Taerica Blanding is a financial advisor with Merrill in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007. 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.

Michael Monin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Nathaniel Zawadzki is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hafner Financial Group, EFPR Group, Freed Maxick CPAs, Montana International, M&T Bank, and Yogenfruz. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Lisa Ciezki is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in New York, occasionally notarizing documents for family and friends. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, and it includes a broader range of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Gimlin Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and offering five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and started his career in real estate and retail before transitioning to financial advisory. He is also engaged in providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting supported by research and diversified investment strategies.

Michelle Hatten is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2009 and has been associated with Scheff Thompson Cress Investment Group since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as support staff for Scheff Liddell Wealth Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools, and maintains specialized programs supporting municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Christina Norman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in warehouse property management as the owner of 2605 DCN LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by various analytical tools and advisory programs.

Jeffrey Baker is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., and Bank of America, N.A. His background includes roles outside finance, such as with the Buffalo Sabres and the National Lacrosse League. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Gregory Croll is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Mathewson McCarthy Babe Ruth nonprofit, where he is involved in teaching and coaching youth baseball. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by an integrated platform combining advisor programs with active sales of financial products.

Richard Fineberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CCO Investment Services Corp for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Michael Granica is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at NEXT Financial Group, Nationwide Financial, and MassMutual. Granica is also involved in tax preparation and accounting, as well as property and casualty insurance through The Getzoni Agency, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Daniel Heims is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and having two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Avantax Advisory Services and BearingStone Wealth, and currently serves as Chief Operations Manager at Lincoln Sparrow Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Heims volunteers with the Ride for Roswell charity cycling event and serves as a Special Education PTA representative for Country Parkway. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Mary Greenwald is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she previously served as the president of the Women's Association at Brookfield Country Club in Williamsville, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Jason Cohen is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience currently advising at OSAIC. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Bessemer Trust, and UBS Financial Services. He also has a long-standing association with the University of Pittsburgh spanning over a decade. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs advanced portfolio construction tools and a variety of investment options while supporting legacy platform transitions and third-party managed-account solutions.

Thomas Vivian is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2012, he has worked with individuals, families, business owners, senior executives, and professional athletes to offer tailored financial strategies aimed at simplifying wealth management and addressing life events such as marriage, divorce, career changes, and business transactions. His approach begins with understanding his clients' needs, goals, and passions to provide ongoing advice and portfolio management aligned with their unique situations. Thomas holds a B.S. in Finance from Canisius College and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He emphasizes continuous learning and rigorous industry training to bring knowledge and insight to his clients. Prior to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, he was a Market Development Specialist at Ingram Micro. Born and raised in South Buffalo, Thomas resides in Amherst, New York with his wife Katie and their two daughters, Grace and Lily. He is active in the community and serves on the Board of Trustees for Mount Mercy Academy, reflecting his commitment to local institutions. His personal interests include boating, golfing, ice hockey, volleyball, and spending time with his family.

Seth Greene is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 18 years at Next Financial Group Inc. He is also involved in podcasting and book authorship related to finance. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes model portfolios and research from various sources.

Anthony Mancuso is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing two limited liability companies, AVM Batavia, LLC and DJHAVM, LLC, which are not related to investment activities. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, it provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

David Tyczynski is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and City National Bank since 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Timothy Ebsary is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Strategic Consulting, among others. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Chasity Salvatore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.