Avery Cywinski is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, Avery worked at BankonBuffalo and has experience in both financial services and hospitality. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Kyle Kazinski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his work at the firm, he has an ownership interest in PKK Wealth Management LLC, where he dedicates part of his time. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds, with recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Scott Miranto is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013, currently serving as a financial advisor in Amherst, NY. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a shot clock operator for college basketball games at Daemen College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data to provide tailored advice within a defined investment universe.

Kevin Malaney is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently associated with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Nusinov is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors Inc for 17 years and has operated his own business, L&M Financial Services, since 2000. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales through L&M Group. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to build and manage portfolios across multiple investment types.

Robert McNicholas is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2022, following 13 years at Saxony Securities, Inc. He also owns McNicholas Capital Corp., a financial services business he has operated since 2002. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Cormier is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a cycling referee for USA Cycling in Colorado Springs. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to clients’ risk profiles.

Elizabeth Evanisko is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at firms including Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial. Evanisko is also the principal of Nova Wealth LLC, the team name under which she conducts business at OSAIC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele ranging from individual investors to pension plans and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and third-party managers to construct tailored portfolios across a variety of asset classes.

Benjamin Whitford is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has also worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Whitford serves as a board member and participates on both the Audit and Investment Committees of Aspire of WNY, a nonprofit that assists individuals with disabilities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented client engagements.

Michael Emser is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he held roles at Crux Wealth Advisors, LLC, Wealth Future, Inc., United Planner Financial Services, and operated his own firm, Michael Emser Wealth Management Group. Outside of his primary advisory roles, he consults with clients and assists with financial planning as an independent contractor for Plail Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs and institutional consulting across its extensive advisor network.

Ashley Nichols is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nichols worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and Equitable. Outside of advisory work, Nichols maintains a social media presence as a content creator on TikTok. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Mande Pignataro is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, Pignataro spent nine years with UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Makey is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Makey serves on the Executive Committee of Trinity Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering broad financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients.

Patrizia Laughton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Jeffery Kruszka Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience and has worked at several firms, including Wealth Advisors Network, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a partner at Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP, a public accounting firm specializing in tax compliance and planning services. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using firm-approved software tools and structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships.

Patricia Hudson is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. She is currently with Ameriprise, where she has worked for one year, following five years at LPL Financial and 18 years at M&T Securities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Sean Huff is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and AxA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Encompass Property Group LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Christopher Sharkey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2017 and previously spent one year at AllianceBernstein. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research to support client strategies.

Tony Watson II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in educational roles, including as a color commentator for University at Buffalo men's basketball. Outside of advising, he has been involved with Pro Training Basketball, Inc. for over a decade. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model to tailor investment solutions based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Robert Vogel is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 14 years. Vogel is the treasurer of the Erie County Law Enforcement Foundation and a director of the 100 Club of Buffalo, both nonprofit organizations supporting law enforcement and emergency service communities in Western New York. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with various investment platforms and third-party solutions, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.