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.

Michelle Scrivani is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at M&T Securities and M&T Bank before joining LPL Financial. Scrivani serves as secretary on the board of Crown Agency Inc., a nonprofit organization in Buffalo, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing models and third-party subadvisors alongside advisory technology tools.

Martin Steck is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 30 years with Metlife Securities Inc. Steck holds a Series 63 designation. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning without investment discretion.

Alfred Leto is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of non-investment related products such as home security and automation through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm employs third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure distinct from fixed-fee billing.

Gabriel Martinez Rivera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Canal Bank, Equitable Advisors, Key Bank, and Northwest Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is also employed by Tops Friendly Markets in a non-investment capacity. 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.

Stephen Raglow De Franco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Niagara Falls, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years and International Assets Advisory, LLC for 2 years. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

David Wolf is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch for 22 years before joining Raymond James and Excelsior Financial in 2018. Wolf serves on the board and finance committee of The Saturn Club, a nonprofit city club in Buffalo. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Timothy Mcnamara is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. He serves as an officer of The Murphy Fund, a charitable organization that makes donations to those in need. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and global market analyses as part of its financial planning process.

Jacob Rosen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at L&M Financial since 2017 and has been involved with Moncell Hockey, a hockey training company, since 2011, serving as its president. Outside of financial advising, he is active in hockey coaching, including roles as an assistant coach at Williamsville North High School and head coach of the Lockport Lockmonsters 18U AA hockey team. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients with a multi-advisor platform offering comprehensive financial planning, brokerage, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and operates a complex affiliate network with both discretionary and third-party investment options.

Angel Palacios is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Santander Securities, Santander Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan. He is also a financial advisor and financial planning specialist with Council Rock Associates, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation, adaptive withdrawal strategies, and Social Security planning, relying on proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment universe.

Michelle Semrau is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Elizabeth Grabiec is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

John Moshides is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of experience in the industry. His prior work includes roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in writing, speaking engagements, consulting, and facilitating introductions for mergers and acquisitions. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Christopher Phillips is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at Cetera and Foresters Advisory Services. He also operates a fixed insurance and annuities business as an agent. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform that offers brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance analysis and rebalancing tools.