Tavish Laidlaw is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he had experience in various roles including positions at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Adams Fairacre Farms, and several financial institutions and educational organizations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and multiple investment strategies.

Timothy Neilson serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He emphasizes a collaborative approach, seeking to understand clients’ life priorities to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals and aspirations. Timothy holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York System. He is committed to community involvement, volunteering with local organizations, and following the Merrill tradition of service. Outside of his professional work, Timothy enjoys biking, hiking, music, reading, writing, yoga, and spending time with his family.

John Senchak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 6 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and is also involved with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, where he has held various investment-related roles since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives.

Martin Cukaj is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Michael Starego is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2017, he worked at AXA Advisors and IBM, and earlier in his career was employed at Juliano Plumbing and Heating. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and retirement-plan support, utilizing a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes access to multiple third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Lori Coombs is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable accounts, and institutions. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Andrew Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, One Main Financial, TD Bank, and Nike. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raymond Abreu is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Hudson Valley Credit Union and Advance Auto Parts. He also has experience in education, having worked at Dover Middle/High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jack Cupelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously spent 11 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is also associated with Cornerstone Financial, where he has been involved since 1990. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and portfolio management tools.

Mary Winters is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1986. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in Florida. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Francis Venezia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that cover both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning arrangements.

Summer Mosher is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Kingston, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role beginning in 2021, she has worked in various positions including at Hudson Valley Distillers and Outdoor Voices. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Shawn Shaughnessy is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2013 and is also involved with Wealth Planning Services Inc and ACME Accountants and Advisors Inc, focusing on tax, accounting, and payroll services. Additionally, he serves as treasurer for the Highland Rotary Club, a local service organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and third-party managers with multiple program options.

Darlene Pedrosa is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. She previously worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Advisory Services, among others. Outside her advisory role, she is involved with Rhinebeck Tax, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios.

Richard Decker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC for seven years. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Omar Carnecchia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making.

Dawn Mcmenamin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and custodians such as BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing to implement its investment models.

Edward Mercier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robert Terry is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 65 designation and 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a basketball and football game referee since 1976. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Justin Semke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasant Valley, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Semke serves on the Board of Directors for LaGrange Sunrise Rotary, where he is Immediate Past-President, and holds leadership roles with the Hudson Valley Young Professionals committee and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, employing a structured, research-driven approach to retirement income planning that includes algorithmic automation and tax-efficiency analysis.