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How We Work

Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.

Our team approach adds perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.

Meet Our Team

Daniel A McAuliffe

Managing Partner

(716) 626-2561

daniel.mcauliffe@equitable.com

Dan McAuliffe has been a Financial Advisor with Equitable Advisors since 2010. Dan graduated from The Canisius College Wehle School of Business with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a minor in International Business....

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Chelsea McAuliffe

Partner

518-373-7310

Chelsea.McAuliffe@Equitable.com

Chelsea gained her Bachelors of Science in Marketing concentrating in Economics at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. She started her career with Equitable in 2015 and has gown with the company ever since. As a...

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Casey Nuchereno

Partner

716-626-2502

Casey.Nuchereno@Equitable.com

From an early age, Casey knew he wanted to pursue a career in financial advising. Inspired by his father, Lou Nuchereno, Casey witnessed firsthand the meaningful impact his father had on clients throughout his career. That example left...

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Maxwell Blitz

Partner

716-626-2567

Maxwell.Blitz@Equitable.com

Maxwell Blitz joined Equitable Advisors, LLC in 2020 after graduating from the SUNY Fredonia school of business with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. During his time there, he played four years of NCAA college hockey for the Blue Devils...

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Jacob Cooper

Partner

716-565-1207

Jacob.Cooper@Equitable.com

Jacob Cooper joined Equitable Advisors LLC after beginning his career in banking. Jacob has years acquiring knowledge, gaining certifications, and reaching milestones. Jacob takes pride in the connections he builds with his clients....

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Michael Flury

Partner

716-276-7640

Michael.Flury@Equitable.com

Michael Flury joined Equitable Advisors, LLC after graduating from Lake Erie College with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. During his time there, he played four years of NCAA college lacrosse for the Storm at the Division 2 level and...

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Joseph Gambino

Partner

716-626-2523

Joseph.Gambino@Equitable.com

Joe attended Buffalo State University for Business Administration with a minor in Business Economics. He chose a career with the Buffalo Fire Department in 2010. He was awarded Union person of the year in 2023. Joe joined the Equitable...

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Phillip Hayduk

Partner

716-626-2520

Phillip.Hayduk@Equitable.com

Many people think that developing financial strategies to reach their goals is a daunting task. In most cases, they don’t move forward because they are uncertain as to what the next steps should be for them. I work with my clients to...

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Joseph Kelley

Partner

716-565-4690

Joseph.Kelley@Equitable.com

Joseph is a dedicated financial advisor with a bachelor’s degree in Commercial Entrepreneurship from Florida State University. He also holds a certification in Holistic Financial Coaching from Columbia University, showcasing his...
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Danny Latona

Partner

716-626-2546

Danny.Latona@Equitable.com

Danny Latona joined Equitable Advisors, LLC after years of experience in sales and accounts receivables. He also has a degree in healthcare administration. Danny currently holds his New York Life and Health License, FINRA Series 6, and...

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Ryan Matthews

Partner

716-626-2529

Ryan.Matthews@Equitable.com

Ryan Matthews was born and raised in Buffalo NY. He attended Canisius High School and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh while playing 4 years of club lacrosse and racquetball. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and a...

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John Vita III

Partner

845-452-5121

John.Vita2@equitable.com

I grew up in Poughkeepsie NY. I graduated from Spackenkill high school where I played football. I worked in a Italian restaurant in my senior year of high school. After graduation, I opened my own Italian restaurant before deciding to...

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Alexa Dix

Executive Assistant

716-276-7647

Alexa.Dix@Equitable.com

Alexa Dix is an Administrative Assistant at Pace Financial, where she supports the advisory team and helps ensure smooth day-to-day operations and a positive client experience.Alexa earned her Bachelor of Science from Gannon University...

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Amy Maier

Senior Executive Assistant

716-276-7606

Amy.Maier@Equitable.com

Amy Maier plays a vital role at Pace Financial, handling administrative duties such as answering phones, completing paperwork, preparing for meetings, and facilitating client communication. With a Bachelor of Arts in English Language...
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Cheryl Hoffman

Paraplanner & Executive Assistant

(716) 276-7667

cheryl.hoffman@equitable.com

Cheryl Hoffman is an integral part of the Pace Financial Partners team, specializing in administrative tasks such as scheduling, client communication, service work, and paperwork. Additionally, she contributes her expertise in...

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Jacob Hartwell

Partner

716-276-2039

Jacob.Hartwell@Equitable.com

With over a decade of experience in sales and financial services, Jacob Hartwell is a dedicated Financial Advisor committed to helping clients build confidence in their financial future. He holds his Series 7 and Series 66...
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Lauren Montante

Partner

716-276-7660

Lauren.Montante@Equitable.com

Lauren Montante oversees client relationships and manages investment portfolios, while also providing support and guidance to new advisors within our firm on various operational matters. Her motivation stems from the opportunity to...
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R. Maxwell McAuliffe

Partner

518-373-7345

Max.McAuliffe@Equitable.com

Max is a dedicated financial advisor committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses across the United States achieve stronger financial futures. With 11 years of experience in financial planning, investment management, and...
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Carol Reardon

Client Management

518-373-7315

carol.reardon1@equitable.com

Carol Reardon is a Client Manager, supporting financial analysis and business processing. Carol graduated from Potsdam College with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Computer Science concentration. She also earned a Masters of...

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Eileen Vierling

Client Management

518-373-7319

Eileen.Vierling@equitable.com

Eileen Vierling joined Equitable’s Malta/Albany NY branch in 2006 as an Executive Assistant to Bob Woodcock, supporting all areas of administration, business processing and client services.Eileen takes great care and pride in her...
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Jessica Petterson

Licensed Operations Manager

518-373-7346

jessica.petterson@equitable.com

Jessica began her career with Equitable Advisors in 2020 as a Producer Assistant to Robert Woodcock. Soon after joining, she obtained her financial services licenses to support her role and professional development. Jessica now leads...
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Kristopher Woodcock

Partner

212-541-1900

kristopher.woodcock@equitable.com

Kristopher is a Financial Advisor, focusing his practice on strategic wealth planning. Prior to joining the firm in 2016, Kristopher was a member of Alliance Bernstein’s Private Wealth Management Group in New York City, where he...
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Kyle Rutledge

Partner

(412) 503-7575

Kyle.Rutledge@equitable.com

Kyle Rutledge is a financial advisor based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Penn State Behrend with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and joined Equitable Advisors, LLC in 2024. Kyle holds his Series 7 and Series 66...
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Lauren Woodcock

Partner

518-373-7363

Lauren.Woodcock@equitable.com

I began my career at Equitable in 2013. After a decade as a financial advisor, I transitioned into the role of Director of Operations. As our wealth management practice grew, it became clear that we needed a dedicated person to oversee...
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Robert Woodcock

Partner

518-373-7304

Robert.Woodcock@equitable.com

With a career spanning four decades, Bob has built a distinguished legacy as a financial planner and investment advisor.His professional journey began at Equitable, where he developed a strong foundation in comprehensive financial...
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Samuel Woodcock

Partner

212-824-4516

samuel.woodcock@equitable.com

Sam joined Equitable Advisors in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Gettysburg College, where he competed on the men’s varsity lacrosse team. During his time in school, Sam gained hands-on...
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Stephen Bronder

Partner

518-373-7341

stephen.bronder@equitable.com

Trust and confidence are the most important factors to me in building relationships with my clients. I take pride in designing, implementing and monitoring a client’s progress through life’s many stages. I look at every situation as if...
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