Garek Schultz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at M&T Bank and Citi Bank among other roles. Outside of his advisory work, Schultz owns and manages a duplex property in Buffalo, where he also resides. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and is notable for its municipal advisory services and extensive affiliate network.

Joanne Beaton is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with MassMutual Financial Group and MML Investors Services Inc since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president of Women United, an organization supporting agencies affiliated with the United Way of Niagara County. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships that focus on goal-based recommendations without discretionary authority.

Edward Tunmore is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. and IDS Life Insurance Company. Tunmore is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and various investment programs.

Chad Allen is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Novem Group, American Portfolios Financial Services, Pruco Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a co-power of attorney fiduciary appointment and is an insurance agent. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process with various portfolio management options and is notable for its scale, recent consolidation, and complex affiliate network.

Joseph Bianchi is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adapts financial plans as clients' situations evolve. Joseph has expertise in areas including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He emphasizes understanding what matters to each client and their family to create tailored strategies. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University. Outside of his professional work, Joseph's personal interests include camping, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, hunting, ice hockey, music, and skiing.

Cody Williams is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2009. Williams serves as a board member for the Orchard Park Academy of Finance. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on client risk assessment and personalized investment solutions.

David Starck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He worked at M&T Securities, Inc. for over two decades before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Shawn Connolly is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2018. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. and Equitable Advisors. Connolly operates within an affiliate entity related to his LPL business during securities trading hours. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by various operational tools.

Carl Walck Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for eight years and LINCOLN FINANCIAL ADVISORS Corporation for one year. He is also involved with Bespoke Planning, Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Dominic Ruzzine is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and previously worked at M&T Securities Inc. for 13 years. 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 model portfolio programs, supported by both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

George Di Matteo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following a 13-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and utilizes detailed modeling techniques to assist clients in planning.

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.

James Suchocki is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1988 and Primerica Financial Services since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Finance. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on a range of strategic investment models implemented with the support of BNY Mellon Advisors.

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.

Michael Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, Crane Capital Group, Inc., and C. John Crane, Inc. Aside from advisory roles, he is involved in insurance sales and operates a life settlement business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party managers and investment strategies.