Ashley Avery is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Avery worked at RBC Capital Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of finance, Avery provides drop-in pet sitting and house sitting services through a part-time role with A Place for Rover, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Alexander Jordan is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, EP Jordan & Associates, and serves as a worship pastor and songwriter at Vessel Church. Additionally, he is involved in collegiate rugby as a referee and owns a music publishing company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of program structures and third-party money managers.

Nathan Kross is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Next Financial Group and Brand Name Depot. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author affiliated with Dancing Dragons LLC and owns a pizza business called Papas Pizza Oven. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a broad network of advisors using various strategies and operational tools.

Timothy Mcmahon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Dibble & Miller P.C. Mcmahon is based in Williamsville, NY. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Michael Tyrpak is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and operating Tyrpak Financial Associates since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Canisius High School Alumni Association and holds leadership and volunteer roles in several community organizations including the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls and local Cub Scout and Boy Scout groups. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a broad network of independent professionals, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio strategies tailored to client objectives.

Nicholas Pellicore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Buffalo, NY, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate business in Williamsville, NY. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Stephen Nicholson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1994, providing clients with wealth management services tailored to their individual needs. Stephen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds several designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise includes individual investment selection involving stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, as well as business retirement planning services such as 401(k) and profit sharing. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Saint Bonaventure University.

Timothy Digiulio is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked extensively with Securities America Advisors and L&M Financial Services. He serves as a trustee and advisor for PGA Reach Western New York, a charitable organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing advanced asset allocation tools and third-party managed accounts.

Bryan Carroll is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Portfolios Financial Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and a CPA firm. He is also a member and owner of Twin City Financial Services LLC, where he serves as an accountant and bookkeeper. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through multiple advisory platforms.

James Gallagher is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, and Bank of America over the course of his career. He is based in Buffalo, NY. Merrill, along 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Lilley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Spectrum Health Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, with investment options influenced by affiliated product partnerships.

David Hettrick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles within the technology sector from 2014 to 2024. He serves as a trustee of a family trust. 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 utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

James Mosko is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020. Prior to his current role, he was employed at Wegmans for twelve years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Eric Kiel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Geico, NUWaste, and involvement with Hamburg Youth Lacrosse and the Erie County Fair Event Center. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools and structured annual planning engagements.

Phillip Hayduk is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, with prior experience at AXA Advisors and several educational institutions. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

John Scott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buffalo, NY. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience working at LPL Financial since 2026 and concurrently at M&T Bank since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and investment management services, utilizing a range of portfolio strategies and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Jean Catanese is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Jean worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 24 years and has been involved with Capital Management Group since 1991. 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 financial planning and asset management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Swiech is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lockport, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, he worked at Allied CPAs, P.C. for six years. He is the owner of Swiech Consulting LLC, a business unrelated to investments that offers home security and automation product referrals. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets with a network of nearly 3,700 advisors and provides advisory services supported by custodial and trade execution partners.

Steven Glamuzina is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a finance council member at St. Gregory the Great Parish and is a board member and part owner of Prosrix Inc., a marketing and authentication platform for wine and spirits. 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 models and third-party asset managers, offering access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Brett Komm is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial. He is also a licensed insurance producer offering life and health insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.