Michael Nevinger is the sole advisor at Comfort Capital Management, an independent registered investment adviser. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recently founded the firm in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, Nevinger is an estimator and project manager in the construction industry through his role at 104 Contractors, which he has held since 2018. Comfort Capital Management provides fee-only investment management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory approach, emphasizing asset allocation and passive fund strategies.

Christopher Yuskiw is a financial advisor at HYJC Capital of WNY with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at HNP Capital LLC, LPL Financial LLC, and Five Star Bank. HYJC Capital of WNY provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering portfolio management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes cyclical and fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, employing various strategies across mutual funds, fixed income, equities, ETFs, and insurance products.

John Haugh is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with HYJC Capital of WNY, where he has worked since 2023, and has prior experience at HNP Capital LLC, LPL Financial LLC, and Five Star Bank. HYJC Capital of WNY provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering portfolio management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes cyclical and fundamental analysis along with modern portfolio theory, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with regular monitoring and reviews.

Christina Hand is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Blackridge since 2021. Her prior experience includes positions at Independent Solutions Wealth Management, Peak Brokerage Services, and Germack Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and investing business, as well as a sole proprietorship focused on insurance and annuities. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and related consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-based portfolio management through a turnkey asset management platform and sponsors multiple wrap-fee programs, incorporating a blend of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

William Ward is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Ward serves as an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army National Guard. Pinnacle Investments is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion in assets and serving nearly 2,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning and portfolio management, using both fundamental and technical analysis across various securities.

Lauren Heiman is a financial advisor with Allworth Financial, L.P. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at AW Securities, Private Client Services, and Securities Service Network, among others. Outside of her financial advisory career, she serves as an assistant varsity volleyball coach at Wayland Cohocton Central School. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a variety of strategies, including model portfolios and specialized ETF approaches, and integrates technology to manage held-away retirement accounts without client login credentials.

Camilla Merrick is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes eight years at M&T Bank and M&T Securities, Inc., and one year at LPL Financial LLC. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and model portfolios. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions and provides ongoing monitoring while offering access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.

Alec Schumacher is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked in various roles at KeyBank and other companies, including Fetch Logistics and Shoe Show Inc. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs and investment products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment choices supported by product due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and collaboration with affiliated entities within the KeyCorp group.

Terry Muchler is a financial advisor with Allworth Financial, L.P. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Muchler Financial Services and Securities America, Inc. He serves as a Rotary board member and foundation chair in Dansville, NY. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using various model strategies and employs technology solutions to manage held-away employer retirement accounts.

Nicole Jones is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 license and 10 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, Ameritas Investment Corp, and United Professional Advisors. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in insurance sales through Lifetime Planning, Inc. and Fixed Insurance, where she advises clients on life insurance, annuities, disability, and long-term care products. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Gary Everts is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and INVEST Financial Corp. Everts is also involved with Future Financial Group, where he is a broker focusing on the sale of fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability income products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across various asset classes managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

James Scott is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a bus driver for the Clarence Central School District. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, efficient-frontier analysis, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Heath Hendrickson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience with Securities America Advisors and Allied CPA's, PC, where he is a partner providing tax and accounting services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family farm focused on cultivating fruit trees. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports various managed-account solutions.

Kaelah Granger is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. She has been affiliated with Cetera and Cetera ADVISORS LLC since 2021. Prior to her financial advisory roles, she worked at the University of Rochester from 2016 to 2024. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services with a multi-manager platform, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Aimee Berkemeier is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at OSAIC since 2022 and has prior experience with Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Director at Allied CPAs PC and provides financial oversight by compiling monthly financial reports for Genesee County Young Life, a local nonprofit chapter. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and various investment options to build customized portfolios.

Lea Bancroft is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, Bancroft is a partner in a restaurant/bar and a martial arts instructor in Mount Morris, NY. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and also provides educational seminars and specialized planning services.

Autumn Smith is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial and M&T Securities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs various asset-allocation and portfolio construction tools across multiple investment platforms.

Carolyn Phillips is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Mount Morris, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 2003 and MassMutual Financial Group since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, Phillips serves as treasurer for the First Church of Christ, Scientist, overseeing financial activities and reporting. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and investment services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers through a structured, collaborative advisory process.

Steven Lang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement income. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hobart College and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He approaches client relationships with compassion and empathy, treating his clients as if they are family. Outside of his professional role, Steven enjoys spending time with his family, playing ice hockey, and woodworking.