Elizabeth Grabiec is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary planning 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 Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cetera and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he manages operations at Atlas Wealth Advisors LLC and is involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance and annuities. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on using asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios.

Mark Johnson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Cetera and has held various roles at affiliated and related firms since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Johnson serves as a trustee for Niagara Lutheran Health Care System and as a director of the Clarence Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Justin Chatelle is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Ogorek Wealth Management for eight years and had a four-year tenure at Consumers Beverages. He is also affiliated with CCR Wealth Management LLC, where he provides financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Sandra Anderson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Anderson has experience as a sales representative for Avon Products and has worked in retail cashiering at Kohl’s. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

James Honaker is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 22 years and PI-MAC Corporation for 30 years. Honaker is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and occasionally teaches college planning. He also serves as a board member for Bristol Village, a senior living community. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and uses various tools and third-party solutions to manage diversified portfolios adaptable to clients’ investment restrictions.

Nicholas Gagliardo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously spent 11 years with TIAA-CREF and TIAA before joining Raymond James in 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs.

Brian Burkhardt is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advising, he has real estate ownership in Buffalo, NY. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and ongoing guidance focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Burgio is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 11 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he assists his wife by signing checks for her sole proprietorship business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and various investment vehicles to construct portfolios managed on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Justin Badura is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Medaille College and M&T Securities, Inc. for ten 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Samuel Cappiello is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Samuel works to help clients pursue their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has earned an Associate's Degree/College Diploma from ECC. Samuel leads The Cappiello Group, which has been serving the Western New York area for over 30 years. The group operates with a team structure where each member focuses on a specific portion of the portfolio and planning process, creating tailored and customized portfolios for individual clients. Samuel is committed to community involvement, following the Merrill tradition of participating in the communities served. He volunteers with organizations in the Western New York community.

Colette Safy is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2018, she held roles at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. She also serves as Director of Operations at Northeastern Financial Partners, LLC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across diverse asset classes.

Kevin O'Connor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 20 years and has been involved with Buffalo Brokerage Support, Inc. since 1991, where he serves as president. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment tools and a broad array of financial services.

Justin Sheffield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior experience with Northwest Bank, IRS Help, Price Rite, and FFG LLC / Smart Ride Ltd. 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 provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing various advisory strategies and technology tools to support its advisors.

Sarah Cirillo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 credential and has two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Agricultural Products Extension LLC and Maxim Management Services, as well as operating Zoe Restaurant in 2023. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory programs and offers fiduciary services to qualified plans through credentialed representatives.

Ryan Matthews is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2018, he was with Axa Advisors, LLC for two years and attended the University of Pittsburgh from 2014 to 2018. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models, often implemented through third-party asset managers and advisory platforms, and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Massimo Cimato is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at National Fuel Gas Corporation and Capital Abstract Company. He serves as a board member of the Buffalo Curling Club and is a Public Notary in Erie County. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of advisory programs delivered through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Ronald Moskala is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside his advisory role, he owns a seasonal vacation rental business. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client relationships as ongoing collaborative engagements.

Michael Gimlin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for seven years before joining LPL Financial. Gimlin owns businesses unrelated to investment advisory, including entities used for tax and payroll purposes. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by technology tools.