Pillar Wealth Solutions
- NYS Law License
- FINRA Series 7 General Securities Rep
- NASAA Series 66 Investment Advisor Rep.
- NY, NJ & FL Life, Accident & Health Licenses
- All New York Courts
- Federal Court – Western District
- US Bankruptcy Court
Tom Cannavo brings a unique and comprehensive approach to his clients as a Wealth Management Attorney.
A lifelong Western New Yorker, Tom graduated from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in 1986. He then attended Canisius College, earning his bachelor’s degree with All College Honors in 1990. Tom immediately pursued a law degree at The State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, where he completed the tax law program. In 1991 he studied European Community law and international business transactions at University College London Faculty of Laws in London, England. Tom graduated law school in 1993 and has been advising individuals, families and small businesses in a comprehensive manner for almost 30 years.
Tom believes that giving back is one of the best ways to help others. He makes sure to find the time to volunteer in his community. Tom has served as Vice President of the St. Joe’s Alumni Board and spent several years on the school board at St. Mark’s School, including work on the school’s finance committee. He led a committee exploring the establishment of a pre-kindergarten program and was a lead negotiator representing the administration in negotiating a groundbreaking new contract with the teacher’s union.
Tom is active in community and business groups, including:
- The Financial Planning Counselors of Western New York
- The Western New York Exit Planning Collaborative
- Western New York Business Helping Business
- The Knights of Columbus
- Erie County and New York State Bar Associations
- Buffalo Niagara Partnership
- Buffalo River Rowing Club
Tom believes that athletics are also an important element of character development. He has volunteered his time to coach a wide range of youth athletics including high school wrestling and cross country, as well as little league baseball at the house, travel and school levels.
The breadth of Tom’s professional background brings a wealth of experience to his clients. For two years he served in the position of Principal Law Clerk to the Supreme Court Judge overseeing the matrimonial and divorce court in Erie County, giving him unique experience in the areas of matrimonial law and financial matters relating to divorce.
After practicing law for 20 years Tom joined a large, global financial firm to add financial and retirement planning to his comprehensive client services. Wanting to provide a more personal and customized experience for his clients, Tom founded Pillar Wealth Solutions. As a Wealth Management Attorney, Tom provides advice and counsel to individuals, families and small businesses in the areas of retirement planning, estate planning, pension planning and risk management.
In his free time Tom enjoys rowing competitively, running, skiing, traveling, reading and spending time with his wife, Deanna, and their two sons, Max and Michael. Tom resides in Buffalo, New York.