Narinder Bains is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His outside activities include involvement in non-variable insurance products such as whole life, universal life, term life, long-term care, health, and disability insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

James Rishel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 34 years of industry experience. He previously spent 22 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a CPA offering tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Matthew Giorgi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Joshua Stratton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and holds a Series 66 credential. He has 19 years of industry experience, including 15 years at LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, Stratton serves as a board member of TEG Federal Credit Union and is employed by Marist College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, utilizing proprietary investment research and third-party data.

Lisa Vedder is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with her clients' individual financial goals. Utilizing insights from Merrill and solutions from Bank of America, she develops flexible plans to navigate changing market conditions. Lisa holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her High School Diploma from Roosevelt High School. Committed to the Merrill tradition of community involvement, she dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations.

Johannes Brand is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2009 and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in selling loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Nicholas Cacace is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services since 2014 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Mark Cukaj is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2019 and previously spent five years at Cross Court Tennis Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory 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 advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Allison Culley is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2000 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Traditi 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 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is a 50% owner of a franchise fast casual restaurant through a holding company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement income plans and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lyle Roberts is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for several decades. Roberts also holds a real estate license as a referral agent. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products.

Randall Gerardes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Securities, Assured Guaranty, and a period as a self-employed professional. Beyond advisory work, he is involved in real estate through ownership and partnership in several entities in Fishkill, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and models outcomes to support client financial goals but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

James Lukas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates LUJAM LLC, a financial-related sole proprietorship. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and combines advisory offerings with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Lucas Ward is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Hudson Valley Credit Union and Chipotle Mexican Grill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and consulting services.

Kenneth Christman Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011. Christman serves on the Finance and Investment Committee of the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and planning.