John Cubito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for nine years. He is also associated with the Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union in a registered member service role. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and multiple investment options.

Daniel Cwik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Insurance Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Jesse Uttendorfer is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and concurrently provides administrative support to Marshall & Sterling Wealth Advisors, an independent investment advisory firm. Previously, he held roles at Kitu Life, Inc. and Axa Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its advisors with diverse investment options and technology tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Jane Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006, previously associated with AXA Advisors. Outside of advising, she owns and operates McCarthy & Grandchamp Insurance & Investment Agency, Inc., and participates in business networking groups. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary portfolio management, and provides ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Dean Marquis is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Poughkeepsie, NY office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2019 and works as part of a team of financial professionals focused on helping clients identify their primary financial goals and constructing tailored strategies to build and preserve current and future generational wealth. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Dean has worked in the finance industry since 2013, with experience in personal banking, private equity, and the hedge fund space. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from The State University of New York at New Paltz and an MBA in Financial Management from Marist College, graduating both with honors. He also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation. Beyond his professional career, Dean is involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where he serves as the board chair of the Greater New York Chapter and leads the national young professional's program. He also volunteers through the mentor programs at Marist College.

John Higbee Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Kingston, NY, with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a vacation home rental business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Mattes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2009 and currently serves as a Senior Vice President. Michael is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with expertise in family wealth, trusts, and corporate executive services. He works within The Mattes Group, focusing on tailored portfolio construction and comprehensive wealth management planning for high-net-worth individuals. Michael engages clients in a personalized approach to wealth management, emphasizing the importance of understanding life priorities in addition to market considerations. His areas of specialization include corporate executive services, education planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, retirement income strategies, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, among others. He achieved the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2015 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Leadership Studies from the University of Richmond. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Michael worked at Western Union Ireland in EMEA Corporate Governance. Outside of his professional activities, Michael has interests in boating, cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, music, rock climbing, surfing, traveling, and woodworking.

Adam Breault is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Poughkeepsie, NY, with 4 years at the firm and 1 year of industry experience. He has prior work experience in education at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and Our Lady of Lourdes High School. He is also co-owner of Arbor Capital Wealth Advisors, an advisory business he manages alongside his Ameriprise role. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eric Cassalina is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2013. He has been working in the financial services industry in the Hudson Valley region since 2011. In his role, Eric helps clients develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving goals such as retirement planning, estate planning, tax minimization, and wealth preservation. He utilizes the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and his team to manage clients' investment strategies and financial planning needs. Eric holds the designation of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) and leverages his experience working with retirement plans to assist both business clients and individuals. His expertise spans corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and portfolio management. Eric uses a holistic approach to help clients project their financial future over various timelines and make informed decisions to reach their goals. He obtained his high school diploma from Marlboro High School and attended Marist College without obtaining a degree. Outside of work, Eric spends time with his family, enjoys golfing, and traveling.

Erika Sammons is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she provides advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base. Erika's background includes experience supporting clients with retirement income planning, investment portfolio customization, and corporate retirement plan consulting. Her expertise encompasses retirement income strategies, portfolio management, services for defined benefit plans, and nonprofit and foundation endowment services. Erika’s professional qualifications include the Certified 401(k) Professional and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designations. She holds a Master’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University and a Bachelor’s degree from LaSalle University. She is involved in the community through participation in organizations such as the Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association and Saint Pio Catholic School.

Christopher Coppola is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at TEG Federal Credit Union, Rhinebeck Bank, The Culinary Institute of America, and operated Coppola's on 9 Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a wide range of services including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jeremy Angevine is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at M&T Bank and GT's Pro Shop. He is based in Lagrangeville, NY. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Catherine Irizarry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary public and acts as executrix for her father's estate. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis. Advisors use Wells Fargo's research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries, with clients choosing whether to implement these through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.

Jacob Schori is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Schori co-owns a financial and real estate investment company with his wife and serves on the Board of Directors and Investment Committee of the American Friends of TLV University, a foundation focused on education fundraising. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Geoffrey Demarco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Webster Bank, M&T Securities, Oppenheimer, and Equitable Advisors. He is also involved with DSL Financial Services in a related business capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Javier Tavares is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an e-commerce business, Watchmatic LLC, which sells collectible watches online. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Patrick Ford is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors LLC, since 2000. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a broad client base, including individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Mark Temple is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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.

Mitchell Zapka is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he worked at ThinkEquity LLC, Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan, and has experience in non-financial roles including at Powelton Club and Carry Out Kings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools in its financial planning process and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment options.

Jason Burt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Premier Cares Foundation and manages a consulting business focused on financial planning. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to clients approaching or in retirement, typically serving those with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.