Benjamin Nicholson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2018. Nicholson is involved with Business Networking International in Williamsville, NY, where he serves on the membership committee reviewing applications. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and nonprofit entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a variety of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Jillian Donovan is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and 0 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, she held various roles including sales associate at Express. Outside of advising, she continues to work in retail sales at Express. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor solutions for clients, providing services that include ERISA fiduciary oversight through credentialed representatives.

Gregory Lewis is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2021. His prior experience includes 16 years at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a tax consultant with Nicastro Accounting Services and serves as co-treasurer for a homeowners association in Pulaski, NY. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Bryan Castro is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held previous roles at Mollot & Hardy Inc., FSC Securities Corporation, and Waddell & Reed. Castro is also involved in teaching and consulting on trading and investment topics and owns North Star Wealth of Western New York. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages assets across multiple platforms and custodians, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with proprietary model strategies and access to third-party advisers.

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. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent at L&M Group Ltd. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach features model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account programs supported by risk analysis and rebalancing tools.

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 financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked for 12 years at Sii. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Picone is a board member and finance committee chair for Nativity of Our Lord School, a non-profit parochial school in Orchard Park. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

John Birkby is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Clark & Company Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Lincoln Financial Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Swanson & Birkby Associates, LLC, which manages commercial real estate. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of advisors.

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 with Equitable Advisors in Williamsville, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Institute for Environmental Health and various positions at Stony Brook University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

James Goupil is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for five years and has also held roles at Financial Partners of Upstate NY, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and AllState Insurance Company. He is involved in a property and casualty and non-variable insurance business through WealthGuard of NY LLC. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.