Thomas Conway is a CFP® with experience at Note Advisors, LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Clearstead Advisors and Zappitelli Financial Services. His background includes five years as a full-time student prior to entering the industry. Note Advisors, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, pensions, and corporations, with a focus on high-net-worth households. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio and investment management, tax preparation, estate-planning assistance, and wealth coaching through a structured, client-driven process.

Ryan Ficorilli is a financial advisor with Silver Grove Advisory Services in Orchard Park, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Silver Grove Financial Group since 2017 and previously worked at LPL Financial for eight years. Silver Grove Advisory Services provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses, managing approximately $453.6 million in client assets. The firm offers diversified, long-term oriented portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with supplemental individual securities, and utilizes multiple delivery models to meet client objectives.

Patrick Sgroi is a financial advisor at Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Sgroi Financial, LLC, and LPL Financial. He serves as president of the Jeffery Michael Sgroi Foundation and holds board positions at Orchard Park Country Club and St. Francis High School. Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and reducing the risk of permanent capital loss, utilizing both internal and third-party investment resources.

Ryan Myers is a Series 66-registered advisor with Sandhill Investment Management in Buffalo, NY, where he has worked for 10 years. He has seven years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Compliance Approved, LLC, a software company that offers an AI-powered tool for reviewing marketing materials for SEC and FINRA compliance issues. Sandhill Investment Management serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients, providing portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and model portfolios across multiple platforms. The firm uses a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach with a long-term, buy-and-hold orientation and offers diversified asset allocation and specialized strategies including municipal bonds and preferred equity.

Shant Goubrial is a financial advisor at Sandhill Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Sandhill since 2011. Sandhill Investment Management serves individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, retirement plans, and trusts by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery for UMA programs, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a research-driven investment process focused on fundamental analysis and long-term equity positions.

Brian Clouden is a financial advisor with Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Sgroi Financial, LLC, and LPL Financial. Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC is a multi-team firm that provides investment advisory services, serving clients through a combination of independent advisory and broker-dealer relationships.

Nathan Severson is a financial advisor at Silver Grove Advisory Services with a Series 65 credential. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior experience working in educational and community roles, including positions at State University of New York and Erie Community College. His background also includes involvement with local organizations such as the Hamburg Village Swim Center. Silver Grove Advisory Services provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses, managing approximately $453.6 million in client assets. The firm employs a diversified, long-term oriented investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual stocks, bonds, and options as needed, and offers a variety of delivery models including direct discretionary management and referral services.

Vincent Scarsella is a CFP® certificant with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 11 years. Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC provides personalized financial planning, investment management, and related consulting services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and risk reduction, with portfolios reviewed by an internal Investment Committee and implemented through multiple custodians.

Edwin Johnston III is a financial advisor with Sandhill Investment Management in Buffalo, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sandhill Investment Management, he has been associated with Sandhill Capital Partners LLC since 2004. Sandhill Investment Management serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients, offering portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and model portfolios. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up research approach focused on companies with economic advantages and strong cash flow, using a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy and providing diversified asset allocation options.

Phillip Vance is a financial advisor with Sterling Investment Counsel, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, SII Investments, Inc., and 1717 Capital Management Company. He is involved in Jensen, Marks, Langer & Vance LLC, an affiliated entity that provides office and brokerage support. Sterling Investment Counsel offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages over $1 billion across approximately 850 clients, employing an Investment Policy Committee to construct core portfolios while tailoring individual portfolios to client objectives and restrictions.

Brian Norman is a financial advisor at Moldenhauer & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Merit Financial Advisors, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Moldenhauer & Associates provides financial planning and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through platform relationships, primarily with Commonwealth, and serves as a sponsor and supervisory overseer for wrap fee programs and third-party managers.

Angelo D'amato Goodenough is a financial advisor at Sanderson Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Note Advisors, LLC for three years. Prior to his advisory roles, he was affiliated with the University at Buffalo for six years. Sanderson Wealth Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation using capital market assumptions and risk analysis, primarily implementing strategies through mutual funds and ETFs, and is notable for managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis while maintaining relationships with insurance companies.

Julianne Incardona is a financial advisor with Silver Grove Advisory Services in Orchard Park, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Silver Grove since 2017 and previously with LPL Financial and M&T Securities. Silver Grove Advisory Services manages approximately $453.6 million in client assets, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by individual securities as needed, and offers multiple delivery models including direct discretionary management and platform referrals.

Summer Mckellar is a financial advisor at Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group since 2017, with prior experience at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Lawley Retirement Advisors. Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and risk reduction, delivering services primarily on a discretionary basis and utilizing both internal and third-party investment strategies.

Katie Weibel is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Silver Grove Advisory Services. She has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC and M&T Securities, Inc. Since 2022, she has hosted a radio show focused on financial topics with New York Marketing. Silver Grove Advisory Services provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses, managing approximately $453.6 million in client assets through a mix of discretionary management, referrals, and multiple sponsored platforms.

Annette Olday is a financial advisor with Silver Grove Advisory Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Silver Grove since 2017 and concurrently serves at LPL Financial and Meridia Community Federal Credit Union. Outside of her advisory roles, she is involved with Meridia Community Federal Credit Union in a financial institution capacity and has experience as a non-variable insurance agent. Silver Grove Advisory Services provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $453.6 million in client assets, using diversified portfolios primarily comprised of low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with additional use of stocks, bonds, and options as needed.

Carl Bader is a financial advisor with Sanderson Wealth Management, LLC in Buffalo, NY, holding five years of industry experience. He has been associated with Sanderson Wealth Management since 2001. Sanderson Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on asset allocation, manager due diligence, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing mutual funds and ETFs to offer liquidity and transparency.

Ryan Smith is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Waterford Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Dopkins Wealth Management and Canisius College. Waterford Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates with discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages over $337 million in discretionary assets and employs a strategic asset allocation approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and model portfolios tailored to client needs.

Jason Weber is a financial advisor at Silver Grove Advisory Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Silver Grove Advisory Services since 2017 and LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of advisory services, he is the owner and operator of Sterling Tax & Accounting LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. Silver Grove Advisory Services manages approximately $453.6 million in client assets and provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and offers multiple delivery models including direct management and referrals to independent managers.

Thomas Waring is a financial advisor with Note Advisors, LLC in Buffalo, NY. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Waring has been with Note Advisors since 2014, working as part of a six-advisor team. Note Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio and investment management, and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, pensions, and corporations, with a focus on high-net-worth households. The firm offers a planners-first workflow that integrates holistic financial modeling and coordinated implementation, alongside in-house tax preparation and multigenerational wealth coaching programs.