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® 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 credentials and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of advising, he owns American Corporate Benefits, Inc., which sells health, life, and dental insurance, and serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations: NorthEast Business Group on Health, Inc. and Zionist Friendship League, Inc. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based approach to asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing a range of managed portfolios, third-party money manager programs, and retirement plan consulting.

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.

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 Ferrigno Financial and Fidelity Investments. Mirecki’s background also includes experience at Bryant University and a role with Inn Credible Caterers. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a variety of client-directed strategies.

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.

Arden Baptiste is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, he worked at LPL Financial and People's United Advisors, Inc., among other firms. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Rockland Community College. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, using proprietary research and planning tools to support tailored recommendations across a broad range of financial needs.

Rajan Kumar is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at RBT Wealth LLC, Securities America Advisors, Private Advisor Group, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance broker specializing in life insurance and long-term care. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

David Lambert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include planning, investment management, and connections with private funds and other financial products.

Susan Murphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing family-owned commercial and residential real estate properties and serves as a 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.

Michael Ranieri is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and supported by affiliates for implementation and portfolio services.

James Agrawal is a CFP® professional with over 41 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Osaic and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 18 years. He is also the owner of J Agrawal Financial Group and conducts financial education seminars through approved programs in local public schools. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, institutional clients, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a model-based investment approach featuring asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple advisory programs delivered through a complex affiliate network.

Steven Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Poughkeepsie, NY. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Jones serves as president of the board for Mid-Hudson Love in the Name of Christ, a nonprofit organization assisting individuals and families in need, and holds board leadership positions with Lutheran Care Network and Overlook Estate Association. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary portfolio management.

Michael Montaruli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and has been associated with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union since 2005. His outside activities include providing Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Prescription Drug Plans through the 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology-driven tools and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Alissa Provanzana is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Rhinebeck Bank and Infinex Investments, among others. She serves as a board member for Wallkill Youth Lacrosse and the Inspire Foundation, supporting youth athletics and fundraising for individuals with disabilities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Joseph Montalbano is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Maple Pharmacy/CarePax and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved in managing a modeling and talent agency and serves as director of coaching and scheduling for a local travel baseball organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides a range of program structures and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Joshua Stewart is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005 and previously worked at Banc of America Investment Services and Quick & Reilly. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in coaching and consulting through his business, Stewart & Associates. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios and strategies.

Mark Burlingame is a Senior Vice President and the Resident Director of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office in Poughkeepsie. Since beginning his financial services career at Merrill Lynch in 1998, Mark has focused his expertise on a broad range of client needs including college education planning, personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial plans with clients' unique priorities and long-term goals. Mark holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Hamilton College. He has earned several professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond his professional duties, Mark serves on the board of directors for Rebuilding Together Dutchess County, demonstrating his involvement in community service. He resides in Poughkeepsie with his wife Sara, a school teacher, and their two sons. Outside of work, Mark enjoys baseball, basketball, football, and golfing, and values spending time with his family.