Matthew Hayes is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Moldenhauer & Associates. His prior work includes roles at Merit Financial Advisors, Commonwealth Financial Network, Equitable Advisors, TRG Capital Management, and Key Bank. He also has experience outside of finance, including a position at Walt Disney and academic roles at SUNY-Fredonia and the University of Rochester. Moldenhauer & Associates provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management, model and third-party manager programs, and fee-for-service consulting. The firm emphasizes a multi-step process for portfolio construction and oversight and sponsors wrap fee programs with supervisory oversight of third-party managers.

Patrick Collins is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at WNY Asset Management, LLC in Williamsville, NY. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Sandhill Investment Management. WNY Asset Management provides discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, using diversified allocations and a blend of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis within defined asset-allocation programs.

Judy Sescil is a CFP® professional with 13 years at WNY Asset Management, LLC and a total of 15 years in the financial industry. She also operates her own CPA/PFS firm. WNY Asset Management provides discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business entities, and charitable organizations, serving both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients. The firm employs diversified asset allocations and a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis in its investment approach.

Gregory Kozerski Sr. is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Waterford Advisors, LLC, where he has worked for 25 years. He also prepares income tax returns for advisory clients seasonally and is an enrolled agent and CPA. Waterford Advisors is a fee-based, SEC-registered advisory team serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, managing approximately $399 million in client assets.

Mark Procknal is a financial advisor with Silver Grove Advisory Services in Orchard Park, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 1995 and Principal Mutual Life Insurance Co. from 1991 to 2016. Silver Grove Advisory Services provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, customized investment approach using diversified allocations of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities, managing approximately $453.6 million in client assets through a team of 17 advisors.

Thomas Vossler is a financial advisor with Trubee Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Trubee Wealth Advisors since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Vossler Company, a bituminous coal sales business. Trubee Wealth Advisors provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, small businesses, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, offers access to third-party sub-advisors, and manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts tailored to client objectives.

Larry Stolzenburg is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 18 years of experience at Sandhill Investment Management in Buffalo, NY, where he has worked since 2008. He also operates Larry S. Stolzenburg, CPA, PC, a firm he has been associated with since 1988. Sandhill Investment Management serves individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm employs a research-driven investment process focused on fundamental analysis and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery for UMA programs, sub-advisory services, and specialized strategies such as municipal bond investments and alternative assets for accredited clients.

Cynthia Vance is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Sterling Investment Counsel, LLC and LPL Financial LLC, and has held roles at SII Investments and Jensen, Marks, Langer & Vance LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she is a licensed attorney and serves as a board member for WNED/WBFO. Sterling Investment Counsel provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, including implementation through third-party platforms like AssetMark.

Diane Kazak is a financial advisor with WNY Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes long tenures at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and ongoing involvement in her own tax preparation and accounting business, Kazak Business Services. She is also a notary public. WNY Asset Management serves individual investors, business entities, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a client-focused approach with diversified asset allocation and offers educational seminars and collaborations with other professional service providers.

John Clouden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 31 years and has been involved with Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC since 2017. Outside of his advisory roles, he is licensed as a non-variable insurance producer. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and combines large-scale advisory operations with non-advisory products such as insurance and annuities.

Christopher Marks is a financial advisor with Sterling Investment Counsel, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial LLC since 2018 and has been affiliated with Sterling Investment Counsel since 2016. Marks is also involved with Jensen, Marks, Langer & Vance Comprehensive Wealth Planning LLC and serves as a broker with Specific Solutions, Inc. and Alliance Advisory Group LLC. Sterling Investment Counsel provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a variety of analytical methods and both long- and short-term trading strategies, and offers financial planning at no additional cost.

Debra Brown is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with WNY Asset Management, LLC and has also worked at LPL Financial LLC and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. since 2014. WNY Asset Management serves individual investors, business entities, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm uses diversified asset allocation strategies across multiple asset classes and maintains relationships with other professional service providers, including CPAs and attorneys.

Brian Laible is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Personal Financial Specialist™ (PFS™), and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Landmark Wealth Management since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Laible is a Certified Public Accountant and may provide income tax preparation and accounting services under separate agreements. Landmark Wealth Management offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, charitable institutions, and government clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with diversified portfolios and integrates accounting and tax services through its CPA representatives.

Mark Kirchmyer is a financial advisor at Silver Grove Advisory Services with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Silver Grove Advisory Services since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Key Investment Services LLC from 2009 to 2017. Silver Grove Advisory Services is a team-based firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business plan sponsors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a primarily long-term, customized investment approach with diversified allocations and multiple third-party platforms.

Phillip Frattali Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years at Sanderson Wealth Management, LLC, where he has five years of industry experience. He is based in Buffalo, NY, and works as part of an 11-advisor team. Sanderson Wealth Management offers comprehensive financial planning, investment consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, manager due diligence, and ongoing monitoring, implementing strategies primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Evan Kraft is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 4 years of industry experience. He has been with Sanderson Wealth Management, LLC since 2010. Sanderson Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing comprehensive financial planning, investment consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm’s approach emphasizes asset allocation based on capital market assumptions and risk analysis, utilizing mutual funds and ETFs for transparency and liquidity, and maintains a significant focus on non-discretionary management and insurance-related advisory services.

Colin Healy is a financial advisor at Pathway Partners Wealth Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hightower Advisors, LLC and Hightower Securities, LLC for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of The TashaStrong Foundation, a charitable organization that raises funds and awareness for cancer research, and is the founder of The Advisor Network, a web-based platform for financial professionals to share industry knowledge and training. Pathway Partners Wealth Advisors, LLC is a registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $58 million across about 247 client relationships. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, using model-driven strategies based on modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis.

Daniel Byles Smith is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Waterford Advisors, LLC, where he has worked for ten years. The firm is a fee-based, SEC-registered advisory team that provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. Waterford manages approximately $399 million in client assets using diversified asset-allocation models and written Investment Policy Statements.

Alyssa Bogardus is a CFP® at Level Financial Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She has been with Level Financial Advisors since 2021, following prior roles in education at Edinboro University and Girard High School. Level Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, non-profits, and small-business retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and 401(k) advisory services. The firm employs a diversified asset-allocation approach and offers both ongoing management and planning-only engagements, incorporating tools like direct indexing and AI-assisted meeting documentation.

John Ring III is a financial advisor at Moldenhauer & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has a background that includes over three decades as a practicing attorney, owning his own law firm and serving as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee. Moldenhauer & Associates provides financial planning and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, utilizing discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party asset managers. The firm is notable for sponsoring and providing oversight of wrap fee programs offered through their platform relationships.