Jennifer York Whitbeck is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Timothy Clouden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Orchard Park, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience, including 14 years at M&T Securities prior to joining LPL Financial. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, and maintains a broad platform that includes financial planning and institutional programs.

Guy Porter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lancaster, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Kapanek is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business and operates a DBA related to his LPL activities. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a network of investment adviser representatives who use a range of strategies and advisor-facing tools.

David Hirschbine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Hamburg, NY, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2010 and has worked at 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by various technological and operational tools.

Michael Radecke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Finance Committee of the Country Club of Buffalo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and strategies.

Anthony Orange is a financial advisor with Merrill in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Devin Filippi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Alliance Advisory Group, Inc./Park Avenue Securities for one year and has a background that includes roles in education and part-time employment at Imperial Concrete Company. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Thomas Suchocki is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cheektowaga, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner with his sister of a beach house in Canada. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Katherine Mclernon is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investor Service Inc and MassMutual since 2005. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Benard Verrico is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. His work history includes positions at KeyBank and Lawley Retirement Advisors, where he also provides administrative support. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, utilizing a broad range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Thomas Giambra is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at M&T Securities and brief tenures at Wilmington Advisors and LPL Financial prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a diverse range of investment vehicles such as insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Daniel Lipsitz is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at L&M Financial and Securities America Advisors since 2007. Outside of his financial advisory role, he teaches yoga classes several times a month and is involved in home improvement projects through his position as president of 716 Planning. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Carol Ward is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of advising, she is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

David Meisenzahl is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to develop strategies that address their individual financial goals and priorities. David focuses on areas including employee benefits planning, executive and equity compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. David holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University at Albany. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Through Merrill Lynch, he leverages global investing resources as well as the credit, lending, and banking services of Bank of America to support his clients. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys a variety of activities such as hiking, pickleball, reading, scuba diving, skiing, spending time with his family, surfing, swimming, tennis, and traveling.

Michael Di Duro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of St. Mary’s Church in Swormville, NY, where he reviews financial reports and budget activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

David Will is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Kenneth Vampotic is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Bank On Buffalo/CNB Bank, and First Niagara/Northwest Bank NA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Kranz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2010. He specializes in providing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' individual goals, managing custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, and selecting from a broad range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment options. His expertise spans managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a specialization in International Relations from the University at Buffalo. He is a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor within the Merrill Investment Advisory Program and maintains Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations. Additionally, James holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Based in Williamsville, New York, James has lived in the Buffalo area his entire life. He is actively involved in his community, serving as a mentor and supporter of the Kenya Project. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys football, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Douglas Druzbik is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Canandaigua, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.