Jordan Buell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked at Safran Aerosystems/Zodiac Oxygen Systems and the State University of New York at Cortland. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and sponsored advisory programs to deliver its services.

Nicholas Zinter is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at City National Bank since 2019 in addition to his tenure at RBC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to client risk profiles and employs both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gregory Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Axa Advisors. He has also been involved with St. Gregory the Great Parish. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and emphasizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Malaney is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2025, following seven years at Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a tax preparer. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and a broad advisor network.

Adam Schmitz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at USA Industrials and has been involved with 189 Burger, a business he has been associated with for two years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kenneth Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent offering accident, health, disability income, traditional life insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, as well as property and casualty insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through multiple platforms and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include a broad range of investment options.

Robert Peterson Jr. is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic since 2024. His prior experience includes seven years at Securities America Advisors and INVEST Financial Corp. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in brokering traditional life insurance and annuity products through multiple local agencies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing various investment platforms, asset allocation tools, and third-party money managers to construct portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Marc Pearlman is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and more than 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including EverBank and Securities America Advisors, Inc., and has managed his own advisory practice since 2002. His work involves developing strategy, selecting managers, managing portfolios, and selecting investments. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Harender Arora is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenures at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. He serves as a trustee of the Niagara Frontier Sikh Society. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services using various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Phillip Tronolone is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Harbor Media, an advertising agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

John Byron is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, holding the title of First Vice President. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2007 and leads a team supported by experienced Wealth Management Client Associates. John provides financial advisory services designed to simplify and customize wealth management according to each client's individual goals. His professional expertise includes investment management, retirement planning and IRA distribution management, estate planning, college tuition planning, cash flow management, legacy planning, philanthropy, and liability and trust services through Bank of America entities. John employs a disciplined process that involves assessing clients' financial objectives and risk tolerance, developing tailored investment strategies, and regularly reviewing progress to optimize outcomes. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Finance from Buffalo State College. His personal interests include boxing, fishing, music, spending time with family, and traveling. He approaches his work with a philosophy centered on collaborating one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals.

Bryan Roland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including nine years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a school instructor for the North Tonawanda School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Christopher Scott is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered 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 and investment consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Richard Hillman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mr. Hillman earned a Bachelor's Degree from Princeton University. His credentials reflect his expertise in financial planning and investment advisory.

Robert Jellinick is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 30 years of experience within the financial services industry, having begun his career with Merrill Lynch in 2000. Robert specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Robert holds a bachelor's degree in Business and Marketing from Niagara University, earned in 1987. He carries professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Raised in Western New York, Robert resides in Clarence with his wife Daylan and their four children. He serves on several non-profit boards within the community. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Jacob Erenstoft is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm’s approach includes risk assessment and matching clients to program models or managers, utilizing third-party managers and proprietary programs without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Cara Safy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Bank since 2015 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from its Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Dawn Maher is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2012 and is also an associate at Scheff Liddell Wealth Group in Clarence, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Raymond Pavicich is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in East Aurora, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2012 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he consults with financial advisors through Mindshift Financial Coaching, focusing on building planning-centered practices. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures planning as annual, collaborative relationships and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Ann Nicholson Wright is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 1984, providing financial advisory services to clients. Ann holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation and is also recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She graduated from Colgate University with a bachelor's degree in Mathematics. Ann specializes in Goals Based Wealth Management, focusing on individualized financial planning through ongoing conversations tailored to each client's needs. Her areas of expertise include individual wealth management as well as business retirement planning, offering services for 401(k) and profit sharing plans.