Chelsea Blasch is a financial advisor with Sterling Investment Counsel, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Sterling Investment Counsel, LPL Financial, SII Investments, Inc., and Jensen, Marks, Langer & Vance. Sterling Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages over $1 billion for approximately 850 clients and employs both long- and short-term trading strategies, with investment decisions governed by an Investment Policy Committee and tailored by individual advisors.

Treg Lewis is a financial advisor at Dopkins Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at BBX, Inc. for ten years. Outside of advising, Lewis is involved in woodworking through his ownership of Loon Woods, LLC, and provides consulting and project management services for Relco Systems, Inc. Dopkins Wealth Management serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and qualified retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing diversified, buy-and-hold portfolios primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by written investment policy statements, portfolio modeling, and periodic reviews.

Ryan Di Pasquale is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience at Waterford Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining the firm, he worked with Canisius University and St. Francis High School. He also serves as a bookkeeper for the Erie County Association of School Boards. Waterford Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $337 million in discretionary assets for about 292 clients, focusing on strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis with customized investment policies.

Renee' Hasenoehrl is a financial advisor at Northcape Wealth Management in Williamsville, NY, with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for five years before joining Northcape in 2016. Northcape Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and other entities by providing investment and wealth management, independent manager selection, financial planning, and plan sponsor services. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management and constructs risk-adjusted, tax-aware asset allocation plans tailored to clients’ needs, managing approximately $706 million in assets across about 570 client relationships.

Thomas Conway is a CFP® with experience at Note Advisors, LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Clearstead Advisors and Zappitelli Financial Services. His background includes five years as a full-time student prior to entering the industry. Note Advisors, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, pensions, and corporations, with a focus on high-net-worth households. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio and investment management, tax preparation, estate-planning assistance, and wealth coaching through a structured, client-driven process.

Ryan Ficorilli is a financial advisor with Silver Grove Advisory Services in Orchard Park, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Silver Grove Financial Group since 2017 and previously worked at LPL Financial for eight years. Silver Grove Advisory Services provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses, managing approximately $453.6 million in client assets. The firm offers diversified, long-term oriented portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with supplemental individual securities, and utilizes multiple delivery models to meet client objectives.

Joseph Titus is a financial advisor at Pathway Partners Wealth Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Wilmington Advisors at M&T and LPL Financial LLC. Pathway Partners Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, managing approximately $58 million across about 247 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, using asset allocation and model-driven strategies based on modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis.

Patrick Sgroi is a financial advisor at Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Sgroi Financial, LLC, and LPL Financial. He serves as president of the Jeffery Michael Sgroi Foundation and holds board positions at Orchard Park Country Club and St. Francis High School. Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and reducing the risk of permanent capital loss, utilizing both internal and third-party investment resources.

Rosanne Braxton is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Level Financial Advisors, Inc., where she has been working since 1987. Level Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, non-profit organizations, and small-business retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and 401(k) plan advisory services. The firm uses an asset-allocation approach with diversified mutual fund and ETF models, offers direct indexing for qualifying taxable accounts, and incorporates participant education and AI tools into its service offerings.

Jeremy Hudson is a financial advisor with Miller, Gesko & Company Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Miller, Gesko & Company, he was involved with Hudson Capital Advisory, Inc. and Hudson Advisor Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with HOL Property Management and Vera Beta, Inc. Miller Gesko Wealth Management is an independent advisory firm managing approximately $183 million for about 75 clients, primarily individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses fundamental analysis to create tailored portfolios and provides comprehensive services including recordkeeping, tax coordination, and trustee administration.

Ryan Myers is a Series 66-registered advisor with Sandhill Investment Management in Buffalo, NY, where he has worked for 10 years. He has seven years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Compliance Approved, LLC, a software company that offers an AI-powered tool for reviewing marketing materials for SEC and FINRA compliance issues. Sandhill Investment Management serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients, providing portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and model portfolios across multiple platforms. The firm uses a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach with a long-term, buy-and-hold orientation and offers diversified asset allocation and specialized strategies including municipal bonds and preferred equity.

Nicholas Ingold is a financial advisor at Trubee Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Moldenhauer & Associates, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Equitable Advisors. Trubee Wealth Advisors provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, small businesses, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis along with institutional research to tailor investment programs and asset allocation models for its clients.

Ronald Kotas is a financial advisor with WNY Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for over 25 years and has been with WNY Asset Management since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Kotas & Kotas CPA PC. WNY Asset Management serves individual investors, business entities, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a multi-asset investment approach using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and collaborates with CPAs and attorneys to support client needs.

Shant Goubrial is a financial advisor at Sandhill Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Sandhill since 2011. Sandhill Investment Management serves individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, retirement plans, and trusts by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery for UMA programs, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a research-driven investment process focused on fundamental analysis and long-term equity positions.

Steven Sanders is a financial advisor at WNY Asset Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at WNY Asset Management since 2012. Prior to that, he was associated with Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and served on the Town of Amherst board. Outside of his advisory role, he is a Certified Public Accountant with a private practice and serves as treasurer of the Cleveland Business Association. WNY Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual investors, business entities, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, with ongoing monitoring and client communication.

Brian Clouden is a financial advisor with Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Sgroi Financial, LLC, and LPL Financial. Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC is a multi-team firm that provides investment advisory services, serving clients through a combination of independent advisory and broker-dealer relationships.

Nathan Severson is a financial advisor at Silver Grove Advisory Services with a Series 65 credential. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior experience working in educational and community roles, including positions at State University of New York and Erie Community College. His background also includes involvement with local organizations such as the Hamburg Village Swim Center. Silver Grove Advisory Services provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses, managing approximately $453.6 million in client assets. The firm employs a diversified, long-term oriented investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual stocks, bonds, and options as needed, and offers a variety of delivery models including direct discretionary management and referral services.

Jonathan Petrie is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with WNY Asset Management, LLC and has prior experience at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and LPL Financial LLC. Petrie is also involved with ClearPlan Financial, Inc. and maintains a business entity for tax and investment purposes. WNY Asset Management serves individual investors, business entities, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach across multiple asset classes and offers educational seminars and workshops.

Vincent Scarsella is a CFP® certificant with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 11 years. Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC provides personalized financial planning, investment management, and related consulting services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and risk reduction, with portfolios reviewed by an internal Investment Committee and implemented through multiple custodians.

Edwin Johnston III is a financial advisor with Sandhill Investment Management in Buffalo, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sandhill Investment Management, he has been associated with Sandhill Capital Partners LLC since 2004. Sandhill Investment Management serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients, offering portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and model portfolios. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up research approach focused on companies with economic advantages and strong cash flow, using a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy and providing diversified asset allocation options.