Patrick McGuire is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham LLC from 2016 to 2020. McGuire serves as a Professional Advisor Council Member for the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations with customized portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm integrates in-house and third-party investment managers and offers a range of advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Mark Beardi is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked with firms including IC Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, and Invest Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent in insurance and benefits activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and provides proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Michael Evereth is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Steven Goodwin is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates and Signator Investors and owns Goodwin Insurance Agency, where he has been involved since 1988. Outside of his advisory career, Goodwin is a certified professional ski instructor and trainer with the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program at Holiday Valley Ski Resort. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supported by various managed account strategies and third-party manager options.

Ryan Timmons is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including time at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a vacation rental property in Buffalo, NY. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Andrew Radziwon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Kovack Advisors, Kovack Securities, Krieger & Associates, and Dhr Consulting. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2008. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Ryan Liddell is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial and has been a part of the firm since 2016. He also leads the Scheff Liddell Wealth Group, providing financial advice to clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals, with additional capabilities in municipal advising and specialized retirement plan consulting.

James Cappiello is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1988, beginning his career immediately after earning his bachelor's degree from Canisius College. Over his 35 years in the investment field, James has gained extensive experience navigating market cycles and providing investment guidance. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), James focuses on connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Outside of his professional role, James enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Blake Rickan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Rickan coaches youth lacrosse with several local organizations in the Buffalo area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide 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 corporate-sponsored financial planning services.

Zachary Damstetter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2016 to 2023 and has been with M&T Bank and LPL Financial since 2024. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Peter Breitsch is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

William Sharp is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2026 and has diverse work experience including roles in education and local businesses. Prior to joining the firm, Sharp worked in various positions spanning the public sector and retail. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and broker-dealer services through affiliated entities.

Maria Zinter is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Patricia Sargent is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. Her prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Securities. She also operates Davis Financial Services, a business related to her LPL advisory activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party models, supported by technology tools and a broad array of non-advisory financial services.

Ronald Willis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and has been associated with Northwest Bank since 2016. 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 a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Wyrozub is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, alongside his tenure at MetLife Resources beginning in 2006. 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, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Joseph Lipsitz is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for over 15 years and owns L&M Financial Services where he provides insurance advice and tax preparation services. Lipsitz serves as Treasurer for the Williamsville Education Foundation, a nonprofit supporting educational programs in the Williamsville Central School District. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is noted for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activities.

David Weigand is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Silver Grove Advisory Services and LPL Financial LLC. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dominic Stutz is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he also works seasonally as a scare actor at Six Flags Darien Lake. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm relies on model-driven portfolio implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated financial services.

Peter Grimm is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked for NEXT Financial Group for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Grimm is also licensed as an insurance agent with activities in fixed annuities and life/health insurance. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by various advisor-facing tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.