Scott Ruppert is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 15 years with Foresters Financial and 6 years with Foresters Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Gregory Antonakos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and also works with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. He holds a Series 63 designation and is involved with investment-related activities at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Insurance Services. 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 advisers. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Chelsea Hanlon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, she has experience working in food service as a server. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Gene Tannenbaum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services and ongoing involvement with National Wealth Network since 1993. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services through a national network, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and technological tools.

Robert Robustelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

John Vita III is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor of a trust for his parents. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to accommodate various client needs.

Kara Gadonniex is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1993 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Poughkeepsie, NY. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Public Partnerships LLC. Outside of advising, he engages in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates nationally with a large advisor network and employs model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Patrick Sunday is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc and Network 1 Financial Advisors Inc. He is currently based in Hyde Park, NY. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jimmy Kuka is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at RBT Wealth, Altium Wealth, and The Shark Group. He has a background that includes long-term full-time study as well as experience in non-financial roles such as at Kuka Heating and Cooling and Yankee Clipper Diner. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and portfolio management techniques across various investment types.

Anne Curci is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation and trade execution managed by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Andre St.Louis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Cetera, Equitable Advisors, and Point 72. Outside of advisory roles, he has been involved with Serene Capital Management and Solutions. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research.

Derek Seger is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Hudson Valley Credit Union, where he also serves as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Raymond Khoury is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and is also affiliated with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, where he provides financial services and insurance. 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 a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Marianne Naughton is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1984. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marc P. Cassalina, CFP®, is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor based in Merrill Lynch's Poughkeepsie, NY office. With over 35 years at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Marc has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive financial advice, including family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income solutions. He has also served as the Senior Resident Director of the Poughkeepsie office from 2009 to 2019. Marc holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Marist College and completed the educational component of the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification. His expertise includes retirement assets and services, asset management, tax minimization strategies, charitable giving, and estate planning. Working with Merrill Lynch and his team, Marc aims to deliver personal attention tailored to clients' financial goals while leveraging the resources of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America. Outside of his professional work, Marc and his wife Margarete are actively involved in community and charitable efforts. They are committed supporters of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where Marc serves as a Board Member and National Individual Giving Co-Chair. Additionally, they support the Culinary Institute of America as fellows and contribute to the African Missionary Health Organization, having participated in donor trips to Kenya and Uganda. Marc resides in his hometown of Milton, NY with his wife and enjoys traveling, golfing, and supporting efforts towards a cure for cystic fibrosis.

Matthew Meddaugh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate management and consulting through several personal business entities. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory approach, primarily serving clients with significant investable assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Collin Ford is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Dave's Tree Service and held positions related to education and recreation. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model with a focus on tailored client intake and a range of advisory and brokerage channels.

Lena Rizkallah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include seven years at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and five years at JPMorgan Investment Management. She serves on the boards of the Howland Cultural Center and the Estate Planning Council of the Hudson Valley. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party research.

Charu Ashar is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 41 years of industry experience. Ashar has worked at Cetera since 2019 and has prior experience with Ameritas, ICB ICU, and Foresters Financial, where Ashar spent over three decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm offering services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of program platforms and third-party managers.