Jordan Kessel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Metlife Securities and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is a notary public and an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning without investment discretion as part of the advisory relationship.

George Boller is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 1993 and is involved in various business activities including roles with America Legion Post 567 and Fedeson Commercial Heating. Boller also participates in community leadership as a committee chairman. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan management.

Wyatt Arthurs is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with over 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 2015. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Buffalo, NY. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Algonquin Campership Fund, a charitable foundation, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Cherry Hill Club in Ontario, Canada, where he is slated to become President in 2026. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial strategies.

John Penna is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Cadaret Grant, Blackridge Asset Management, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he owns several businesses such as Retirement Analytics, Inc., providing financial planning and insurance services, and CW Virtual Offices, which offers virtual office services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory platforms and tools to construct portfolios across various asset classes, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Robert Rosen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Inc. for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, Rosen is involved in golf administration, serving as the Regional Affairs Chairman for the United States Golf Association and as president and board member of the Buffalo District Golf Association. He also coaches high school hockey. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Robert Matuszak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Depew, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2012, including its predecessor AxA Advisors. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Jennifer Runfola is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 1994 and leads a team of nine professionals serving clients in Buffalo, New York, and across the nation. Her practice focuses on individual wealth management, retirement and goal-based planning, portfolio construction, and managing both individual and corporate assets. Jennifer holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She graduated cum laude from Canisius College. Her client focus areas include legacy planning, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. Jennifer resides in Amherst, New York.

Thomas Weiss II is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he provides group insurance and insurance policies not offered by MassMutual. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Kyle Kozlowski is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

James Kane is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2019 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Kane serves on the finance committee of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, where he assists with financial and audit reviews. 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 approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of investment options than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mark Farber is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals and circumstances. Leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, Mark aims to help clients navigate changing market conditions to manage and grow their wealth. Mark holds a Doctorate from the State University of New York at Buffalo and maintains the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional responsibilities, he is active in his community, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations.

Maxwell Blitz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC, and has a background that includes four years at SUNY Fredonia. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer across a variety of managed program structures.

Sondra Payne is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008, including the period when the firm operated as AXA Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as executor of her parents' estates and holds membership in a limited liability company, BSP Enterprises, LLC. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that utilizes external programs and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Jonathan Weir is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Clearplan Financial, Inc. for 16 years. He has also operated Weir Financial Resources, LLC since 1997. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a notary and is involved with non-variable insurance activities through several related entities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Michael Cianciosa is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Northwest Bank, where he has worked since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Elena Messuro is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at GoPuff, the New York State Department of Labor, University of Kentucky, and Wegmans Food Markets. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Victor Anastasia is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 17 years prior to joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and vice president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County and is also a non-voting board member of the Urban Tree Initiative. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Thomas Carlsen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Lancaster Football Alumni Booster Club. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Ralph Primerano is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 36 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in Medicare supplement sales and operates a financial services business focused on insurance and investments. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm integrates advisory programs with insurance sales and lending services through its affiliated entities.

Salvatore Gandolfo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2010 to 2024. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a business that manages a rental property listed on Airbnb. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset allocation analyses, supporting clients through both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory programs.