Michael Carrig is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2022. Prior to UBS, he was with Bank of America N.A. and Merrill from 2014 to 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and custody services.

Gino Callisto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services since 2011 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2009. Outside of advising, he works as a life insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, and various organizations. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and strategies focused on client goals.

Janet Slack is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Janet K Slack Income Tax & Bookkeeping, providing tax preparation services, and serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Spina Bifida of Western New York, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and annual advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Bridge is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked for Upstate New York Transplant Services for sixteen years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad 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 advisory models.

Linda Banks is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, previously working with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both proprietary programs and referrals to third-party asset managers.

Ryan Hanretty is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2005. 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, leveraging both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Morgan Tanski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, Morgan worked at Axa Advisors and has also held roles at Niagara University and the University of New Hampshire. Morgan serves as Treasurer of CEPA Gallery, providing consulting on balance sheets and assisting with fundraising efforts. Equitable Advisors serves a broad 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 Investment Adviser Representatives, using a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Alicia Birch is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch from 1988 to 2024. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Mark Massaro Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarence Center, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Jacob Kranz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and KeyBank. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property as a landlord. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and supports a range of specialized services including divorce, estate-settlement, and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Emir Culov is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Morgan Stanley in various roles before joining Raymond James. Culov serves on the advisory board of the RIT Saunders School of Business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs analytical tools for non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Nicholas Wojnar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and was previously with Axa Advisors. 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 asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

James Tyrpak is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge since 2012. Tyrpak is also a board member of a local condominium association and operates Tyrpak Financial Associates, where he has worked since 1992. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies.

James Carey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tonawanda, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jamie Reece is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Reece held positions in the fitness and hospitality sectors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, including tax-aware withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming options. The firm’s approach involves a centralized team and proprietary research tools, with recommendations implemented non-discretionarily by clients or their advisors.

Andrew Gradolph is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he held various roles including positions at Buffalo State University and Gannon University. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions, including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Matthew Pitrola is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Custom Wealth Strategies and Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also president of Buffalo Financial, a support company where he manages client assets and provides financial and retirement planning services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs for municipal advisory work and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Matthew Newman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for 17 years. He is also active as an insurance agent through L&M Financial Services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with a range of advisory and brokerage services, using model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Carolyn Daigler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Crux Wealth Advisors, among others. She also works as a Client Services Manager at Plail Wealth Management, providing administrative support. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Brad Arnone is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera since 2015 and also operates Crane Capital Group. Outside of his advisory roles, Arnone serves as a board member of the Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo, participating in fundraising and community activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, including access to third-party managers and various investment program structures.