Our Team

Jason began his financial career in 2008, and just four short years later, he and his business partner, Ryan Seufert, co-founded Silver Grove Financial Group, Inc.

They had a clear vision: To build an advisory practice that focused entirely on the client—one with no restrictions on the options he can offer his clients to help them work toward their financial goals.

Whether it is in a personal, professional, or financial capacity, Jason loves to help people be the best person they can be and takes every opportunity to raise funds for charitable organizations. Some that are particularly close to his heart include the Semper Fi Fund, the Fourteen Holy Helpers School in Buffalo, New York, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Jason’s hobbies include running and hunting. He has successfully completed all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, finding himself in a rarefied by growing group of people who have achieved this goal. (The Abbott World Marathon Majors is a series of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City.) He now has his sights set on hiking all forty-six of the Adirondack High Peaks.

Jason’s ideal client wants to get their finances in order and is looking for an accountability partner to meet with who will help them make sure their investments are on track with their goals. This client embraces the long-term investment strategy, but they understand that “life happens” and are willing to make adjustments when necessary.

Jason currently lives in Hamburg, New York, with his wife, Maria, their daughter, Audrey, their son, Ethan, and their wiener dog, Pistol.

Contact Jason: jweber@silvergrovegroup.com or 716-800-4291

Ryan began his financial career in 2008, and just four short years later, he and his business partner, Jason Weber, co-founded Silver Grove Financial Group, Inc.

They had a clear vision: To build an advisory practice that focused entirely on the client—one with no restrictions on the options he can offer his clients to help them work toward their financial goals. In starting their own business, Ryan was also motivated by the additional freedom that it offered—both in the options he is able to offer his clients and in the clients he’s able to service.

Since Silver Grove is both an advisory firm and a SEC Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), not only can Ryan assist individuals and companies with their financial goals, he can also assist other independent financial advisors and financial firms with their professional goals.

Ryan loves new challenges and is constantly looking for interesting new business opportunities. He loves to help people think of ways to be successful and get ahead. In July of 2014, he was named in Buffalo's Business First as one of Western New York's top 30 people under 30, an award that considers career achievements, leadership and initiative, community engagement, and each nominee's potential to become a leader on a grand scale.

Ryan was born in Utica, New York, and grew up in Oriskany, New York. He currently lives in Orchard Park, New York, with his wife Nisha and their three young boys.

Contact Ryan: rseufert@silvergrovegroup.com or 716-800-4291 ext 201 or 315-939-8500

Melinda came to Silver Grove in 2015. She focuses on keeping the business running smoothly by managing all the internal processes like developing and documenting business processes and compliance processes, customizing our CRM and business tools, and training our employees, advisors, and clients on all of the above.

Melinda loves it when a plan comes together! There is nothing more satisfying than, after creating a process, to see it being used well by the people it was intended for.

It is Melinda’s goal at Silver Grove to create a business format that runs smoothly from end to end, balancing the needs of the employees, advisors, and clients equally. We welcome any feedback you may have, good or bad, on any interaction you experienced with anyone from Silver Grove!

Contact Melinda at: melinda@silvergrovegroup.com or 716-800-4291 ext 206

Katie joined the Silver Grove team in March of 2021 as a part-time administrative assistant. After working in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years—and owning her own bistro for five of those years—she made a significant career change when her son was born to ensure a better work-life balance.

Katie has a service approach at the heart of everything she does. A graduate of Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, she lived and worked in Washington, DC, for more than nine years. During that time, she worked at two premier country clubs and a top-tier catering company, which was hired by the United States Golf Association to manage the catering of the corporate hospitality tents at the Golf U.S. Opens.

In 2015, she returned home to Buffalo to be closer to her family and fulfilled her lifelong dream of owning a restaurant. She opened Homegrown Bistro in January 2016 and operated successfully in the village of Orchard Park until December 2020.

After getting to know Jason and Ryan over the years of their breakfasts at the bistro, she decided to join the Silver Grove Financial Group team where she now puts her service and relationship expertise to work as she creates connections with our clients and the community.  She also enjoys being active with local charitable organizations, spearheading Silver Grove Financial Group’s Giving Project.

Katie is native to the Southtowns and currently lives in Orchard Park, New York, with her husband, son, Poodle, Chip and Golden Doodle, Delaney.

Anne-Marie joined the Silver Grove team in February 2022 as an Executive Assistant. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Aerospace Engineer, first in Buffalo and later in Virginia. After the birth of her first son, Anne-Marie and her husband made the decision to return to Buffalo to raise their family near loved ones, at which point she stepped back from her engineering career to focus on being at home with their children.

Teamwork is central to Anne-Marie's approach in all that she does. She brings a collaborative and leadership-oriented mindset to her role at Silver Grove, an approach rooted in her prior professional experience. After moving back to Buffalo, she worked part-time at Fleet Feet Sports as their Training Program Coordinator and No Boundaries Coach, where she trained over a thousand new runners to achieve their running goals. She also worked in retail at Park Edge Sweet Shop in South Buffalo. When the pandemic began, Anne-Marie paused her work to manage remote learning for her three children. Post-pandemic, she was eager to return to the workforce and excited about the opportunity to join the Silver Grove team and learn about the financial industry. Her background and experience quickly made her an integral part of the team.

Anne-Marie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Science, specializing in Aerospace Business and Human Factors, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Her engineering career involved the design and testing of various air and space vehicles, including jets, launch systems, and satellites, and her work spanned from wind tunnels and launch control rooms to testing and integration projects both nationally and internationally.

Originally from Lackawanna, Anne-Marie is a proud graduate of Mount Mercy Academy. She now lives in the Southtowns with her husband, their three children, and their Labrador Retriever. In her spare time, she enjoys running and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.

Emily joined the Silver Grove team in March of 2024 as a part-time administrative assistant after working in the tech and photography industries. After being a client of Ryan’s, she was happy to join the Silver Grove team. Emily currently pursues freelance photography work as well as a home cookie business outside of work.

Emily brings customer service skills to the table to ensure the Silver Grove Team offers the best service to our clients, as well as creative skills to contribute to Silver Grove’s social media and website.

Emily lives in North Buffalo with her husband and two cats, Lucy and Allen.

Jack McCauley joined Silver Grove Financial Group as an wealth advisor in 2015 specializing in New York State teachers retirement plans. In 2023 Jack was appointed as the Managing Director for Silver Grove's Strategic Partnership division. Jacks primary focus is assisting the firm with coordinating new or prospective clients to the expert advisor or department that best suits their needs. Jack has over 10 years of experience in the financial field and focuses most of his time interviewing advisors, firms, businesses and individuals to see what specific skills and expertise the firm could utilize to improve its client experience.

Jack is deeply interested in leadership development, and he's very involved with leadership programs in a number of city, state and national level organizations:

• Past Vice President of the NY State Junior Chamber of Commerce
• Past President of the Board for the Buffalo Junior Chamber of Commerce
• Leadership Fellow for the Junior Chamber International (JCI)
• Class Chair and Graduate of 2018 Rising Leaders through Leadership Buffalo
• Past Board Member - Board of Directors Junior Achievement of WNY.

Jack currently lives in Buffalo, New York, with his wife, Stefanie, their 2 Sons and Daughter, and their boxer named Tiki.

Contact Jack: Jack.McCauley@silvergroveadvisor.com or 716-800-4291 ext 205

*Investment Advisory Services offered through Silver Grove Advisory Services an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

*John (Jack) McCauley is not Affiliated with LPL FInancial Member FINRA/SIPC

Andrew has been working in the financial industry for 26 years. He has experience at L.C. Wegard & Co., Principal Financial Group, M&T Securities, LPL and is now working with Silver Grove. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kim, and his 4 kids while also actively volunteering at Obi Community Church.

His licenses include: Series 63, Series 7, Series 24 held with LPL Financial.

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Patricia Brooks serves as the Client Relations Manager, bringing over 25 years of experience in client relations and a deep passion for making people feel valued and supported. Known for her genuine care and commitment to others, Patricia ensures that every client receives the attention and assistance they deserve.

Patricia saw the potential in Silver Grove right away and felt confident joining a team that shares her strong client-first values. She brings her expertise and energy to make a meaningful contribution.

Patricia moved to Buffalo in 2007 to raise her two sons and has embraced all that the area has to offer. She now lives in Elma with her husband and their Pitbull, Buddy. Outside of work, Patricia enjoys traveling, entertaining, and spending time with friends, family, and her grandchildren.

Janine joined Silver Grove in June 2025 following a successful career in pharmaceutical and healthcare sales, where she specialized in relationship management and client education. For many years, she worked closely with physicians and clinical staff to raise awareness about specific medical conditions and deliver life-saving treatments to patients.

In 2020, during the pandemic, Janine chose to pause her career to focus on her family. With a background in education and a B.S. in Education, she supported her children through remote learning, ensuring they stayed engaged and on track.

Blending her strengths in sales, education, and relationship building, Janine transitioned into the financial services field as Silver Grove’s Business Relationship Manager for Retirement Solutions. In this role, she focuses on identifying and growing 401(k) retirement plan opportunities, while continuing to deepen her knowledge of the financial industry. Her passion for helping others and building meaningful connections is a natural fit for this work.

Janine lives in the Southtowns with her husband and two children. Outside the office, she enjoys cheering on her kids in baseball, basketball, volleyball, and snowboarding. She also loves swimming, cooking, reading, going to concerts, and spending time at the beach with family and friends.

A native of the Village of Hamburg, New York, Nate developed a strong interest in sports and helping others from an early age. His passion for basketball led him to compete at the collegiate level, first at Erie Community College and later at Buffalo State.

With a long-standing interest in personal finance, Nate has found his work at Silver Grove both engaging and rewarding. He is preparing to take the Series 65 exam in the fall and plans to join the firm full-time in the spring of 2026.

Nate’s background as a student-athlete has shaped his competitive spirit, disciplined mindset, and strong work ethic. He values teamwork and takes pride in contributing to shared goals—both on the court and in the office.