Samuel Hamlett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Wilmington Brokerage Services Company for 10 years and M&T Securities, Inc. for 23 years. 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 and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Coffaro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His career includes work at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2020 before continuing with Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of investment adviser representatives and third-party program sponsors. The firm emphasizes personalized risk assessment and client-specific model matching without sponsoring its own wrap fee programs.

Daniel Mcauliffe is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, including its predecessor AXA Advisors. Mcauliffe serves as vice president of the Buffalo Squash Racquettes Association and is a board member of both 716 Squash, Inc. and Child and Family Services, reflecting involvement in local community organizations. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions, offering a range of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

James Stark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, M&T Securities, and Eagle Strategies (NY Life). LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Bryan Plunkett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Axa Advisors and First Source Advantage, LLC. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Historical Association of Lewiston. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a client-focused approach that includes risk assessment and uses a mix of proprietary and third-party investment programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Ryan Gill is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors since 2004. His prior work includes 16 years at Axa Advisors, LLC. 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’s advisory approach involves personalized risk assessment and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Randy Toth is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors and Citigroup. In addition to his advisory work, he brokers life and health insurance and provides tax preparation services. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering a range of brokerage and advisory programs that emphasize model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through a multi-advisor platform.

Paul Di Pirro Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005 and is also involved with Buffalo Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he has administrative duties with a partnership entity and is a member of a real estate entity that owns office space used for his financial advisory practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Michael Lurz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Amherst, NY, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, he owns a business entity established for liability protection related to his office space. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Kenneth Ulrich is a CFP® professional with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has previously worked with firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as president of a family ranch real estate holding company and is a founding partner of Bearingstone Wealth, Inc., a marketing entity for financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supporting various program structures and investment strategies.

Michael R. Kenline is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2019, attracted by their comprehensive financial strategies and focus on providing a world-class customer experience. In his role, Mr. Kenline emphasizes a team approach while meeting directly with clients to oversee their financial health and help them pursue their long-term goals. Mr. Kenline specializes in areas such as Corporate Executive Services, Equity Compensation Services, Liquidity Management, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Small Business Strategies, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from SUNY Fredonia. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Kenline is a Trustee and Board Member of the Westminster Economic Development Initiative. His personal interests include boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, skiing, and swimming.

Kristina Hanna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Citi and Orthodent Laboratory. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

Collin Shapiro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2018, following two years at People's Securities, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Timothy Downing is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, having been with MML Investors Services since 2015 and affiliated with MassMutual since 2012. MML 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 offers financial planning, asset management, wrap programs, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Richard Ewel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and was previously associated with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. for 21 years. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in reviewing clients' annuities through his insurance-related activities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across various programs including comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by analytical tools and multiple management options.

Luke Genewick is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Samuel's Grande Manor, CUTCO Knives, and the Village of Lancaster Department of Public Works. Outside the financial industry, he has experience in education and retail businesses. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors to deliver its investment solutions.

Sally Allen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an officer and treasurer for Lancaster Unleashed, a nonprofit organization focused on raising funds for a dog park. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management solutions supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Edward Lisowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including roles at M&T Bank and M&T Securities from 2007 through 2021 before joining 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Keddie is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2007, including time when it operated as Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the executor of his father's estate. 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’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match them with appropriate advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party programs.

Joan Simmonds is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on retirement income planning, risk reduction strategies, and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies. Her role involves helping clients navigate important life transitions and safeguard their assets. Joan has been a Financial Advisor since 2006 and holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. She earned a Master of Education in Counseling from Bridgewater State College and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Siena College. Joan holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In her work, Joan conducts personal consultations to help clients identify and articulate their unique financial and life goals, developing retirement-income plans and wealth transfer strategies accordingly. She also reviews clients' progress and provides regular updates. Outside of her professional work, Joan is involved with the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women initiative and enjoys boating, reading, and dancing.