Marc P. Cassalina, CFP®, is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor based in the Poughkeepsie, NY office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a career spanning over 35 years exclusively at Merrill, Marc has held positions including Senior Resident Director of the Poughkeepsie office from 2009 to 2019. He earned his Bachelor's degree and completed the educational component of the CFP® certification at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Marc specializes in retirement assets and services, asset management, tax minimization strategies, charitable giving, and estate planning services. He focuses on developing strategies that prioritize clients' risk considerations, goals, and objectives to help build, manage, and preserve wealth for current and future generations. Marc and his team work to provide personal attention to clients, combining the global strength of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America. Marc and his wife Margarete have been married for 35 years and reside in Marc's hometown of Milton, NY. They are committed to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, with Marc serving as a board member and formerly as Board President of the Greater NY Chapter, currently co-chairing the National Individual Giving Committee. Their daughter Jena passed away from cystic fibrosis in 2006, and their son Eric, who has CF, works on Marc's team. Marc and Margarete also support organizations like the Culinary Institute of America and the African Missionary Health Organization. Their personal interests include travel, golf, and working towards a cure for cystic fibrosis.

Garry Michel is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2016. He also owns Michel Tax Services LLC, which prepares tax returns for individuals and businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

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.

Samuel Allen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and American Corporate Benefits, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he provides customer service for American Corporate Benefits, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Karen Stewart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Montgomery, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, including 21 years with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.). LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, with management options that include discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Nicolette Thibault is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. Prior to that, she held roles at Dutchess Community College, Trustco Bank, the State University of New York, and Dick's Sporting Goods. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services through a combination of advisory, brokerage, and investment management capabilities.

Nikita West is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to this, she worked as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022 and served as a Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo Bank from 2013 to 2021. Her professional experience spans various facets of financial services, focusing on client relationships and investment solutions. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial planning and investment consulting. Nikita emphasizes building long-term partnerships with her clients by understanding their individual financial goals and providing transparent guidance throughout their financial journeys. Outside of her professional life, Nikita enjoys cooking and baking, hiking, music, outdoor adventures, traveling, and writing.

Francis Dwyer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Rhinebeck Bank, Osaic Institutions LLC, and Walden Savings Bank. Outside his advisory role, he owns Leo Builds LLC, a family-owned business involved in real estate transactions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers across discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Lisa Preudhomme is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on working closely with clients to understand their individual needs and priorities in order to develop tailored financial strategies. Her approach involves creating personalized plans to support various goals such as retirement planning, funding education, and managing unexpected expenses. Lisa holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is committed to providing ongoing advice and guidance to clients as their financial needs evolve.

Patricia Weinshank is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bridgehampton National Bank and LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party providers.

Gerald Terwilleger Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Zircar Ceramics Inc. from 2005 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Brian Gaine is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual since 2009. Outside of advisory services, he works as a sales agent for life, health, disability income, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as ongoing relationships that use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals.

William Bredthauer is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 28 years. Outside of advising, he is a high school basketball referee and co-owner of Nachauer Partners, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized, non-discretionary recommendation reports.

Richard Allen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns American Corporate Benefits, Inc., a corporation that sells health, life, and dental insurance, and serves on the boards of the NorthEast Business Group on Health, Inc. and the Zionist Friendship League, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with multiple advisory platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to manage portfolios across a range of investment types.

Connor Chiulli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed at The Diamond Mine in Poughkeepsie, NY. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Zachary Landy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and has experience in collegiate athletics and player development, including roles at Vassar College, Utica University, and Mohawk Valley Baseball Academy. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Nicholas Mirecki is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Ferrigno Financial and Fidelity Investments. Mirecki also has experience in the catering industry through Inn Credible Caterers. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios for its clients.

Margaret Schimmelpfennig is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Newburgh, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has a background in education, having been employed by Hyde Park Central School District for 23 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Sandra Bredthauer is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Sustainer Representative on a local board of directors in Poughkeepsie, NY. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.