Donald Kohnstamm is a financial advisor at Cetera with 58 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services since 2013, with prior experience dating back to 1973 at Desmon & Kohnstamm Inc. He serves as president and owner of Desmon & Kohnstamm, Inc., an insurance-related business, and is a board member and governance committee member of the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Yaman Sharma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several major firms, including JPMorgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside his advisory role, he is a partner in Dravin Private Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market models as part of its advisory process.

Devon Tobler is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank and Target Corporation. Tobler also worked at Dash's Market for eight years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through its network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and related services.

Michael Gnacinski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also has longstanding tenures with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities Inc. since 1999. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as collaborative annual relationships using analytical tools to guide investment strategies.

John Ahrens is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1987 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, Ahrens is president and part owner of Buflife Agency Inc., a life and health insurance agency. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Kenneth Sendlak is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016 and was previously with Metlife Securities, Inc. from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a representative and producer for Specific Solutions, focusing on fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning supported by firm-approved software tools and offers specialized services including divorce planning and estate settlement.

Michael Rea is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including its predecessor entity Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models and emphasizing risk assessment and tailored investment solutions.

Erin Harrington is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, she worked at M&T Bank and held various roles including statistician for Daemen College Athletics, where she has served since 2019. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning and asset management services. The firm utilizes a range of investment programs and third-party asset managers to tailor solutions based on client risk tolerance and goals.

Shane Federko is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PRUCO Securities, Summit Wealth Management, and MoonBrook Country Club, as well as work in educational institutions such as SUNY Fredonia, Jamestown Community College, and Jamestown Public Schools. 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 utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various affiliated services.

Jonathan Fichter is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Securities America Inc and OSAIC. Fichter also operates Fichter Wealth Management as a DBA. 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 services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools for advisors.

Avery Cywinski is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, Avery worked at BankonBuffalo and has experience in both financial services and hospitality. 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 with a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Scott Miranto is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013, currently serving as a financial advisor in Amherst, NY. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a shot clock operator for college basketball games at Daemen College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data to provide tailored advice within a defined investment universe.

Kevin Malaney is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently associated with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Nusinov is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 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. Nusinov is also engaged in insurance sales through his role as an agent with L&M Wealth Management. 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 with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account solutions.

Robert McNicholas is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2022, following 13 years at Saxony Securities, Inc. He also owns McNicholas Capital Corp., a financial services business he has operated since 2002. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Cormier is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a cycling referee for USA Cycling in Colorado Springs. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to clients’ risk profiles.

Elizabeth Evanisko is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial. She is also a principal at Nova Wealth LLC, through which she conducts her advisory business under Osaic. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio solutions. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Benjamin Whitford is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has also worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Whitford serves as a board member and participates on both the Audit and Investment Committees of Aspire of WNY, a nonprofit that assists individuals with disabilities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented client engagements.

Ashley Nichols is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, following prior roles at Equitable Advisors LLC and Akron Central School District. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a social media presence as a content creator on TikTok. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mande Pignataro is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, Pignataro worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for nine years. 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.