Charles Betcher is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Windsor, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co from 2021 to 2024. His background also includes experience in the automotive and service industries. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Paolo Saggese is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Middletown, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2021 and concurrently operates a dental practice through Paolo Saggese DMD PLLC since 2014. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients primarily through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Michael Porpora is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and National Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life insurance, annuity sales, and personal tax preparation through businesses he owns and operates. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a variety of investment products on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Melissa Hourihan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washingtonville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bruderman Asset Management, LLC for 13 years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research and modeling techniques to deliver tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming advice. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Peter Dedel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bruderman Brothers Inc. and Gary Goldberg & Co., Inc. Dedel serves on the Board of Directors for the Eagle Valley Volunteer Fire Company and is a Commissioner for the Tuxedo Joint Fire District. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Charles Twoguns is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also has a long tenure with Rush Computer Rentals. Outside of his advisory work, Twoguns serves as an assistant coach for a girls varsity lacrosse team and works as a lacrosse trainer. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers with oversight of model offerings.

Richard Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 1986 and currently serves as chairman of the Andrew Nissen Scholarship Fund board of directors. Richard also manages his practice through Richard Martin LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice through a centralized team, using proprietary research and third-party tools to focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Leonard Curcio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and has held roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, World Financial Group, and Hagerty Consulting, where he also serves as a project manager-engineer involved in hurricane damage assessment and mitigation. Curcio is involved in sales of investment-related and loan products through Primerica affiliates, along with referrals for home security and automation services. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services through a model-driven program supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Augusto La Torre is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles within J.P. Morgan affiliates since 2007 and joined J.P. Morgan Securities in 2012. Prior to that, he held positions at Citizens Securities, Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Barry Goldberg is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at J. J. Burns & Company for two years before joining Fisher Investments in 2018. Fisher Investments serves a global clientele including institutional and high-net-worth private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm’s centralized investment process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build globally diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware and risk management strategies.

James Bannon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works one-on-one with clients to define their goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to help them reach those goals. James provides ongoing advice and adapts portfolios to changing client circumstances. He has expertise in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. His approach involves understanding each client's values, priorities, family dynamics, and financial aspirations to create customized strategies. James holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Scranton. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is affiliated with Bank of America and participates in community activities through the Rotary Club. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, fishing, football, golfing, skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Michael Carter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm offers a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, using a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

John Recine is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Fifth Avenue Financial and Securities of America. Outside of finance, he has experience with a floral business and has worked in the funeral home industry. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of advisory models, including third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, to serve both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Ryan Coakley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2015 and has a total of 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. Ryan uses a goals-based wealth management approach, working with individuals, families, and businesses to create personalized financial strategies that align with their risk profiles and investment styles. He focuses on areas such as investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Ryan began his career with Bank of America in 2005 and gained experience as a Financial Center Manager before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, Life and Health Insurance Licenses with New York State, and obtained the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation in 2018. This designation allows him to provide Merrill's 401(k) platform to local businesses and non-profit organizations, helping clients achieve successful retirement outcomes while addressing fiduciary responsibilities. A lifelong resident of Orange County, Ryan holds an Associate's Degree from The College of Westchester and a High School Diploma from Newburgh Free Academy. He serves on the boards of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, and Inspire Foundation. Ryan is also involved with organizations including the Cornwall Lions Club and the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, racquetball, tennis, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

James Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with Stifel in Goshen, NY, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc., and D.A. Davidson & Co. Fitzgerald maintains an active real estate license in New York. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Steven Campione is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help them achieve those goals. He provides ongoing advice and adapts client portfolios in response to changing circumstances. Steven's expertise spans a broad range of financial needs including college education planning, retirement income, family wealth management, liquidity management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and investment strategy for individuals and corporations. His approach emphasizes listening, building lasting relationships, and offering personalized guidance based on each client's unique situation. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Steven earned an MBA within the State University of New York system. He holds Bachelor's degrees from Salisbury University and the State University of New York system. His professional credentials include the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and he maintains Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. Steven has been involved with the Student Managed Investment Fund at SUNY New Paltz from 2022 to 2024. Outside of work, he spends time with his family and pursues interests such as football, golfing, music, and skiing.

Hayden Bell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual and Cintas Corporation. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software tools to develop collaborative, annual financial plans and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Nicholas Tuck is a financial advisor at Osaic with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an insurance sales business and manages multiple financial service entities, including Quest Wealth Services LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across various investment types.

Brian Dowery is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Middletown, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities, M&T Securities, Harrisdirect LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is a music instructor for the New York Board of Education and owns a cleaning services business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its advisors with diverse investment platforms and operational tools while overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

James Gellman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Advisors and Compass Group. His background also includes roles in education and tutoring. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages conflicts of interest through oversight and evaluation of sub-advisers and share classes.