Sean Siracusa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Buffalo, NY. He holds the Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwest Bank, Mass Mutual, Pruco Securities, and AXA Advisors. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Taerica Blanding is a financial advisor with Merrill in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Laliberty is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses a model-driven approach for investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Michael Monin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Robert Romeo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co, having previously worked at Wealth Advisors Network, Cambridge Investment Research, and TIAA. Romeo serves as a committee member for Feedmore WNY, a local food bank, where he assists with financial oversight and retirement plan management. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm delivers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements utilizing advanced software tools and offers various event-driven planning services.

Jennifer Drewniak is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Carl Nagel is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Nagel is active in maritime preservation and education, serving as a director and officer of the Buffalo Maritime Center and as president of the Niagara Frontier Antique and Classic Boat organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Nathaniel Zawadzki is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and approximately two years of industry experience, including his current role since 2025. His prior experience spans several firms, including Hafner Financial Group and EFPR Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisers and utilizes various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools in its service delivery.

Matthew Ryan is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2007 and at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, NY. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Weber is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and M&T Bank and has previously worked at Key Bank, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Vanguard Advisers, Lehman Brothers Inc., and Chase Investment Services Corp. Weber holds part-time teaching positions at the University of Buffalo and Bryant & Stratton College. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lisa Ciezki is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in the state of New York. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Michael Gimlin Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Keller Williams Realty, as well as working in tax preparation and accounting. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michelle Hatten is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2009 and has been associated with Scheff Thompson Cress Investment Group since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as support staff for Scheff Liddell Wealth Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools, and maintains specialized programs supporting municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Christina Norman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in warehouse property management as the owner of 2605 DCN LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by various analytical tools and advisory programs.

Jeffrey Baker is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Raymond James during his career. Prior to his financial services career, he has experience in private residential real estate, the Buffalo Sabres organization, and in the restaurant industry. 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, pension plans, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

James S. Munro is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 1997 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Munro has served on the Board of Directors for the St. Marys Hospital Foundation, focusing on charitable giving and fundraising. 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 utilizes proprietary research to tailor client plans based on their goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Granica is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as a financial advisor at LPL Financial and has previously worked at NEXT Financial Group, Nationwide Securities LLC, Nationwide Financial, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting as well as property and casualty insurance through The Getzoni Agency, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions, employing a variety of portfolio strategies supported by both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Julie Fritz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary and Board Member for the Tri-County Racing Club, a volunteer-run social club for micro sprint racing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and investment models.

Jacob Ernst is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Amherst, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as a sales agent in health insurance and also serves as an agent for fixed annuities and life insurance with several insurance firms. 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 offers structured, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and delivers written recommendations focused on investment categories and strategies.

Francis Ginnane is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 44 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Planned Futures Financial Group LLC since 1997 and with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 1991. Ginnane serves as chairman of the CEL Alumni Association, a volunteer organization unrelated to his financial advisory work. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of services including educational seminars, and its planning engagements focus on collaborative, annual relationships using firm-approved analytics to develop written recommendations.