Raymond Khoury is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hopewell Junction, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and also serves at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, where he is involved in investment-related financial institution duties and non-variable insurance services. Khoury is also a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by technology and a broad platform of complementary financial services.

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 is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor based in the Poughkeepsie, NY office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has dedicated over 35 years to Merrill Lynch, including a decade serving as Senior Resident Director of the Poughkeepsie office. Marc holds a Bachelor's degree from Marist College and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation. His areas of expertise encompass retirement planning, asset management, tax minimization strategies, charitable giving, and estate planning services. Marc develops strategies to help clients manage risk while pursuing their financial goals, focusing on building and preserving wealth for current and future generations. He works with Merrill Lynch and his team to provide personalized service combined with the global strength of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America. Marc and his wife Margarete are committed to supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, motivated by personal experience with the disease. Marc has served as a Board Member and Board President of the Greater New York Chapter and currently co-chairs the National Individual Giving Committee. He and his wife received the Breath of Life Award in 2022 for their dedication. Additionally, they support the Culinary Institute of America and the African Missionary Health Organization. Marc and Margarete reside in Milton, New York, and enjoy travel, golf, and their roles as grandparents.

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 at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes positions in education and local service businesses, such as the University of Rhode Island and Dave's Tree Service. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Lena Rizkallah is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and 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 a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Charu Ashar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Ashar has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019, following a long tenure at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services spanning over three decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of more than 10,000 advisors managing over $256 billion in assets.

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.

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.

Gerald Terwilleger Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Marlboro, NY, where he has worked since 2017. He has nine years of experience in the financial industry and previously worked for Zircar Ceramics Inc. from 2005 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and proprietary products, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

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.

Peter Russell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

William Bredthauer is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 28 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a high school basketball referee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning that incorporates tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

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, LLC, Park Avenue Securities, and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with The Diamond Mine, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives using various investment strategies and technological tools.

Zachary Landy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and has been involved in various roles connected to collegiate and professional baseball development. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, leveraging both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Eric Bojarczuk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at LPL Financial from 2014 to 2026, with a one-year break in between. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.