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 in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, among others. In addition to advising, he receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and offers a range of strategic and tactical investment models, including recent additions focused on cryptocurrency ETFs.

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.

Anne Curci is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation and trade execution managed by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Gregory Mirecki is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023, following six years with Fsc Securities Corp and 20 years at SII Investments, Inc. He also operates Ferrigno Financial, providing financial advising services, and acts as an insurance agent soliciting fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Andre St.Louis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Equitable Advisors, and Foresters Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has engaged in an investment-related business activity associated with Serene Capital Management and Solutions. 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 a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Joseph Marino Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at Cantella & Co., Inc. He is also the founder of Ninham Capital Corp. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals utilizing various portfolio management and model-based strategies.

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.

Patricia Weinshank is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bridgehampton National Bank and LPL Financial since 2016, with prior roles at Flagstar Securities and Capital One Financial Advisors. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.