Christopher Panza is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at WNY Asset Management, Steven Carmina CPA, Spectrum Wealth Management, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is a tax preparer and serves as president of Panza Enterprises, Inc. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive, collaborative planning that includes the use of advanced analytical tools and event-driven planning programs.

Jacob Katz is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., where he has worked since 2014. He has 12 years of industry experience. Katz serves as a board member for the Erie1 Boces Education Foundation, involved in resource allocation and fundraising for local schools. He is also a partner and part-owner of Scheff Investment Group LLC and Scheff Liddell Wealth Group, where he works as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance through a unique affiliation, along with specialized advisory programs.

Daniel Di Natale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buffalo, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Securities and M&T Bank, where he has worked since 2016. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Scott Weber is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KEY Investment Services LLC, KEY BANK, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ryan Judson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he is the founder of Big Fish Advisor, a social media marketing business. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and provides event-driven planning services such as divorce planning and estate settlement.

Diane Beresniewicz is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Wealth Management since 2008. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Christina Bottega is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 22 years before joining RBC in 2024. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Lisa Yuhnke is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Axa Advisors, Llc, and Aurubis Buffalo, Inc. Lisa is a board member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawanda. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a variety of investment options, including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments, and it provides ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Michael Knavel is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, including working at Axa Advisors prior to its integration with Equitable. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a variety of third-party and proprietary advisory solutions.

John Downing is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and operates Downing Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms.

Matthew Scheff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Scheff Thompson Cress Investment Group, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and ACV Auctions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of investment strategies and financial planning solutions.

Matthew Francis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. and Key Bank among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an associate with Plail Wealth Management, supporting client servicing, financial planning, and marketing. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Miche Needham is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Capital Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, a living museum focused on plant collection, education, and research. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a multi-manager platform and a wide range of investment and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors.

Jonathan Behuniak is a financial advisor at Osaic with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Northwest Bank, and Mollot & Hardy. Outside of advising, he is a Registered Office Assistant and Life Insurance Agent with L&M Group Limited. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers across a variety of investment products.

David Eno is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in West Seneca, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding roles with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Royal Financial Group, and United Securities Alliance since 2003. In addition to advisory services, he offers life insurance and fixed annuities to clients as part of their financial plans. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a variety of investment tools and third-party programs to construct and manage portfolios that include multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

William Moran is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience and holds the Series 63 designation. His career includes over a decade with Securities America Advisors, Inc., and he has operated William C. Moran & Associates, P.C. since 1990. Moran serves as a board member of the William and Diane Hein Foundation, a charitable organization. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios across multiple investment types on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

J. Austin Houlding is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2009, advising accomplished clients and their families across the United States on wealth preservation, transfer, and stewardship. Within his team, he oversees business plan design and implementation, and manages fixed income portfolios. Austin holds both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in International Business from D’Youville College. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His areas of expertise include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, personal retirement planning, and more. He has been involved with the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County, having previously served as Vice Chair. In his personal time, Austin enjoys golfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Andrew Ferenczy is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2024. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he was with L&M Wealth Management. He attended Michigan State University and completed his high school education at Williamsville North High School. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and provides access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Chalise Krentz is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lockwood Asset Management Group for 12 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of TrueSpeed Logistics, a logistics business based in Buffalo, NY. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Nicholas Gnacinski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.