Joan Simmonds is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on retirement income planning, risk reduction strategies, and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies. Her role involves helping clients navigate important life transitions and safeguard their assets. Joan has been a Financial Advisor since 2006 and holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. She earned a Master of Education in Counseling from Bridgewater State College and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Siena College. Joan holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In her work, Joan conducts personal consultations to help clients identify and articulate their unique financial and life goals, developing retirement-income plans and wealth transfer strategies accordingly. She also reviews clients' progress and provides regular updates. Outside of her professional work, Joan is involved with the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women initiative and enjoys boating, reading, and dancing.

Phoebe Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 1995 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. Merrill, together 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 at Osaic Wealth with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His career includes roles at Allaire Financial, Everbank, and Securities America Advisors, and he serves as President and CEO of Allaire Financial Strategies, where he is involved in insurance sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through various programs such as comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing multiple strategies and custodial arrangements to meet client needs.

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 and its predecessor, AxA Advisors, since 2013. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. 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 advisory models.

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. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Custom Wealth Strategies, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Beck is a partner in several private business ventures related to real estate ownership and management. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Michael Ganci is an investment advisor representative at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He has held advisory roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SSN Advisory, Inc. in the past. In addition to his advisory work, he provides professional income tax preparation services for nearly 780 clients. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and offers various discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Gary Kokin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior firms include NEXT Financial Group, Wells Fargo Clearing, 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 diversified advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, featuring various portfolio programs and institutional platforms.

Andrew Piatek is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He operates a local financial planning team, Longevity Wealth Partners, LLC, based in Orchard Park, NY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance and trust services through affiliated entities.

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® certificant with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes long tenures at Investacorp, Inc. and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a financial services firm offering tax preparation, accounting, and life insurance sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, and charities. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach and supports both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

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 who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 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 a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to 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.