Bruce Hyman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America. He has an inactive business entity, Life Designs Agency Inc., with no current activity. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with various investment options.

Kevin Nashburn is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, LPL Enterprise, and KeyBank. He also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities, engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through a range of client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm’s investment approach incorporates multiple risk profiles and combines strategic asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management alongside ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring.

Mary Sillitto is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at M&T Bank for over three decades before joining HSBC in 2021. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers a range of managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, including client-directed, discretionary, and wrap-style portfolio options. The firm employs a structured investment process with defined risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by multiple affiliated and third-party providers.

John Zachowicz is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at HSBC Securities since 2010. Zachowicz holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, serving clients with both non-discretionary and fully discretionary portfolios.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KeyBank and Colley's Pools and Spas. Outside of advisory work, he is the CEO of a precious metals refining business that processes raw materials into finished pure metal products. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm offers client-directed model selection with ongoing monitoring and access to third-party discretionary managers, operating within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Bradley Golding is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, where he has worked since 2009. He has 19 years of industry experience, including a year at Equitable Advisors prior to joining HSBC. HSBC Securities offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through multiple program types ranging from client-directed to fully discretionary portfolios. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring.

Christopher Dann is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Orchard Park, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers various program types ranging from client-directed to fully discretionary accounts, employing a multi-profile investment process supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated third-party providers.

Thomas Abramson is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Key Investment Services since 2023, following prior roles at HNP Capital LLC, Five Star Bank, and LPL Financial. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and offers access to third-party discretionary managers, while operating within the KeyCorp group and maintaining affiliations with KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Jeffrey Converse Jr. is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities since 2014 and has also worked with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2013. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation across five risk profiles and incorporates due diligence from affiliated and third-party providers to manage its diverse program offerings.

Kerrianne Creegan is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with HSBC in various roles since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, Creegan is an Executive Consultant for a premium skincare company and engages in crafting handmade items sold to friends and family. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management and involves ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, with a significant portion of assets held in client-directed portfolios.

Douglas Castren is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and previously operated Nicastro & Castren Financial Services from 2014 to 2017, along with experience at Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory roles, he has been involved in insurance and fixed annuities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation generally managed on a discretionary basis by these managers.

Zachary Hale is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Brighton Securities, TF Browns, and Allstate Insurance Company. He also had a role outside the financial industry at Billy Jack's Shack. Hale is dual-hatted as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary platforms. The firm’s investment process uses multiple risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence, serving a broad client base via a range of program options including offshore offerings.

Tyler Marriott Wells is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and CVS Pharmacy. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Cheryl Vallon is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at HSBC Securities since 2010 and with HSBC Technology & Services USA since 2015. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both client-directed and discretionary investment programs, utilizing model risk profiles and combining strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers.

Joseph Herrmann is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Gilder Gagnon Howe, City National Rochdale, and Merrill. He serves as an advisory board member for Seton Hall University’s Transformative Leadership Certificate Program, contributing to periodic reviews and program development. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through client-directed and discretionary options. The firm’s investment process combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and management, serving a broad client base with both non-discretionary and discretionary portfolios.

Brian Geary is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2022 and previously spent ten years at Linwood Investment Advisors. Based in Buffalo, NY, he is currently affiliated with Hightower Advisors. Hightower provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, combining proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles to serve its clients.

Nicole Macdowell is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, M&T Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Macdowell also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside her registered representative duties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through several program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm employs a multi-profile investment approach and utilizes affiliated and third-party providers for advisory and fund selection services.

Nila Khoury is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA since 2016 in various roles. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through several client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm uses model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence, operating as both an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer.

Austin Reese is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC based in Depew, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Citi Group. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and affiliated brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and conducting regular due diligence and supervisory oversight.

John Birkby is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Clark & Company Wealth Management since 2024. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities from 2008 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of Swanson & Birkby Associates, LLC, a commercial real estate management entity, and has engaged in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a comprehensive adviser-support platform.