Thomas Volpini serves as Managing Director at Hightower Buffalo and brings more than 35 years of experience advising clients on investment strategy and long-term financial planning.

Over the course of his career, Tom has developed trusted relationships with families and business owners throughout western New York, helping them navigate investment decisions, retirement planning, and generational wealth transitions. His thoughtful, relationship-driven approach has been a defining part of the Hightower Buffalo client experience for decades.

Tom continues to serve clients and provide guidance to the Hightower Buffalo team following a distinguished career in wealth management. Prior to Hightower Buffalo, Tom was the Co-founder and President of National Wealth Management, LLC at Wells Fargo Advisors. Previously, he served as a Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Fleet Bank, and a Financial Advisor at John Hancock. Tom served in U.S. Air Force Reserves for 22 years, including five on active duty, before retiring. During his service, he received the National Defense and U.S. Air Force Air medals of honor.

Tom holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® certification, as well as his Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designation. Additionally, he has been a registered financial advisor with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) for nearly 15 years.

He resides in Lancaster, New York with his wife Debbie and enjoys spending time with his family, especially his five grandchildren.