Sweta Rao is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at Tristate Financial Advisors and has held various roles at organizations including Age of Pashun, The Chautauqua Center, and Varsity Tutors. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Peter Walsh is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Louie Sardo Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018, following a prior role at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and secretary of PLANT WNY. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Luke Topolski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He began his career at Websters Bistro & Bar and Canisius College before joining AXA Advisors and transitioning to Equitable Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner in Sell Farm North. 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 services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Thomas Blumberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he has held roles in the restaurant and hospitality sectors and has experience working with Loyola University and local organizations. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Underground Pizza Company. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ashley Avery is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Avery worked at RBC Capital Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of finance, Avery provides drop-in pet sitting and house sitting services through a part-time role with A Place for Rover, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Alexander Jordan is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, EP Jordan & Associates, and serves as a worship pastor and songwriter at Vessel Church. Additionally, he is involved in collegiate rugby as a referee and owns a music publishing company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of program structures and third-party money managers.

Nathan Kross is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Next Financial Group and Brand Name Depot. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Papas Pizza Oven and has authored works through Dancing Dragons LLC. 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 advanced operational and research tools.

Timothy Mcmahon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Dibble & Miller P.C. Mcmahon is based in Williamsville, 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Michael Tyrpak is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and operating Tyrpak Financial Associates since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Canisius High School Alumni Association and holds leadership and volunteer roles in several community organizations including the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls and local Cub Scout and Boy Scout groups. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a broad network of independent professionals, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio strategies tailored to client objectives.

Nicholas Pellicore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Buffalo, NY, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate business in Williamsville, NY. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Stephen Nicholson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1994, providing clients with wealth management services tailored to their individual needs. Stephen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds several designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise includes individual investment selection involving stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, as well as business retirement planning services such as 401(k) and profit sharing. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Saint Bonaventure University.

David Stromecki is a ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. He is president of Brown & Stromecki Agency Inc., an independent insurance firm, and is active as a volunteer firefighter and a director with the Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Association. Additionally, he serves as a New York State ambassador for the Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using various portfolio management and model-based solutions.

David Hettrick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles within the technology sector from 2014 to 2024. He serves as a trustee of a family trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

James Mosko is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020. Prior to his current role, he was employed at Wegmans for twelve 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 asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Phillip Hayduk is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, with prior experience at AXA Advisors and several educational institutions. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Steven Glamuzina is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a finance council member at St. Gregory the Great Parish and is a board member and part owner of Prosrix Inc., a marketing and authentication platform for wine and spirits. 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 models and third-party asset managers, offering access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Steven Barber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate rental LLC. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive technology tools.

Nicholas Kelly is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2005. He has 21 years of experience in the industry, including 15 years with Axa Advisors, LLC. He is based in Williamsville, NY. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing third-party investment managers and a range of advisory models.

Jeffrey Andruschat is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and First National Investors. He has been involved in fee-based advisory services and insurance sales throughout his career. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing asset allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing.