Hillary Muffoletto is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Muffoletto Farms LLC, an agricultural business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and uses structured financial planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Hartman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2011, including a prior role at AxA Advisors. Hartman serves as a board member of Urban Roots Garden Coop, a nonprofit organization in Buffalo, NY. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management for individual investors, retirement sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage services through partnerships with LPL and various third-party asset managers.

Colleen Fitzhenry is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017. She previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Fitzhenry is also involved as an insurance broker specializing in long-term care. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements utilizing firm-approved software and provides event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Gregory Borgosz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he spent 28 years at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. MassMutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars through collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Braeden Krzesinski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior work experience spans various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at Leaf Filter, Dicks Sporting Goods, and educational institutions such as the University of Buffalo and College of Charleston. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management, functioning as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

James Rehak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Royal Alliance Associates, Putnam Investments, and UBS Financial Services. Rehak is also associated with Lawley Retirement Advisors and its affiliated entities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Trey Stayton is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Roots Tree Service and has a background that includes roles at the University of Buffalo, Wendy’s, and Susquehanna Valley Junior & High School. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Thomas Dalton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1997. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Heims is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Lincoln Sparrow Advisors, Avantax, Sagepoint Financial, and Pro Medicus Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President and Commissioner of the Clarence Girls Softball League, a nonprofit organization promoting youth softball. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Jonathan Jones is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Northwestern Mutual and WNY Asset Management. His background also includes experience outside finance, having worked at BestSelf Behavioral Health and the University at Buffalo. 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 and asset management services using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning programs including recent additions in Divorce Planning.

Brent Rickan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Alexei Heringer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with MML Investors Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent for life insurance and the CEO and founder of a real estate company. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning without discretionary investment authority.

Beau Riggs is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and KeyBank. Outside of his advisory work, Riggs is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including owning a social media consulting business and managing financial planning and investment management firms. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal finance work, incorporating advanced analytical tools and specialized advisory programs.

Christopher Reimer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with UBS since 2025 and previously worked at Continuum Venture Partners and held research roles at the University at Buffalo. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in computational research and extended travel. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to tailor strategies based on proprietary research and market analysis.

Michael Koziol is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016 and previously at Metlife Securities Inc for nine years. Koziol is also involved in sales related to individual life and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning programs including estate settlement and divorce planning.

Michael Ferranti is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Buffalo. He works with individuals and small businesses to provide custom investment advice and guidance, utilizing Merrill's extensive resources and tools. Michael prioritizes client satisfaction and consistency through open communication and availability. As a specially qualified Portfolio Manager in Merrill's asset management platform, he manages personalized or defined strategies on a discretionary basis which may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He is also a Certified Fiduciary Plan Advisor (CPFA®), a designation from the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Michael worked as a consumer lender at Wells Fargo. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Canisius University. Michael is a native of Buffalo and resides in the Elmwood Village area with his wife Lauren and their children Grace, Charlie, and Sam. Michael participates in community activities including volunteering with the Buffalo Equestrian Center and the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center. His personal interests include football, golfing, ice hockey, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Andrew Schneegold is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and MetLife Resources from 2006 to 2017. He is CEO and president of Schneegold Wealth Solutions Inc., an S Corporation for passthrough tax purposes. Mass Mutual 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved software and structured annual client relationships.

Kristin Marusza is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been active in the financial services industry since 1991 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2006. Kristin specializes in developing financial strategies for high net worth individuals, their families, and businesses to support both their short- and long-term goals. She is a qualified Portfolio Manager who offers traditional financial advice and can manage personalized investment strategies that include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Kristin holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned both her Bachelor's degree and MBA from Canisius College. Kristin participates in community service activities and is involved with professional organizations such as Merrill Lynch Women's Exchange and New York State Women Inc., Buffalo Niagara.

Casey Nuchereno is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2019, including prior roles at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Ian Deluke is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Buffalo, NY, having previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.