Tyler Bates is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Rhinebeck, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and serves on the Board of Directors for CPCA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, combining research and modeling with personalized recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Cynthia Troeger is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2017 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee for a family trust. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christine Klee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, she was with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2010 to 2017. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Antonio Coppola is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several activities including a wholesale/distribution business, a charitable board position, and employment at Marist College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs with a financial planning process that employs firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides comprehensive planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Ramiro Galvan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with individuals, families, and business professionals to help them pursue their financial goals. He focuses on building lasting relationships and providing personalized guidance to assist clients in navigating important financial decisions. Ramiro's client focus areas include Family Wealth Management Strategies, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. He works closely with individuals, executives, and business owners to create customized strategies aimed at growing, preserving, and transferring wealth while helping clients stay on track toward their financial objectives. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ramiro has a High School Diploma from Poughkeepsie High School and an Associate's Degree from Dutchess Community College. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Ramiro has interests in baseball, boxing, camping, and watching movies.

James Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with the Morgan Stanley organization since 2009, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tailor-made clothing business in Fishkill, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that employs structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

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.

Patrick Fillette is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2005 and currently serves as president of Clearpath Advisors, Inc., a financial services firm he founded in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Fillette is involved in managing vacation home rentals and commercial real estate holdings in New York. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

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.