Nicholas Dirienzo is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Nottingham Advisors Inc. and previously worked at Manulife Asset Management, State Street, and Putnam Investments. Nottingham Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a core/satellite investment approach primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, supplemented by tactical satellite positions selected by an internal Investment Policy Committee.

David Hartzell is the sole advisor at Cornell Capital Management, an independent firm based in Clarence Center, NY. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 26 years of experience with Cornell Capital Management. The firm serves a small group of primarily high-net-worth individuals, managing discretionary portfolios focused on equities and ETFs with a buy-and-hold, fundamental-analysis approach emphasizing dividend-paying stocks and sector ETFs. Cornell Capital Management offers tailored investment options and occasional limited financial planning services, with an emphasis on personalized client mandates and international diversification considerations.

Scott Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Cambridge Advisors, LLC with 4 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. In addition to his advisory role, he is employed as a tax advisor and Senior Consultant at Cambridge Consulting, Inc. and serves as trustee and manager for multiple family and client trusts and investment entities. Cambridge Advisors is a single-advisor, fee-based firm serving individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and access to model portfolios and third-party managers, utilizing Investment Policy Statements and diversified asset allocations implemented through no-load or load-waived funds, ETFs, and separately managed strategies.

Timothy Minneci is the sole advisor at Timothy C. Minneci, an independent firm based in Williamsville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Paramax Securities, LLC, and Paramax Corporation. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner in Island Estates Home Watch LLC, a property management service for owners with multiple residences. The firm provides financial planning and asset allocation advice to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans without holding client funds or managing individual securities. Its approach involves goal analysis and written recommendations, often referring clients to outside managers for implementation.

Gordon Stockman is a financial advisor at EWM Advisory with over a decade of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at EWM Advisory since 2014, alongside his roles at Efficient Wealth Management Inc. He is also involved with Nextgen Financial Planning Inc., a registered portfolio manager in Ontario, and Sharp Accounting Professional Corp, a CPA firm in Ontario. EWM Advisory serves individual clients, including some high-net-worth individuals, by providing customized investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and project-based consulting. The firm emphasizes passive, index- and ETF-based portfolios with a focus on asset allocation, low costs, and tax-aware strategies, offering personalized service to a small client base.

James Primiano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Clear View Wealth Advisors LLC since 2018. Prior to that, he operated Primiano Financial and was affiliated with Next Financial Group Inc. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a variety of delivery options such as financial planning, model-portfolio advisory programs, and third-party asset management, supported by an in-house research team and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Russell D'Alba is the principal of Russell J. D'Alba, an independent advisory firm based in Williamsville, NY. He has 17 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to founding his independent practice, he has been associated with Paramax Securities, LLC and serves as president of Paramax Corporation. Outside of his financial advisory activities, he is an amateur saxophonist with over 20 years of experience performing in orchestras and smaller ensembles and holds several trustee and board member roles in local organizations. The firm serves a small client base that includes business owners and parties involved in corporate transactions, focusing on investment advisory services and financial consulting with an emphasis on transactional and negotiation expertise rooted in accounting and investment banking. It offers access to investment banking through an affiliated broker-dealer but does not engage in ongoing portfolio management or typical retail brokerage services.

Prior to founding Sherwood Financial Management, I spent my career at a local wealth management firm for 24+ years working with clients as they near retirement. As a fee-only advisor, I cultivate long-term relationships advising individuals, spouses, partners, and extended families on personal financial planning, investment management and wealth accumulation strategies, and guiding them through their retirement years. By educating, providing perspective, and maintaining investment discipline, I strive to help you maximize your resources, identify those areas that may deserve additional attention, and encourage you to pursue the things you enjoy. I live in Clarence with my husband and our children - two maturing, young men - one in college and the other in high school. We share an interest in I am currently a member of three leading organizations in the financial planning industry, XYPN, NAPFA, and the FPA. XYPN - XY Planning Network, a leading organization of fee-only advisors who go above and beyond to serve you and don't sell product. National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) is a committed group of fee-only, fiduciary financial advisors who continuously strive to provide financial planning services to their clients with excellence. Financial Planning Association (FPA) the leading membership organization for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals and those engaged in the financial planning process. I serve on the local FPA of WNY chapter’s board to help guide the chapter and the program committee to help deliver stimulating and relevant content to our membership.

Brendan Taylor is a financial advisor at Shield Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Shield Wealth Advisors since 2020. Prior to that, he was associated with John W. Haberstro d/b/a Shield Wealth Management and has experience working at the University of Oklahoma and LotteryRewards. Shield Wealth Advisors primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach combined with tactical and strategic asset allocation, and offers both direct management and third-party sub-advisory programs.

Patrick Sheelar is a financial advisor at Countryside Financial LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Blackridge Asset Management and Peak Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a soccer referee. Countryside Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through a variety of platforms, including the AssetMark wrap-fee platform and direct mutual fund management relationships. The firm typically operates with discretionary authority, using model portfolios and third-party sub-advisors to implement strategies tailored to client objectives.

Abbey Gwin is a financial advisor at Countryside Financial LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Blackridge Asset Management, LLC. Gwin is also a licensed life insurance agent. Countryside Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and related advisory services. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisors, and direct fund management, and its advisors are licensed insurance agents who may recommend insurance and annuity products.

Juliana Janson is a financial advisor at Buffalo First Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Buffalo First Wealth Management since 2021. Prior to this, she held positions at Trocaire College, Buffalo Niagara Partnership, and Goodwill of WNY. Buffalo First Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, endowments, foundations, investment companies, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and investment strategies, regularly reviews accounts, and documents client goals in an Investment Policy Statement.

Jacqueline Tedesco is a financial advisor at Rabenold Advisors, Inc. with credentials including Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses, and has worked in the financial services industry since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, UBS Financial Services, and a family dental practice. Rabenold Advisors, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individual clients and families, managing approximately $35.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs diversified, asset-allocation strategies with cost-efficient mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and other securities, offering financial planning as a continuing service integrated with investment management.

William Davis is a financial advisor at O'Bannon & Davis Inc. with over 30 years of experience at the firm. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Williamsville, NY. O'Bannon & Davis provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and pension plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, tax and estate planning, and insurance advice. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis using both fundamental and technical analysis and serves a large client base relative to its size.

Jeffrey Cashmore is a financial advisor at Members Advisory Group, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Members Advisory Group since 2010. Members Advisory Group provides wealth management services to individual and high net worth clients, focusing on ongoing financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s investment approach uses fundamental analysis and offers tailored client relationships with periodic account reviews.

Connor Allan is a financial advisor with Members Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Events at the Wurlitzer since 2019. Members Advisory Group provides wealth management services to individual and high net worth clients, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management based on fundamental analysis and tailored investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $443.2 million in client assets and serves over 900 clients across six offices.

Neil Farrell is a financial advisor at Farrell Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Inc. from 2014 to 2022. Farrell Financial offers fee-based investment advisory services and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy based on fundamental analysis, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis and serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Scott Cashmore is a financial advisor with Members Advisory Group, LLC in Williamsville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Members Advisory Group since 2010. Members Advisory Group provides wealth management services to individual and high net worth clients, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using fundamental analysis and both long- and short-term investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $443 million in client assets and serves around 900 clients with tailored investment relationships.

George Harris is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Bentham Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. Bentham Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored benefit plans. The firm employs a goal- and risk-based asset allocation approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on low-cost funds, periodic rebalancing, and incorporates technical and cyclical analysis in its investment process.

Dawn Robinson is a financial advisor at Shield Wealth Advisors with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. She has worked at Independent Solutions Wealth Management and Argus Tax, Inc., and currently operates Robinson Tax Service, providing accounting and tax services. Additionally, she serves as president of WNY Safe Solutions Consulting, a security and safety consulting firm. Shield Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach combined with tactical and strategic asset allocation, utilizing both direct management and third-party sub-advisors to implement tailored portfolios.