Gregory Lewis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience and holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes 16 years at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. He is also involved in tax preparation services through Nicastro Accounting Services and serves as co-treasurer for a homeowners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Bryan Castro is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Mollot & Hardy Inc., FSC Securities Corporation, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in teaching and consulting activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of customizable portfolio management solutions and access to proprietary and third-party strategies.

Thomas Druelinger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, CitiGroup, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also involved with Wilmington Advisors at M&T, a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services with a wide range of investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Mark Anastasia Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for 15 years and has been involved with L&M Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent with L&M Group Ltd. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using a range of tools and platforms to support portfolio construction and management across various asset classes.

F Georger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1997 and has since focused on small business and retirement planning. He assists clients by managing their individual wealth through various market cycles. Georger emphasizes a comprehensive approach by listening to clients' needs to help achieve their individual goals. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York College at Buffalo.

Jean Olivier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is based in Williamsville, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Andrew Smigiera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 credential with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2018, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Academy of Business and Finance Advisory Board for West Seneca East Senior High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Leonard Picone is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2018 and previously worked at Sii for 12 years. Picone serves on the board and finance committee of Nativity of Our Lord School in Orchard Park. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of asset allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and managed-account solutions.

Angela Sebastiano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. She also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of her prior employer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and market outlooks.

Peter Spira is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2021, following a 23-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. He is based in Buffalo, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services under both direct client and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jeffery Carloni is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Wealth Management since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

James Miller is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Miller serves on multiple golf-related boards and committees in New York State, including the New York State Golf Association and the Buffalo District Golf Association, focusing on conducting and organizing golf tournaments and supporting youth through related foundations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm’s financial advisors utilize proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jason Reitmeier is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Amherst, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997 and also works at Western New York Bank Equipment. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process, providing a tiered wrap-fee structure and maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Jeremy Martin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Julian Wong is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the Institute for Environmental Health and several other organizations. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Douglas Sosnowski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Capital Corp. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a director at Brisbane Consulting Group, LLC, a litigation consulting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

John Miskey III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Lancaster, NY, and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the non-voting advisory committee for the St. Francis of Assisi School Endowment & Chapel Fund. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Austin Blujus is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at MML Investors Services LLC since 2013 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is an insurance broker with Heritage Agency LLC, focusing on life, disability, and fixed annuities. 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 tools to deliver collaborative, goal-oriented recommendations.

Jordan Buell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked at Safran Aerosystems/Zodiac Oxygen Systems and the State University of New York at Cortland. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and sponsored advisory programs to deliver its services.

Jacob Young is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has concurrent roles at M&T Bank and M&T Securities dating back to 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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.