James Wiatrowski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and has been co-owner of Silver Creek Holding Corporation since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the tax preparation business through Silver Creek Holding Corporation and participates in referral activities related to home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Jason Bird is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2019. He brings over 16 years of experience in wealth management to his position. Prior to joining Merrill, Jason accumulated 13 years of experience in the field. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and holds designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE) advisor. Jason graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in economics, where he also played basketball. His expertise encompasses services tailored to endowments, foundations, and non-profits, as well as legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the Buffalo Niagara Partnership's Diversity & Inclusion Council and the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's Professional Advisor Council. In addition to his professional commitments, Jason serves on multiple boards and committees, including as President of the Board of Trustees for Park School, a member of the Investment Committee for the Southern Education Foundation, and on the Board of Trustees' Investment Committee at the University at Buffalo Foundation. His personal interests include basketball, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Scott Marcin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Additionally, he is a New York State Notary Public working part-time from his residence. 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 provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing collaborative, technology-supported planning tools without discretionary investment authority.

Keith Schottman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. Schottman serves as a board member of the Buffalo Rotary Foundation and the St. Benedict School Board, and he has held leadership roles including past president of the Buffalo Rotary Club. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and rebalancing, supporting various managed strategies and alternative investments.

John Tomasello is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica since 2005 and has concurrently worked at Health Force since 2016. Outside of financial advisory, Tomasello is the author of the book *Worrior to Worrior*, focused on developing a relationship with God, and owns Smoking Tees Indoor Golf Center LLC. He also works as an Uber driver on a part-time basis. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jodie Borlaug is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and was previously with SagePoint Financial, Inc. for ten years and Next Financial Group, Inc. for three years. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in offering Medicare insurance plans and various insurance products through multiple agencies and her own sole proprietorship. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, providing brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, extensive affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Salpi Doering is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016, as well as positions at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sweta Rao is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Tristate Financial Advisors and has a varied background including roles outside of finance. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to advisory models and managers through both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Christopher Lauer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company before joining his current firm. 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, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative planning approaches without discretionary investment authority.

Peter Walsh is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Joseph Gunning is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamburg, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Davis Financial and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he maintained a DBA business entity under Davis Financial Service. He also is a licensed notary and a producer of non-variable insurance products. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Louie Sardo Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018, following a prior role at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and secretary of PLANT WNY. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Dominic Vivolo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, including its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer fireman with the Snyder Fire Department and operates a consulting business, Creative Management Consultants, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Curvin is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services, where he has worked since 2017, and has previous experience at MetLife Resources. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business valuation and succession planning as an associate at SFG Consultants and is the owner of Curvin Wealth Solutions, Inc. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Bryan Carr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and entering his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Cadaret Grant and has experience in media sales and educational services, including operating a Mathnasium franchise for six years. He spent over two decades at The Buffalo News, a Berkshire Hathaway company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Janis Dunworth is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is an insurance agent focusing on Medicare planning and operates a consulting business. MassMutual 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 uses a collaborative planning approach with firm-approved software to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations without discretionary authority.

Luke Topolski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He began his career at Websters Bistro & Bar and Canisius College before joining AXA Advisors and transitioning to Equitable Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner in Sell Farm North. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Thomas Blumberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he has held roles in the restaurant and hospitality sectors and has experience working with Loyola University and local organizations. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Underground Pizza Company. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ashley Avery is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Avery worked at RBC Capital Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of finance, Avery provides drop-in pet sitting and house sitting services through a part-time role with A Place for Rover, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Alexander Jordan is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, EP Jordan & Associates, and serves as a worship pastor and songwriter at Vessel Church. Additionally, he is involved in collegiate rugby as a referee and owns a music publishing company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of program structures and third-party money managers.