George Decker Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor and Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2021, bringing over 45 years of experience in the financial industry. In his role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual goals and changing market conditions. George holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community service, serving on the Board of Directors for Angels of Light and having previously served on the boards of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Hope on a Mission, and New Horizons Resources. He resides in Millbrook, New York, with his wife Lori and is the father of six children and grandfather to ten grandchildren.

Thomas Langtry is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and also owns Langtry Tax & Financial LLC, providing accounting and tax preparation services. Langtry serves as a board member of the Hampton Glen Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Mana Sims is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and various capacities within J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Amanda Karaqi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Northwestern Mutual and Keller Williams Realty Partners. Outside of financial services, she was involved in real estate through Karaqi Real Estate, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of advisory programs, including managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kimberly Koenig is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of the United States Aikido Federation and has maintained a notary commission for over thirty years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Scott Ruppert is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 15 years with Foresters Financial and 6 years with Foresters Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Gregory Antonakos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and also works with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. He holds a Series 63 designation and is involved with investment-related activities at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Insurance Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Chelsea Hanlon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, she has experience working in food service as a server. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Gene Tannenbaum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services and ongoing involvement with National Wealth Network since 1993. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services through a national network, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and technological tools.

Robert Robustelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

John Vita III is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor of a trust for his parents. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to accommodate various client needs.

Kara Gadonniex is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1993 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Michael Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Poughkeepsie, NY. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Public Partnerships LLC. Outside of advising, he engages in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates nationally with a large advisor network and employs model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Jimmy Kuka is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at RBT Wealth, Altium Wealth, and The Shark Group. He has a background that includes long-term full-time study as well as experience in non-financial roles such as at Kuka Heating and Cooling and Yankee Clipper Diner. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and portfolio management techniques across various investment types.

Andre St.Louis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Cetera, Equitable Advisors, and Point 72. Outside of advisory roles, he has been involved with Serene Capital Management and Solutions. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research.

Raymond Khoury is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and is also affiliated with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, where he provides financial services and insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Jeffrey Sussman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years and Finesco Assoc. Inc. for 45 years. He has also been affiliated with Empire State College for over five decades. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing various investment platforms and tools designed to manage portfolios with a wide range of assets.

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, 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.

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.