James Teller Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Avantax and Woodbury Financial Services and has operated his own practice, Legacy Financial Group, since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney for his wife and other personal legal matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutions nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Mary Kuehn is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Clarion Wealth Management Partners, and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business selling life insurance to family members. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail, institutional, and high-net-worth investors, providing brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs such as financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process supported by risk-tolerance assessments, portfolio optimization, and a range of discretionary and third-party management strategies.

Michael Gzyl is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019 and previously at Foresters Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Susie Cuke's Pickle Company and a mobile golf simulator business called Tee Box LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Richard Benkleman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America, N.A. during his career. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Orzech is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2020 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Orzech is also president of Orzech Wealth Management and owner of Noble Wealth Partners, both based in Buffalo, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a wide network of advisors, with specialized capabilities in municipal finance and employer retirement plans.

Adam Glaser is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, including time when the firm was known as AxA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions.

Peter Haag is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and manager of JeaNala LLC, a business based in Clarence Center, NY. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research and modeling to generate tailored retirement recommendations.

James Joseph is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Dale Bielicki is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2017. Prior to his career in finance, he spent 22 years at Carolina Furniture. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics without implementing those recommendations directly. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate planning and asset management services.

Cameron Blair is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Alignerr, Asclepius, eBay, Hugo Boss, Inspire Dental Group, and Napoli per la moda. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Rosemarie Rath is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2018, she worked at L&M Financial Services for 24 years and at Axa Advisors, LLC for 2 years. Outside of her financial advisory role, she owns and operates Designs by Roses, an art business based in Orchard Park, NY. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

David Turkasz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Citizens Securities, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a range of affiliated portfolio services.

Patrick Topper is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2014 and was previously affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Topper Financial, a service entity related to insurance and financial services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and various corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Stacey Prowse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, she worked at OSAIC for two years and Royal Alliance Associates Inc. for 23 years. She is also a notary in Williamsville, NY. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Sheila Visco is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Jordan Wealth Management and Calamar Financial Group, with earlier experience at C & M Capital Resources, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that enables advisors to utilize a range of portfolio management options, including affiliated and third-party models, bespoke strategies, and various program structures across discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Michael Davern is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Citigroup. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of investment and planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds.

Robert Ervolina is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He serves as CEO of Lifetime Wealth Management Group, Inc., where he focuses on financial, estate, retirement, and investment planning. He is also the sole trustee of his late grandfather’s estate. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Nathan Ibarra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, and Guggenheim Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.

John Penna is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Cadaret Grant, Blackridge Asset Management, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he owns CW Virtual Offices, providing virtual office services, and analyzes client finances related to Medicaid for Elder Care Solutions of Western New York. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes retail investors, retirement plan participants, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to multiple custodial platforms.

Robert Rosen is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Inc. for 17 years and has been involved with the United States Golf Association and local high school hockey coaching for over two decades. Rosen also serves as president and board member of the Buffalo District Golf Association. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization while supporting various investment strategies and programs.