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.

Garry Michel is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2016. He also owns Michel Tax Services LLC, which prepares tax returns for individuals and businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Matthew Meddaugh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2014, following five years at National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Meddaugh is involved in consulting and manages several real estate-related businesses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

Karen Stewart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial, formerly LINSCO/Private Ledger Corp., since 2005. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by various investment strategies and operational tools.

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.

Francis Dwyer is a financial professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Rhinebeck Bank and Osaic Institutions LLC. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is the owner of Leo Builds LLC, a family-owned real estate business. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting both 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.

Kashif Ali is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm uses a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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.

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.

Jennifer Paolicelli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked exclusively with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. She is based in Tafton, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

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.

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.

Eric Bojarczuk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at LPL Financial. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.