Benard Verrico is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at LPL Financial, Lawley, LLC, Lawley Retirement Advisors, and KeyBank. Verrico provides administrative support to Lawley Retirement Advisors, an independent investment advisory firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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.

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.

Samuel Bronsky is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services, and he is a managing partner at Bronsky and Company CPAs, a firm providing tax return preparation and financial statement services. Bronsky is also a partner at Bronsky Wealth Management, a wealth management company affiliated with 1st Global. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to various third-party money managers.

David Will is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent 11 years at AXA Advisors, LLC. He holds the Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

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 roles at Bank of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Bank On Buffalo/CNB Bank, and First Niagara/Northwest Bank NA. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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.

Robert Dibiase is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Clarence Center, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004 and was previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Christopher Lo Tempio is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2013, including six years at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining a multi-asset model portfolio approach with centralized operational and custody services.

Richard Fichter Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Fichter Wealth Management, Inc., where he serves as president, and Securities America Advisors Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a deacon at the First Baptist Church of West Seneca. 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. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to construct portfolios that incorporate a wide range of investment options.

Nicholas Beckman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Lifetime Wealth Management Group, where he serves as an Investment Executive, and has previously been affiliated with Avantax and Securities America. His experience spans financial planning, estate planning, retirement planning, and investment planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor with a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and custodial arrangements.

Thomas Schultz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Seneca, NY, holding a Series 66 license and 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco / Private Ledger Corp. since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Schultz operates an independent fixed insurance business and performs notary duties. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Adam Burns is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with UBS since 2006 and with Troy and Banks since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent consultant for a utility auditing company that specializes in identifying and recovering overcharges on utility invoices. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a wide range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Kenneth Lenfest is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and previously spent four years at Citizens Securities Inc. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from its Investment Institute alongside third-party data.

Christina Wolfe is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2024, following 14 years at Securities America Inc. Wolfe also serves as Chief Compliance Officer at L&M Group Ltd. and maintains a life insurance license in New York. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by advanced asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers. The firm operates a complex platform with multiple mergers and commercial arrangements, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Michele Mundie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. Michele also serves as a Notary Public in the State of New York and is involved with a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Bernard Unger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at firms including Sigma Planning Corporation, Pruco Securities, LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Unger is also involved with Inheritance Planning Group, LLC, an investment-related business connected to his work at LPL. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies.

Jacob Kubala is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in law enforcement, including a role as a police officer at the University at Buffalo. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model.