Gary Kokin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior firms include NEXT Financial Group, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. 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 diversified advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, featuring various portfolio programs and institutional platforms.

Andrew Piatek is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He operates a local financial planning team, Longevity Wealth Partners, LLC, based in Orchard Park, NY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance and trust services through affiliated entities.

Steven Fretthold is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator or executor of an estate and trustee of a trust for a family member. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party advisory models and tools.

Jaclyn Greiner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Bank of America Merrill Lynch for 13 years before joining her current firm in 2024. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Lawrence Pignataro Jr. is a CFP® certificant with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes long tenures at Investacorp, Inc. and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a financial services firm offering tax preparation, accounting, and life insurance sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, and charities. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach and supports both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

James Nazzaro 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 in various roles including positions at Brazen Brewing and Perla Seafood Bistro. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of third-party advisory models and proprietary tools.

Alan Gnoinski is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Sagepoint Financial, and he is a partner at Lincoln Sparrow Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Buffalo Bourdain LLC, a food truck business specializing in gnocchi. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Paul Larou is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. His career includes 14 years at Guardian Life and more recent roles at Park Avenue Securities and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed annuities sales and service. 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 various investment programs and advisory services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools but not for direct investment decisions.

Timothy Stone is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a winery business, A Gust of Sun Winery, where he serves as a tasting room attendant. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

James Cummings is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches alpine ski racing in Ellicottville, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 financial advisors.

Jeffrey Budzinski is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Lumsden & McCormick Financial Services and Avantax, with a career spanning roles at 1ST Global Advisors and Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP. He currently serves as a financial professional at Lifetime Wealth Management, an affiliate of Lumsden McCormick. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Frederick Rickan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007 and currently coaches in the Lou Ehrig Youth Baseball League. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Klocke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Seneca, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investment Services since 1999 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to investment services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients using model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers and provides an operational model centered on tiered wrap fees and ongoing oversight of investment models.

Daniel Lawrence is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors, Key Investment Services, and KeyBank. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed as a valet at the Lockport Town and Country Club and also works with DoorDash. Cetera Investment Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, access to third-party money managers, and a range of program structures designed to meet diverse client needs.

Kevin Arndt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Next Financial Group Inc. He is also involved in healthcare through a small ownership interest in a healthcare-related business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisory services.

James Mcnamara is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. Mcnamara serves on the board of directors for Snowpine Village, a residential condominium community. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Adam Goldfarb is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012 and operates Goldfarb Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Follow the Hummingbird Consulting, a firm that provides consulting services to socially responsible and environmentally conscious startups. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to assist clients in achieving their financial goals.

Peter Simmonds is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a co-founder of The Simmonds Group, a team of financial professionals offering services such as retirement planning, income planning, wealth management, and legacy planning. Peter works with retirees, near-retirees, their families, and business owners primarily in Western and Central New York, as well as clients across the United States. With professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Peter applies a disciplined and conservative investment philosophy. He incorporates Sustainable and Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) as key risk management components in portfolio management, seeking to balance reasonable growth with the client's values and goals. Peter holds a Master's Degree from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's Degree from Siena College. He is involved in community organizations such as the Baldwinsville Youth Soccer Association, David's Refuge, Friends of Beaver Lake Nature Center, and the Siena College Alumni Association. Personal interests include baseball, cooking, gardening, genealogy, reading, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

Jennifer Odonnell is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2026. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets capabilities.

Michael Peters is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including during its prior affiliation as AXA Advisors. Peters is also a member of The BlackOak Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm offers a variety of advisory models and works with third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored programs while providing ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.