Sandhill Investment Management is a Buffalo-based financial advisor firm founded in 2003. The firm specializes in investment management and offers services such as portfolio management. Sandhill's team includes experienced professionals like Edwin M. Johnston III, Shant Goubrial, Richard Ryskalczyk, and others, who hold various certifications such as CFA, CPA, and CFP®. The firm's investment advisors are committed to high ethical standards, acting in the best interests of clients and maintaining independence and objectivity. Sandhill's advisors have expertise in areas like financial planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. Clients can benefit from the firm's comprehensive knowledge of investment decision-making, including equity analysis, portfolio management, and wealth planning. Sandhill's team includes professionals with designations like CFA, CPA, CFP®, and CPWA®, ensuring clients receive expert advice. The firm's Chief Compliance Officer oversees the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. Sandhill Investment Management provides a range of financial services while upholding ethical standards and offering expertise in investment management.

Sterling Investment Counsel, LLC is a Limited Liability Company established in New York in February 2016. The firm's principal owners are Christopher Michael Marks, Cynthia Eileen Vance, and Phillip Kenneth Vance. Sterling Investment Counsel offers portfolio management services tailored to individual client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons. The firm requests discretionary authority from clients to make investment decisions in alignment with fiduciary duties. Investment strategies include long-term and short-term trading, with a focus on maximizing returns while managing risk. The firm's services encompass financial planning at no additional cost, with investment advice primarily focused on mutual funds, fixed income securities, equities, and other diversified securities. There is no minimum account size requirement, but client relationships are subject to a minimum annual fee of $1,500. Fees for portfolio management range from 1.25% to 1.50% of total assets under management, with fees varying based on portfolio complexity and size. Clients may terminate the agreement without penalty with a full refund of unearned fees upon written notice. Sterling Investment Counsel acts as a fiduciary, providing ongoing monitoring of client accounts and regular reporting on account performance and fees. The firm also offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, with proxy voting conducted in the best interest of clients. Sterling Investment Counsel does not accept performance-based fees or compensation for client referrals.

Trubee Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a registered investment adviser based in Buffalo, New York, established in 1940. The firm offers continuous advice on investment based on individual client needs, with a focus on developing personalized investment programs. Trubee manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts tailored to each client, with services for individuals, small businesses, and actively engaged in business as a broker/dealer and insurance broker. The firm does not act as a portfolio manager for wrap fee programs but offers such products through Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Trubee provides access to third-party sub-advisory services, ensuring recommendations are based solely on clients' interests. The firm is a fiduciary for retirement accounts, operating under a special rule to act in clients' best interests. Trubee's fees are asset-based, with a minimum fee for accounts under $1,000,000 and a negotiable flat fee for larger accounts. Clients pay advisory fees monthly or quarterly based on the net asset value of their accounts. Trubee discloses potential conflicts of interest related to compensation and brokerage practices, emphasizing transparency and client interests. The firm does not charge performance-based fees and provides portfolio management services to various client types, including individuals, high net worth individuals, and institutions. Trubee employs fundamental and technical analysis methods and considers various investment risks, ensuring clients are informed about potential losses. Clients retain discretion over their investments, with Trubee providing guidance and recommendations based on stated investment objectives. The firm does not vote proxies on behalf of clients and urges clients to review custodial statements regularly. Trubee maintains a Code of Ethics and discloses financial information to ensure transparency and client trust.

Emerge Capital Management Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers investment management services to institutional clients and other investment advisors. The firm specializes in providing a platform of emerging manager strategies for various clients, including foundations, endowments, and corporate pension plans. Emerge also offers consulting services to assist in the launch process of these strategies. The firm's investment advisory services involve continuous account supervision, administrative services, portfolio management, performance evaluation, and monitoring. Emerge charges fees based on distribution fees, investment management revenue, and consulting services. The firm's fees range from 0.25% to 1% depending on the service and client size. Emerge does not charge performance-based fees and does not distribute for managers who charge such fees. Clients have discretion over their investments, and the firm does not generally vote proxies on behalf of clients. Emerge does not accept custody of client funds and recommends clients select their own custodian. The firm exercises investment discretion within agreed-upon procedures and client guidelines. Emerge has no disciplinary information and maintains high ethical standards through its Code of Ethics. Clients have the right to terminate agreements with Emerge with a 30-day notice. The firm does not engage in principal transactions for client accounts and prohibits preferential treatment in trade allocations.

Hudson Advisor Services, Inc. is an independent investment advisory firm registered with the SEC, established in 1997 by William N. Hudson. The firm specializes in providing comprehensive investment management services, including record-keeping, tax services, asset management, sub-advisory services, and special services tailored to meet individual client needs. The firm's ownership includes William N. Hudson III, Evan J. Coppola, and Jeremy C. Hudson. Hudson Advisor Services has approximately $312,223,000 in client assets under management as of December 31, 2024, with a minimum account size requirement of $1,000,000. For fees, the firm charges an annual fee not exceeding 1.00% of assets under management, subject to negotiation. Clients can pay fees through direct debiting or billing. Hudson Advisor Services does not engage in performance-based fees or side-by-side management. The firm acts as a fiduciary and does not have any reportable disciplinary history. It does not participate in soft dollars but is affiliated with Hudson Capital Advisory, Inc., which may manage certain client accounts. The firm does not vote client securities but provides information on proxy voting and class action settlements. Clients can contact the Chief Compliance Officer, Jeremy Hudson, for additional information or to submit complaints.

Winthrop Partners – WNY, LLC, along with its affiliated firms Winthrop Partners – EPA, LLC and Winthrop Partners – WPA, LLC, are SEC-registered investment advisors specializing in providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and asset management. The firm was established on March 31, 2025, and is based in New York. The firm's principals are Thomas J. Saunders, R. Brian Werner, and Ryan J. Carney. Winthrop offers services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities, with no strict minimum account size but a minimum advisory fee of $500. The firm manages approximately $263,834,384.00 of clients' assets, primarily on a discretionary basis. Winthrop charges up to 1.5% of managed assets as an annual fee, with a minimum advisory fee of $500. The firm also offers financial planning and subscription services for a fixed fee based on the complexity of services provided. Winthrop primarily allocates clients' assets among individual debt and equity securities, ETFs, and mutual funds, tailoring its services to individual client needs and risk tolerance. The firm's investment strategies include fundamental analysis for individual stocks and a diversified portfolio approach using mutual funds and ETFs. Winthrop does not provide performance-based fees and acts as a fiduciary, putting clients' interests first. Clients have the option to grant Winthrop investment discretion, allowing the firm to make investment decisions on their behalf.

Collins Advisors, LLC, established in 2003 in Buffalo, NY, offers comprehensive portfolio management and retirement plan consulting services. The firm, owned by Christine Collins-Schwinger and Mary Collins, acts as a fiduciary, always prioritizing clients' best interests. Investment strategies include asset allocation, long-term and short-term purchases, and fixed income securities. The firm uses methods such as charting, cyclical analysis, fundamental analysis, technical analysis, quantitative analysis, and qualitative analysis to formulate investment advice. Clients can expect a maximum annual fee of 1.25% for portfolio management services, billed monthly or quarterly based on account value. The firm manages $157,013,309 on a discretionary basis and $1,905,410 on a non-discretionary basis. Collins Advisors recommends establishing accounts with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for brokerage services. The firm does not receive soft dollars in excess of what is allowed by law and does not direct client transactions for soft dollar benefits. Clients have the option to grant investment discretion to the firm, and the firm does not accept proxy authority to vote client securities. Financial information is not provided as the firm does not prepay fees over $1,200, take custody of client funds, or have financial conditions impairing obligations.

Rand Capital Management, LLC (RCM) is a financial advisor firm established in 2019, specializing in managing assets for Rand Capital Corporation (RAND), two privately offered investment funds, and other clients. RCM focuses on mezzanine debt and structured capital solutions for lower middle market companies. The firm's investment strategy aims to seek current income and capital appreciation for its clients. RCM charges management fees and may apply incentive fees based on negotiated terms with each client. The firm manages client assets on a discretionary basis, with regulatory assets under management totaling $63,481,192 for the BDC and $58,040,413 for private funds as of December 31, 2022. RCM does not engage in soft dollar arrangements and does not receive any economic benefits from anyone other than its clients. The firm has adopted a Code of Ethics and addresses potential conflicts of interest, such as performance-based fees and voting client securities, through established policies and procedures. RCM has full investment discretion over client assets and exercises voting authority for client securities based on maximizing client value. The firm does not require prepayment of fees and has a sound financial condition to meet its commitments to clients. For more detailed information, clients can request a copy of RCM's proxy voting policy, financial information, or Code of Ethics.

Miller Gesko Wealth Management is an independent investment advisory firm established in 1986 and registered with the SEC. The firm, led by Robert L. Miller, Jr. and Paul R. Gesko, offers comprehensive investment management services tailored to individual client needs. Services include investment management, record-keeping, tax planning, asset management, and special services. Clients can have accounts managed on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, with the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on investments. The firm does not charge performance-based fees and serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. Investment strategies include long-term purchases, short-term purchases, and trading, with a focus on fundamental analysis. Miller Gesko does not vote proxies for clients and does not handle client claims in class action lawsuits. The firm has a Business Continuity Plan in place and maintains strict privacy policies. Clients can contact the Chief Compliance Officer for additional information or to submit a complaint. For more details, clients can request a copy of the firm's Privacy Policy or Business Continuity Plan.