Darleen Connor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that incorporate firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques.

Noah Buettner is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Buettner Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He offers a comprehensive and tailored approach to wealth management by understanding clients' financial situations and what is most important to them. Through Merrill and Bank of America, Noah provides access to investment insights as well as banking and lending solutions to address the various aspects of clients' financial lives. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Noah holds the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Noah earned a Bachelor's Degree from Xavier University and a Master's Degree from Georgetown University. In addition to his professional work, he is involved with St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. In his free time, he enjoys biking, chess, golfing, running marathons, skiing, playing soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

James Glownia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in fixed non-variable insurance sales through Glownia Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by various model portfolios and research resources.

Patrick Allaire is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Osaic since 2024 and has operated Allaire Financial and Allaire Financial Strategies since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and CEO of Allaire Financial Strategies, which also engages in insurance sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage customized portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Erin Schieb is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including a prior affiliation with AxA Advisors from 2013 to 2020. 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 multiple third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Dante Battaglia is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth by understanding clients' full financial pictures and creating customized strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. He provides access to Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's banking and lending solutions to address various financial needs. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Dante has expertise in areas including college education planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and values-based investing. He holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Dante earned a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University and a Master's Degree from the University at Buffalo. He is actively involved in his community, serving as President of the Clarence Youth Football and Cheerleading Association and as a member of the Butler Mitchell Boys and Girls Club of America Alumni Association. In his personal time, he enjoys basketball, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, skiing, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jeremy Beck is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked at Custom Wealth Strategies, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. Beck is a partner in several LLCs involved in holding and managing real estate properties associated with financial advisory practice locations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, using a range of implementation options and supported by an extensive affiliate network.

Michael Ganci is an investment advisor representative at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SSN Advisory, Inc. He is also a professional income tax preparer serving nearly 780 clients. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct diversified portfolios that can include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Gary Kokin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and over 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NEXT Financial Group and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Andrew Piatek is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2015 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Steven Fretthold is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2009 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator or executor of an estate and trustee of a trust for a family member. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Jaclyn Greiner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Corfu, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for 13 years before joining Raymond James in 2024. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, with a notable emphasis on public finance and municipal services.

Carolyn Forman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1998 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Todd Tevens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience and has previously worked with firms including Royal Alliance Associates and Cadaret, Grant & Co. Tevens provides financial planning and consulting services through Lawley Retirement Advisors, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor firm he has been involved with since 2017. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Lawrence Pignataro Jr. is a CFP® with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Investacorp, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Pignataro Financial Group, which provides tax preparation, accounting, and life insurance services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across a wide range of investment types.

James Nazzaro 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 including positions at Brazen Brewing and Perla Seafood Bistro. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing multiple asset managers and providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Alan Gnoinski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Sagepoint Financial, and he is a partner at Lincoln Sparrow Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Buffalo Bourdain LLC, a food truck business specializing in gnocchi. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

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 in Orchard Park, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. His other business activities include sales and service of fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management.

Timothy Stone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including at LA Fitness and TGI Fridays. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with A Gust of Sun Winery as a tasting room attendant. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through a dual-registered model and partners extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.