Darlene Pedrosa is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. She previously worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Advisory Services, among others. Outside her advisory role, she is involved with Rhinebeck Tax, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios.

Richard Decker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC for seven years. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Omar Carnecchia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making.

Dawn Mcmenamin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and custodians such as BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing to implement its investment models.

Kirk Maraglia is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and HSBC Securities. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Edward Mercier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robert Terry is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 65 designation and 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a basketball and football game referee since 1976. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering 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, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Justin Semke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasant Valley, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Semke serves on the Board of Directors for LaGrange Sunrise Rotary, where he is Immediate Past-President, and holds leadership roles with the Hudson Valley Young Professionals committee and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, employing a structured, research-driven approach to retirement income planning that includes algorithmic automation and tax-efficiency analysis.

Gregory Ashe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2010 and has worked in Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and offers model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Jason Feldman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a broad service platform.

Craig Irwin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in a range of client focus areas including family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Craig began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008 following his graduation from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Management. He also holds a high school diploma from Avon Old Farms School. His expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of financial advisory services, tailored to meet the needs of diverse client profiles. Residing in Poughkeepsie, NY, Craig lives with his wife Amy and their two daughters, Bess and Annie. He maintains active involvement in his local community, serving on the boards of directors for The Foundation for Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. Outside of his professional and community commitments, Craig enjoys antiquing, boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, interior decorating, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Kenneth Mc Cormick is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial and Ulster Savings Bank. He also serves as trustee of the Cathleen A. McCormick Irrevocable Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.

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 at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors. 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, offering 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 at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several activities including serving as a board member for a charitable organization and working in education at Marist College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes nine years at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. He is also registered with the Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Daniel Cwik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lagrangeville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial and Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union since 2010. Cwik is involved in investment-related activities through 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 nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.