Peter Le Rose is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Paltz, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Sears Holdings for 16 years and was involved with Transform SR LLC for one year. Outside of advising, he owns a collectible toy business called Toys and Toons, which focuses on selling duplicate or unwanted items. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a wide network of advisors and branch offices, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Geoffrey Demarco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Webster Bank, M&T Securities, Oppenheimer, and Equitable Advisors. He is also involved with DSL Financial Services in a related business capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Javier Tavares is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an e-commerce business, Watchmatic LLC, which sells collectible watches online. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Patrick Ford is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors LLC, since 2000. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a broad client base, including individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Mark Temple is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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.

Mitchell Zapka is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he worked at ThinkEquity LLC, Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan, and has experience in non-financial roles including at Powelton Club and Carry Out Kings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools in its financial planning process and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment options.

Jason Burt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Premier Cares Foundation and manages a consulting business focused on financial planning. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to clients approaching or in retirement, typically serving those with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Ricardo Ventura is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership interests in a vehicle rental business and a real estate holding company, though he is not actively involved in their day-to-day operations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Ojas Sardesai is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and has concurrently worked at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union since 2010, where he is also involved in 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

John Vita IV is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles including teaching positions and personal training. He is also involved as a seasonal football coach at Arlington High School. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Christopher Tomaskovic is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to develop and implement financial strategies tailored to their unique circumstances and goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, and defined benefit plans. Christopher graduated Magna Cum Laude from Fordham University with a Bachelor's Degree, majoring in Government & Politics and minoring in Economics. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond his professional work, Christopher is actively involved in community organizations such as the Dutchess County Gaelic Athletic Association, where he serves as Founding Chairman and Board Member, the Dutchess County Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Dutchess County St Patrick's Parade Committee. He also contributes to the Dutchess County 10-13 Foundation, The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and other charitable organizations. Christopher enjoys coaching basketball and Gaelic football, playing golf, spending time with his family, and traveling.

John Gadonniex is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1996, focusing on creating strategies and recommendations for individuals and families to assist in achieving both short- and long-term financial goals. John employs a consultative and objective approach to wealth management. He begins by thoroughly reviewing client financial situations, preferences, and objectives. He then proposes asset allocation recommendations tailored to reflect each client's income and growth expectations. Additionally, he engages in ongoing discussions covering a variety of financial opportunities, including investments, retirement, education, and estate planning services. John holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and he also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida in 1991.

Matthew Cruz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life insurance through Madison Brokerage Corp. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and various investment options.

Kimberly Barnett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial for 13 years and Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union for 15 years. Barnett holds a Series 63 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Lewis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hudson Valley Credit Union and has a background that includes roles at the US Census Bureau and CJL Fine Jewelry Design. In addition to his advisory work, he has experience in financial institution duties at Hudson Valley Credit Union. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and managed solutions.

Christina Paul is a CFP® with over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that emphasize client implementation while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Robert Trismen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2006 and has been employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his financial career, he oversees Quiet Moon Alpacas, an alpaca farm that sells fiber. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized manager due diligence to support non-discretionary decision making.

Steven Knapp is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisor, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Adan Koepp is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held roles at Dutchess Community College, Hudson Valley Credit Union, Golden Russet, and taught at Rhinebeck Middle School and High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by technology and a broad network of advisors.

Thomas Murphy Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2013 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. He also serves as a trustee in a non-investment-related capacity. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.