Benjamin Mc Pherson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018, including a prior role at The College at Brockport. Mc Pherson serves on the finance committee of the Medina Area Project, where he works on budgeting for current and future initiatives. He has also provided financial support to his spouse’s hair salon, Mera Hair Co., to upgrade its facility. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Peter Hafner is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. His prior roles include positions at NEXT Financial Group Inc. and First Allied firms, totaling over 15 years of service in those organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services in addition to his financial advisory activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions and operational support tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jason Spatz is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017, following a 13-year tenure at Citigroup. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ja Rashande Smith is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. Smith has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Moldenhauer & Associates before joining Mass Mutual. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, utilizing firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Ryan Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Culain Capital Management LLC, Johnson & Ghirsig Wealth Advisors, and Morlock & Company LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of EPIC, a youth-focused organization, where he reviews financial statements and endowment performance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Robert Schilling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Metlife Securities Inc., and Phoenix Home Life. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business focused on buying, trading, and selling sports memorabilia. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, incorporating model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized investment strategies.

Joseph Beecher is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in retirement benefits consulting and investment planning. Joseph advises corporate retirement plans and develops investment strategies for high net worth individuals, retirees, and small business owners. His approach incorporates insurance and estate planning services to assist clients in meeting their financial goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY College at Buffalo and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He serves on the Board of Directors for the Girls Education Collaborative, participates on the United Way Endowment Committee, and acts as Class Representative for Canisius High School. Joseph lives in Buffalo, NY with his wife Amanda and their three children. Outside of his professional role, Joseph enjoys adventure sports, basketball, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, spending time with family, and watching movies. He is involved in the community through his work with Canisius High School and the Girls Education Collaborative.

Frank Diulus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 21 years and has operated Diulus Financial since 2004. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors.

Roseann Gannon is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and WNY Asset Management. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s risk profile.

Denise Pacer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anthony Di Pasquale is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in various positions including at Blaze Pizza, Amazon Warehouse, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Towne Cleaners, and Williamsville East High School. 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 various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Joseph Lane is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor entity, Axa Advisors, since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, Lane serves as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Governance for the Greater Niagara Frontier Council #380 of the Boy Scouts of America. 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 range of program models and third-party asset managers, delivering advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Rohan Iyer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in education at Syracuse University and Nichols School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Christopher Campbell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 license and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed Inc. for one year before joining Raymond James in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Noble Wealth Partners, Inc., overseeing its day-to-day operations and growth. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized programs and partnerships.

Thomas Aldrich III is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously at SagePoint Financial and State Farm Insurance. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation business under Maritom Enterprises LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with a range of managed account programs and third-party money manager options.

Brady Haupt is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at MML Investors Services and MassMutual. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Susquehanna University and Knoebels Groves Crystal Pool. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Fred Hunt is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and L&M Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with L&M Group. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization within a multi-advisor platform.

Joseph Greenwald is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, where he has worked since 2015. He has 11 years of industry experience primarily within Morgan Stanley’s private banking and wealth management divisions. Outside of his advisory role, Greenwald serves on the finance committee of the Park Country Club and has worked as a grocery shopper for Instacart. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market return estimates.

David Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Niagara Falls, NY, with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at USI Insurance Services for six years before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Justin Samland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Amherst, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously held roles at M&T Securities and M&T Bank. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Northwest Bank as a Personal Financial Associate. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by a broad platform that includes advisory and brokerage solutions.