Mary K. Setter

LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS

BUFFALO, NY 14202

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CRD#: 5838902

Professional summary

Mary K Setter, who also goes by Mary Kathleen Kanaley, Mary Kathleen Kanaley, Mary Kanaley Setter, Mary Kathleen Setter, is a registered financial advisor currently at LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS located in Buffalo, New York.

Mary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Mary has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mary Kathleen Kanaley | Mary Kathleen Kanaley | Mary Kanaley Setter | Mary Kathleen Setter

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 17, 2025 - Present

LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS

Office #1: 361 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202

RIA

CRD#: 282786

BUFFALO, NY

Past

November 20, 2025 - March 13, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

BUFFALO, NY

Past

November 20, 2025 - March 13, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

BUFFALO, NY

Past

June 14, 2024 - May 14, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

AMHERST, NY

Past

June 14, 2024 - May 14, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

AMHERST, NY

Past

March 12, 2024 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 110518

AMHERST, NY

Past

May 2, 2019 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

AMHERST, NY

Past

January 8, 2018 - August 15, 2018

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

BUFFALO, NY

Past

June 14, 2016 - August 10, 2017

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30349

BUFFALO, NY

Past

June 12, 2014 - March 1, 2016

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

Past

November 21, 2012 - April 15, 2014

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 11025

DEPEW, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS

LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS | LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 282786 / SEC#: 801-107260

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

New York
(12/17/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/8/2024

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/4/2013

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 8/15/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/20/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS

LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS | LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 282786 / SEC#: 801-107260

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

361 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202

Mailing Address

Phone number

(716) 849-8219

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LRA FORM ADV PART 2A MARCH 2026 (3/20/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	178
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,130,067,484

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/8/2024

Series 63

Date: 11/4/2013

SIE

Date: 8/15/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/20/2012

Current Firm

LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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