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 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., and M&T Securities. 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 offers multiple wrap programs with custodial and trade execution services, utilizing a multi-provider model that includes Envestnet and third-party managers to design strategist portfolios.

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 Series 66-registered financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities since 2016, previously working at Key Investment Services LLC and LPL Financial. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary portfolio options. The firm utilizes model risk profiles and a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation, supported by affiliated global asset management and fund due diligence providers.

Benjamin Moloney is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities, Prestige Asset Distribution, and Morgan Stanley. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model and integrates with KeyCorp affiliates to offer a range of investment and advisory services, with an emphasis on non-discretionary portfolio management and wrap-fee programs.

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.

Jacob Glofka is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Metlife Securities Inc. from 1993 to 2017 before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Glofka previously owned an LLC that is currently inactive. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using collaborative, goal-based approaches supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Jeffrey Gelormini is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 63 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services LLC and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. He is the owner of Nova Wealth, an LLC under which he conducts business with OSAIC, and also works as a life insurance agent assisting clients with their insurance needs. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include a broad range of investment products.

Elroy Goodyear is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2022. His prior roles include 13 years at Saxony Securities, Inc. He is also the owner of Goodyear Financial Services, Inc., an expense management business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Katie Catanzaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at M&T Securities, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Equitable Advisors. She is based in Amherst, 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 solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Blake Dougherty is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Williamsville, New York. Since joining the firm in 2015, he has focused on understanding the priorities of individuals, families, and businesses to provide personalized attention and customized investment management strategies. Blake leverages the investment capabilities of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management alongside the banking resources of Bank of America to support clients in addressing various aspects of their financial lives. Blake works closely with clients to identify key goals such as education funding, tax minimization, retirement planning, and wealth preservation. His expertise encompasses corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, liquidity management, and retirement income strategies, among other areas. His approach involves crafting disciplined strategies aimed at helping clients build, manage, and preserve wealth for current and future generations. Blake earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, where he also played Division I Ice Hockey for four years. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional life, Blake enjoys football, golfing, ice hockey, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Robert Oates is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for 19 years. Outside of advisory work, he is president of a fixed insurance products business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Myles Firey Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 18 years and has been involved with Myles R. Firey & Co., Inc. since 1989, where he serves as Vice President. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants with a range of financial planning and asset management solutions.

Jeremy Yolken is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Rosemarie May is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2012 and also holds a position at Chemung Canal Trust Company. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of financial products and partnerships.

Daniel Meyer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buffalo, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at M&T Securities for eight years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various asset management platforms.

Thomas Waters is a financial advisor with Merrill in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Karpus Investment Management, Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors, and M&T Securities. Waters serves as Foundation Board Chair for Community Services for Every1, a nonprofit organization based in Buffalo. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.