financial Group, where he provides wealth advisory services. He is also an insurance agent selling life and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Colin Lucey is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in the automotive sales sector at Riverfront Auto Sales and Buffalo Auto Group. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party managers, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Louis Nuchereno is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, Amherst Police Foundation, and Signal 30 Benefit Fund, all nonprofit organizations focused on community and charitable activities. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Kyle Lucey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including the firm’s prior affiliation as AxA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Lucey serves as a parish trustee at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Parish. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party advisory platforms and offering a broad range of investment options.

Alexander Bencini is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Williamsville, NY, and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2020. His activities include operating under the DBA names Russell Private Wealth Management and Russell Wealth Management, Inc., both associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting a range of investment strategies implemented by its network of advisors.

Ryan Geary is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017 and was previously employed by Axa Advisors, LLC from 2017 to 2020. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in landscaping services for three years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Bergum is currently Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2020, initially serving as a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael held positions as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2015 to 2020 and as a Financial Advisor at Key Investment Services from 2012 to 2015. He began his financial advisory career at HSBC Securities from 2007 to 2012 and previously worked as a Premier Client Manager at Bank of America between 2002 and 2007. Michael's professional focus is on helping clients in Western New York develop sound financial plans through a flexible planning process. He aims to build long-lasting, multi-generational relationships with clients, assisting them in navigating significant life events and challenges with confidence.

Joseph Porto is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2018. Prior to that, he was affiliated with Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. for 28 years. He is a volunteer board member of Aspire, a nonprofit organization supporting disabled children and adults. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Jack Reich is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Reich has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 2005. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

A. Schaefer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, Schaefer worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of advising, Schaefer serves as president of the board and general manager of Bob-O-Link Golf Club and is a board member of Orchard Park Country Club, both nonprofit organizations in Orchard Park, NY. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, utilizing multiple managers and diverse investment strategies.

Robert Cohen is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2024. He previously spent 18 years at American Portfolios and has been COO of W.J. Cox Associates, Inc. since 1996. Outside of advising, Cohen is co-owner of a tennis club and serves as a part-time teacher. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and third-party manager options.

Christopher Urban is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at AXA Advisors, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and WNY Asset Management. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent, tax preparer, and notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ronald Viavada is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. Ronald focuses on delivering customized advice and a disciplined approach to investing, supporting clients in areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Brockport and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ronald also participates in professional organizations such as the Dayton Pheasant Farmers Preserve, Southtowns Walleye Association, and St. Bonaventure University Men's Lacrosse. Outside of his professional role, Ronald engages in activities like boating, fishing, football, gardening, hunting, running, and running marathons. He values building long-lasting relationships and contributes to his community through volunteering efforts.

Anthony Burgio is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. He joined OSAIC in 2018 after eight years at Sii. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Amherst Insurance Agency, where he facilitates introductions to potential property and casualty clients. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, and offers a variety of brokerage and advisory services such as financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Eric Walters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Depew, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with EMS Financial Services and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., among other firms. Walters is involved in property and casualty insurance through the McMahon Agency and participates in the Empire Safety Council. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.