Cody Williams is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, including its prior affiliation with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he 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’s approach involves risk assessment and matching clients to various advisory programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party asset management solutions.

David Starck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with M&T Securities since 1997 and joined 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

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 financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has been with M&T Securities Inc. since 2008. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Roseann Gannon is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. 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 offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to each client's risk profile through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

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.