Raymond James welcomes New York advisor team managing $207 million in assets
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed five financial advisors in Depew, New York to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS) – the firm’s independent advisor channel – according to Alex David, Northeast divisional director for RJFS.
As Buffalo Financial, the team is comprised of advisors Jeremy Beck, Matthew Pitrola, Jacob Wood, Tyler Sacco and Matt Wojick, supported by Business Coordinator Trish Del Prince, Administrative Assistant Dawn Esslinger, Marketing Consultant Haley Travers and Client Service & Research Assistant Gavin Beck. They join from Commonwealth Financial Network where they managed approximately $207 million in client assets. Together, they provide a broad range of services—including investment management as well as financial, insurance, and business planning—to a diverse client base.
“The culture at Raymond James, as a firm centered on client and advisor relationships, makes for an ideal platform for Buffalo Financial to continue its growth and independence with,” said Beck. “We are confident that our clients will feel the difference as we leverage the firm’s leading-edge technology and high-touch operational support.”
Beck began his 22-year career in financial services at A.G. Edwards and spent the past eight years serving clients at Commonwealth. His experience is supported by a bachelor’s degree from the University at Buffalo.
Pitrola brings five years of financial services industry experience to his role as president of the practice. He holds a bachelor’s degree in financial analysis from the University at Buffalo.
Wood is also a graduate from the University at Buffalo, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance. He began his career in 2022 with Buffalo Financial and now serves as a vice president of the practice.
A Buffalo, New York native, Sacco earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Phoenix and brings two years of financial services industry experience to his role as vice president.
Wojcik began his career in financial services with Buffalo Financial in 2025. He graduated from the State University of New York with a bachelor’s degree in business finance.
About Raymond James Financial Services
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (RJFS), member FINRA/SIPC, is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, RJFS provides a wide range of investment and wealth planning-related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both firms are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), one of the nation’s premier diversified financial services companies with financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.64 trillion as of June 30, 2025. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.
Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Buffalo Financial is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.