Joel Henning is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has a background with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company dating back to 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an agent for individual life and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships with tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset-allocation analysis.

Paul Larou is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. His career includes 14 years at Guardian Life and more recent roles at Park Avenue Securities and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed annuities sales and service. 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 various investment programs and advisory services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools but not for direct investment decisions.

Timothy Stone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. He has two years of industry experience and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with A Gust of Sun Winery, where he works as a tasting room attendant. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of investment models and third-party managers to deliver tailored advisory solutions.

James Cummings is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches alpine ski racing in Ellicottville, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jonathan Rossi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2012, including four years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, NA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and modeling tools to assist clients in developing and managing their financial plans.

Jeffrey Budzinski is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Lumsden & McCormick Financial Services and Avantax, with a career spanning roles at 1ST Global Advisors and Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP. He currently serves as a financial professional at Lifetime Wealth Management, an affiliate of Lumsden McCormick. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Ethan Jandreau is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co, he worked at Continental Transmission and spent eight years in full-time education. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers services such as investment strategy analysis, estate settlement, employer-sponsored planning, and educational seminars.

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.

Kristina Trybus is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Bank of America. She also supports Plail Wealth Management as a financial advisor, assisting with client service and financial planning. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting clients through various advisory programs and maintaining services in municipal and public finance.

Frederick Rickan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007 and currently coaches in the Lou Ehrig Youth Baseball League. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Klocke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Seneca, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investment Services since 1999 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to investment services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients using model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers and provides an operational model centered on tiered wrap fees and ongoing oversight of investment models.

Daniel Lawrence is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, M&T Bank, Equitable Advisors, and KeyBank. Outside of advising, he also works as a Notary Public and has roles with DoorDash and as a valet at the Lockport Town and Country Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a range of program options.

Kevin Arndt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Next Financial Group Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Patient Advantage, a healthcare-related company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

James Mcnamara is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. Mcnamara serves on the board of directors for Snowpine Village, a residential condominium community. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Adam Goldfarb is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012 and operates Goldfarb Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Follow the Hummingbird Consulting, a firm that provides consulting services to socially responsible and environmentally conscious startups. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to assist clients in achieving their financial goals.

Peter Simmonds is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a certified CFP® Professional. He co-founded The Simmonds Group, a team dedicated to providing comprehensive financial advisory services including retirement planning, legacy planning, socially responsible investing, and wealth management to a diverse clientele ranging from retirees and business owners to families across the United States. With a Master's degree from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's degree from Siena College, Peter holds multiple professional designations such as Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise emphasizes sustainable and socially responsible investments, combining analytical rigor with compassion to guide multi-generational families toward long-term financial success. Peter is actively involved in his community through organizations such as the Baldwinsville Youth Soccer Association, David's Refuge, Friends of Beaver Lake Nature Center, and the Siena College Alumni Association. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, gardening, genealogy, reading, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family. His approach centers on building trust and collaboration to help clients achieve their financial goals while managing risks effectively.

Anthony Miranda serves as Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1997 and is a member of a team of advisors based in Buffalo, New York, that has collectively over 140 years of experience. He focuses on individual wealth management, retirement planning, and manages the Group's 401(k) and profit-sharing plans. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Anthony worked in public accounting where he earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Anthony holds multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany. Anthony's client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He does not provide tax advice in his role at Merrill Lynch.

Nathan Way is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously held roles at MetLife Securities Inc., New England Securities, and New England Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a hobby business buying and selling sportscards via eBay and in-person sales, and serves as Vice President on the board of directors for Endeavor Health Services and the Mid-Erie Foundation. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools and event-driven planning programs.

Jennifer Odonnell is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 17 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by its capital-markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Michael Peters is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including during its prior affiliation as AXA Advisors. Peters is also a member of The BlackOak Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm offers a variety of advisory models and works with third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored programs while providing ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.