Conor Fitzhenry is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual and its affiliated MML Investors Services in 2019, he worked at M&T Bank for three years. He is also licensed as an insurance broker, selling life, long-term care, and fixed annuities. 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, emphasizing annual collaborative planning with firm-approved analytic tools.

Louis Benton II is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Citizens Securities Inc., Key Investment Services LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, Benton is involved in the sale of various insurance products and is the owner of an LLC registered for holding real estate. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation through portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Ryan Donaldson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Paychex Inc and was involved in the restaurant business with Mauro Inc and Rocco's Wood Fired Pizza. Outside of financial advising, he owns a landscaping business, The Village Green Lawn Care LLC, and is affiliated with Ocean Wealth Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pensions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Joseph Piegay is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Strategic Financial Solutions, and the Hertz Corporation. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services such as comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach features model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple investment program options delivered through a complex affiliate network.

Thad Borowiak is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines. His prior roles include positions at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC and Girard Securities, Inc. He is a board member of the East Aurora Rotary Club, a nonprofit organization. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term orientation.

Lorraine Carson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc., along with prior employment at National Fuel Gas. She is involved with Ken-Ton Meals On Wheels since 2023. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and a wrap-fee structure, focusing on curated model portfolios rather than institutional plan management.

Thomas Healy is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and an affiliated insurance agency.

Guy Porter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lancaster, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Kapanek is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business and operates a DBA related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a network of investment adviser representatives who use a range of strategies and advisor-facing tools.

Michael Radecke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Finance Committee of the Country Club of Buffalo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and strategies.

Katherine Mclernon is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investor Service Inc and MassMutual since 2005. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, using firm-approved software for goal analysis and delivering written recommendations through collaborative annual planning engagements.

Thomas Giambra is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at M&T Securities and brief tenures at Wilmington Advisors and LPL Financial prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a diverse range of investment vehicles such as insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Daniel Lipsitz is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at L&M Financial and Securities America Advisors since 2007. Outside of financial advising, he teaches yoga classes periodically. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account programs.

Michael Di Duro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of St. Mary’s Church in Swormville, NY, where he reviews financial reports and budget activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Samuel Bronsky is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services, and he is a managing partner at Bronsky and Company CPAs, a firm providing tax return preparation and financial statement services. Bronsky is also a partner at Bronsky Wealth Management, a wealth management company affiliated with 1st Global. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to various third-party money managers.

David Will is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a diverse range of non-advisory financial products.

Kenneth Vampotic is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Bank On Buffalo/CNB Bank, and First Niagara/Northwest Bank NA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Kranz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2010. He specializes in providing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' individual goals, managing custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, and selecting from a broad range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment options. His expertise spans managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a specialization in International Relations from the University at Buffalo. He is a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor within the Merrill Investment Advisory Program and maintains Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations. Additionally, James holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Based in Williamsville, New York, James has lived in the Buffalo area his entire life. He is actively involved in his community, serving as a mentor and supporter of the Kenya Project. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys football, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Lo Tempio is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2013, including six years at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining a multi-asset model portfolio approach with centralized operational and custody services.

Richard Fichter Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors Inc. and OSAIC, and has been president of Fichter Wealth Management, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of West Seneca. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and asset management solutions, supported by technology tools and a broad range of affiliated financial services.