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Vincent S
Series 63, Series 65
Amherst, NY
OSAIC
Vincent Smith is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with L&M Financial Services, where he engages in insurance sales and financial services administration. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.
Ryan K
Series 63
Amherst, NY
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Ryan Kane is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2013. MML 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.
Lawrence K
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
West Seneca, NY
LPL Financial
Lawrence Kavanaugh Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Seneca, NY, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Consumer's Beverages, Inc., a closely held business in Buffalo, NY. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL and third-party providers.
Jay S
Series 66
Williamsville, NY
Merrill
Jay Sackett is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads The Sackett Team. He began his career as an investment banker in New York City with a major Wall Street firm, focusing on mergers and acquisitions within the private equity community. Jay joined Merrill Lynch in 2006 with the goal of helping individuals and families manage and steward their multi-generational wealth. Jay graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University in 2003 with a B.S. degree in applied economics and management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards and serves as a qualified Portfolio Manager in the firm's Investment Advisory Program. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jay resides in Clarence Center with his wife and three daughters. He is actively involved in his church and local community, where he enjoys serving and encouraging others. His personal interests include camping, cooking, fishing, football, hiking, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.
Paul E
Series 63
Williamsville, NY
OSAIC
Paul Eberz is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Investacorp Advisory Services. In addition to advisory services, he is a licensed insurance agent in New York, offering long-term care insurance, life products, term insurance, and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm combines brokerage and investment advisory services with financial planning, retirement consulting, and managed account solutions, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios.
Anthony S
Series 63, Series 65
Amherst, NY
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Anthony Scalise is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, and Invest Financial Corporation. Scalise is also engaged in advisory and insurance-related roles outside of his primary employment. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, combining proprietary models and third-party strategies across various custody platforms.
Elizabeth M
Series 66
Williamsville, NY
Ameriprise
Elizabeth Moser is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Alden State Bank and Tractor Supply Co. Prior to her finance career, she was involved in preschool education and homeschooling. 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-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.
Tyler P
Series 66, Series 63
Amherst, NY
J.P. Morgan Securities
Tyler Powell Kelly is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes positions at KeyBank, Tops Friendly Markets, and Citizens Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.
David B
Series 66
Depew, NY
Raymond James Financial
David Burgio Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, assessing clients' insurance needs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutions. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing firm research and asset-allocation analysis to tailor recommendations.
Kevin M
CFP®, Series 63
Williamsville, NY
LPL Financial
Kevin Mahoney is a CFP® professional with 47 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked with Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for over 16 years and leads Mahoney Financial Group, Inc. Additionally, he is involved in investment research through SC Parker LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research.
Kevin K
Series 63, Series 66
Lockport, NY
LPL Financial
Kevin Kopec is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, LP and Northwest Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research from LPL Research and third-party providers.
Michael H
CFP®, Series 63
Williamsville, NY
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Michael Hardy is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021. His prior experience includes 12 years with FSC Securities Corporation and he has been involved with Mollot & Hardy Inc. since 2008. Hardy has ownership interests in Ocean Wealth Group LLC and a family-owned real estate entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management solutions across multiple platforms and incorporates proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.
William L
Series 63, Series 65
Williamsville, NY
Equitable Advisors
William Lunney Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, 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.
James M
Series 65, Series 63
Buffalo, NY
LPL Financial
James Madan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Northwest Bank since 2016, where he continues to maintain responsibilities alongside his role at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.
Christopher C
Series 63, Series 66
Williamsville, NY
OSAIC
Christopher Chiles is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC and Five Star Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he works part-time as a tax preparer with Jackson Hewitt. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.
Michael B
Series 66
Depew, NY
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Michael Borowiak Jr. is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and several other financial services and corporate firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in coaching and refereeing hockey. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides multiple investment implementation strategies and maintains both proprietary and third-party model portfolios.
Cody B
CFP®, Series 66
Amherst, NY
OSAIC
Cody Blasko is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc., and spent six years with Brothers of Mercy. He holds a life insurance license in New York and is employed part-time by L&M Group Ltd. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage a range of investment portfolios.
John H
Series 63
Williamsville, NY
Ameriprise
John Hornung is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Hertel North Park Youth Little League and holds board positions in local community organizations. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.
John A
Series 63, Series 65
Williamsville, NY
Cetera
John Ariola is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Avantax Advisory Services. Ariola is the owner of BearingStone Wealth, Inc., a financial services and business valuation firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisory platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.
Evan B
Series 63
Williamsville, NY
LPL Financial
Evan Baskin Evans is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He held roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and S.C. Parker & Co., Inc. before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Evans also maintains a business interest as a registered representative of SC Parker, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.
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