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Adam G

ChFC®, Series 63

Buffalo, NY

Raymond James Financial

Adam Goldfarb is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012 and operates Goldfarb Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Follow the Hummingbird Consulting, a firm that provides consulting services to socially responsible and environmentally conscious startups. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to assist clients in achieving their financial goals.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Peter S

Series 66

Williamsville, NY

Merrill

Peter Simmonds is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a certified CFP® Professional. He co-founded The Simmonds Group, a team dedicated to providing comprehensive financial advisory services including retirement planning, legacy planning, socially responsible investing, and wealth management to a diverse clientele ranging from retirees and business owners to families across the United States. With a Master's degree from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's degree from Siena College, Peter holds multiple professional designations such as Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise emphasizes sustainable and socially responsible investments, combining analytical rigor with compassion to guide multi-generational families toward long-term financial success. Peter is actively involved in his community through organizations such as the Baldwinsville Youth Soccer Association, David's Refuge, Friends of Beaver Lake Nature Center, and the Siena College Alumni Association. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, gardening, genealogy, reading, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family. His approach centers on building trust and collaboration to help clients achieve their financial goals while managing risks effectively.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Retired Intergenerational Families LGBTQIA Women's Finance Values-based investing
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Anthony M

Series 66

Buffalo, NY

Merrill

Anthony Miranda serves as Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1997 and is a member of a team of advisors based in Buffalo, New York, that has collectively over 140 years of experience. He focuses on individual wealth management, retirement planning, and manages the Group's 401(k) and profit-sharing plans. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Anthony worked in public accounting where he earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Anthony holds multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany. Anthony's client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He does not provide tax advice in his role at Merrill Lynch.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Family Business
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Nathan W

ChFC®, Series 63

Amherst, NY

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Nathan Way is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously held roles at MetLife Securities Inc., New England Securities, and New England Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a hobby business buying and selling sportscards via eBay and in-person sales, and serves as Vice President on the board of directors for Endeavor Health Services and the Mid-Erie Foundation. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools and event-driven planning programs.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Jennifer O

Series 63

Williamsville, NY

RBC Capital Markets

Jennifer Odonnell is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 17 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by its capital-markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired Financial Professional Approaching retirement HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Michael P

Series 63, Series 65

Williamsville, NY

Equitable Advisors

Michael Peters is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor firm AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of The BlackOak Group, 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, utilizing client intake processes to tailor written financial plans and advisory program placements.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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James T

Series 66

Orchard Park, NY

Cetera

James Teller Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Capital Corporation, and Legacy Financial Group, where he also serves as a financial professional. He acts as power of attorney for his wife and for other personal legal matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored 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 money managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mary K

Series 63, Series 66

Williamsville, NY

OSAIC

Mary Kuehn is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Inc., Clarion Wealth Management Partners, and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of advising, she owns a business selling life insurance to family members and serves as an administrative assistant at Financial Education Resources. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managed accounts, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing in portfolio construction.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael G

Series 63

Cheektowaga, NY

Cetera

Michael Gzyl is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019 and previously at Foresters Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Susie Cuke's Pickle Company and a mobile golf simulator business called Tee Box LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard B

Series 66

West Seneca, NY

Merrill

Richard Benkleman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America, N.A. during his career. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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James O

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, NY

Raymond James Financial

James Orzech is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. from 2011 to 2020. Orzech is also involved in financial planning and advisory activities through his ownership roles in Noble Wealth Partners and Orzech Wealth Management. 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 planning and supports its clients with advanced analytical tools and specialized advisory programs.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Adam G

Series 63, Series 66

Williamsville, NY

Equitable Advisors

Adam Glaser is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, including its prior affiliation as 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Peter H

Series 63

Williamsville, NY

Ameriprise

Peter Haag is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and manager of JeaNala LLC, a business based in Clarence Center, NY. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research and modeling to generate tailored retirement recommendations.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Tahir J

ChFC®, Series 63

Amherst, NY

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Tahir Jaffri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has held positions at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, Jaffri is an insurance agent focusing on health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and various investment programs, including educational seminars and specialized planning services.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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James J

Series 63, Series 65

Orchard Park, NY

Morgan Stanley

James Joseph is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

General estate planning guidance
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Dale B

Series 65, Series 63

Amherst, NY

Thrivent Investment Management

Dale Bielicki is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Thrivent since 2017. Prior to his financial services career, he worked for over two decades at Carolina Furniture. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and planning across various financial topics through a network of financial advisors. The firm’s services focus on planning rather than portfolio management or institutional advisory mandates.

Business ownership considerations
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Robert P

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, NY

OSAIC

Robert Peters is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Foresters Financial, spanning from 1996 to 2024. He is also the owner of Previs Wealth, LLC, a business used for shared expenses and succession planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, institutional pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a range of portfolios managed through firm tools and third-party platforms.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Melissa D

Series 66

Buffalo, NY

OSAIC

Melissa Darnell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. She has previously worked at Cetera Investment Service LLC, LPL Financial LLC, Evans Bank, and Saperston Asset Management. In addition to her advisory work, she provides customer service and administrative support as a registered sales assistant at Previs Wealth. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports various managed account solutions.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Timothy B

Series 66

Buffalo, NY

Cetera

Timothy Bubar is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. His previous roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and volunteer board member for the nonprofit World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Rosemarie R

Series 63, Series 66

Williamsville, NY

Equitable Advisors

Rosemarie Rath is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at L&M Financial Services for 24 years and Axa Advisors for 2 years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and artist of Designs by Roses, a creative business based in Orchard Park, NY. 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 third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing various asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage services.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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