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 in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed non-variable insurance sales through his firm, Glownia Financial Group. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including its predecessor firm, AxA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Dante Battaglia is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on creating comprehensive and flexible financial strategies tailored to his clients' individual needs and goals. Drawing from over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, he offers expertise across a range of areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, and specialized strategies for clients in sports and entertainment. Dante holds a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University and a Master's Degree from the University at Buffalo. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). These credentials support his ability to serve various financial aspects of his clients' lives. In addition to his professional work, Dante actively participates in community organizations. He serves as President of the Clarence Youth Football and Cheerleading Association and is a member of the Butler Mitchell Boys and Girls Club of America Alumni Association. His personal interests include basketball, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, skiing, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

Jeremy Beck is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Custom Wealth Strategies, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. Beck is a partner in two LLCs involved in ownership and management of commercial real estate properties connected to his financial practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports municipal and public-finance work, alongside specialized advisory programs.

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 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NEXT Financial Group, Wells Fargo Clearing, WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC, and UBS Financial Services. 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 access, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Andrew Piatek is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved with Longevity Wealth Partners, LLC, a local financial planning team. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, offering access to third-party managers and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Steven Fretthold is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC since 2009. 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 a broad 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 a variety of third-party advisory models and tools.

Jaclyn Greiner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Bank of America Merrill Lynch for 13 years before joining her current firm in 2024. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory 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 the Series 66 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Lawley Retirement Advisors, Lawley, LLC, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Manulife Investment Management, and John Hancock Investment Management. Tevens operates Lawley Retirement Advisors, an independent registered investment advisor firm, where he provides financial planning and consulting services. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

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 in Williamsville, NY, 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 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 a range of third-party advisory models and proprietary tools.

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, 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.