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 career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Axa Advisors, LLC, as well as a position at St. Gregory the Great Parish. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Michael Malaney is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed as a tax preparer. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting.

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 with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he is president of Harbor Media, an advertising agency he has operated since 2009, and serves as a volunteer Democratic Committeeman for Erie County, NY. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by an integrated platform combining advisory services with active sales of financial products.

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 at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

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 at Equitable Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, including a prior role at Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Cara Safy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

Robert Ellis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert J. Ellis Financial Advisors, LLC and Crux Wealth Advisors, LLC. Ellis also serves as CEO of Ellis Legacy Advisors, LLC, a company related to payroll services for advisory fees. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized programs in municipal finance and retirement plan consulting.

William Jones is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Orchard Rouge LLC and Louisiana State among other roles. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers, managing a substantial amount of assets on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.