Julie Barr is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple firms over her career, including LPL Financial and Robert J. Ellis Financial Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, Barr owns and operates The Crossroads Doula, a life coaching business unrelated to financial services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a wide network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Michael Skrzypczyk is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial and has prior experience at Nottingham Advisors and SUNY Geneseo. Michael is based in Orchard Park, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Evan Wardner is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked with WNY Asset Management and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and has been self-employed under Empiron Agency for over three decades. Wardner is involved with the AIM Independent Living Center in Painted Post, NY, in a non-investment capacity. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Victor Tomasulo III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investor Service Inc and MassMutual since 2005. MassMutual Investors Services operates as 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, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations without discretionary authority.

James Cummings is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches alpine ski racing in Ellicottville, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 financial advisors.

Gerald Ogilvie IV is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015, including prior service at AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across the wealth spectrum, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory programs and managers.

James Orzech is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2020 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Orzech is also president of Orzech Wealth Management and owner of Noble Wealth Partners, both based in Buffalo, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a wide network of advisors, with specialized capabilities in municipal finance and employer retirement plans.

James Joseph is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Kevin Birt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamburg, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Black Diamond Custom Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, Lincoln Financial Securities, and HSBC Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as an experimental participant at the University at Buffalo and is involved in product tasting for Lactalis USA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management options, supporting its network of over 22,900 advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Joseph Gunning is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamburg, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Davis Financial and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he maintained a DBA business entity under Davis Financial Service. He also is a licensed notary and a producer of non-variable insurance products. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Bryan Carr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and entering his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Cadaret Grant and has experience in media sales and educational services, including operating a Mathnasium franchise for six years. He spent over two decades at The Buffalo News, a Berkshire Hathaway company. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

David Stromecki is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2012. He has 28 years of industry experience and also serves as president of an independent insurance agency. Outside of his advisory role, he is a volunteer firefighter and a director of the Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Association, a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients through financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers access to proprietary model strategies and unaffiliated third-party advisers.

Richard Turner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and was previously with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years. He also sells fixed annuity products and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and multiple custodial and program arrangements.

James Winnert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and M&T Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven investment advice and discretionary management options. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, alongside traditional investment offerings.

Vincent Di Stefano is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. He is the sole owner and president of Ancile Advisors, a support company based in Orchard Park, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting implementation through advisory programs and partnerships.

Jacob Strusa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with ClearPlan Financial, Inc., a business affiliated with LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, and institutional platforms.

Frank Antonucci is a CFP® professional with 46 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1993. His other business activities include providing non-variable insurance products such as life, disability, long-term health care, and fixed annuities. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Scott Mcbride is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at M&T Securities for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Richard Andersen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gowanda, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at INVEST Financial Corporation and Waddell & Reed. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Joshua Mruk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior work includes positions at Barclay Damon LLP, Goldberg Segalla LLP, and Hodgson Russ LLP, as well as earlier roles outside the financial industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.