Michele Mundie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in New York and is involved with a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and model-based simulations in its financial planning process.

Bernard Unger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sigma Planning Corporation, Pruco Securities, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is also involved with Inheritance Planning Group, LLC in connection with his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party models alongside technology tools for operational support.

Jacob Kubala is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes law enforcement roles with the University at Buffalo Police and Niagara County Correctional Facility. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset management programs. The firm’s approach incorporates personalized risk assessment and matching clients to advisory program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Mark Massaro is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Gregory Oguich is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Boy Scout Troop 411 in Buffalo, NY. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Gabriella Gamble is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America, Bank of America, and Buffalo Metropolitan Federal Credit Union. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and uses various tools and platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

John Grad is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Abigail Ferenczy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at Williamsville Central School District, L&M Wealth Management, and Gugino Insurance Agency Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with the Williamsville Stampede since 2018. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

Vincent Smith is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with L&M Financial Services, where he engages in insurance sales and financial services administration. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Alex Caratelli is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in North Tonawanda, NY. His prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services, Fidelity Investments, HSBC Bank USA, and Citizens Bank. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management options, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Jessica Sullivan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Mahoney Financial Group. Outside of advising, she holds a part-time position at Tops Friendly Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategies and technology tools.

Ryan Kane is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2013. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Jay Sackett is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as an investment banker in New York City, focusing on mergers and acquisitions within the private equity community. In 2006, he joined Merrill Lynch to form The Sackett Team aimed at helping individuals and families manage and steward their multi-generational wealth. Jay graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in applied economics and management. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification and serves as a qualified Portfolio Manager in the firm's Investment Advisory Program. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. Jay resides in Clarence Center with his wife, three daughters, and two rescue dogs. He is actively involved in his church and local community and enjoys camping, cooking, fishing, football, hiking, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Paul Eberz is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 license and 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent 34 years with Investacorp and four years with Securities America Advisors. Additionally, he is a licensed insurance agent in New York, offering long-term care insurance, life insurance, and annuity products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of advisers and platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing various asset allocation tools, managed account solutions, and third-party managers.

Anthony Scalise is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, and Invest Financial Corporation. Scalise is also engaged in advisory and insurance-related roles outside of his primary employment. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, combining proprietary models and third-party strategies across various custody platforms.

Kevin Kopec is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Northwest Bank, CUSO Financial Services, LP, and two prior tenures at LPL Financial. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Michael Hardy is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021. His prior experience includes 12 years with FSC Securities Corporation and he has been involved with Mollot & Hardy Inc. since 2008. Hardy has ownership interests in Ocean Wealth Group LLC and a family-owned real estate entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management solutions across multiple platforms and incorporates proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

William Lunney Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models often implemented through third-party managers and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Christopher Chiles is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC and Five Star Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he works part-time as a tax preparer with Jackson Hewitt. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Cody Blasko is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc., and spent six years with Brothers of Mercy. Blasko holds a life insurance license in New York and is also employed by L&M Group Ltd. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated portfolio management, serving clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.