Jesse Uttendorfer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Marshall & Sterling Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2018 and was involved with Kitu Life, Inc. from 2018 to 2022. 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, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Patrick Fillette is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2005 and currently serves as president of Clearpath Advisors, Inc., a financial services firm he founded in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Fillette is involved in managing vacation home rentals and commercial real estate holdings in New York. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Dean Marquis is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Poughkeepsie, NY office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2019 and works as part of a team of financial professionals focused on helping clients identify their primary financial goals and constructing tailored strategies to build and preserve current and future generational wealth. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Dean has worked in the finance industry since 2013, with experience in personal banking, private equity, and the hedge fund space. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from The State University of New York at New Paltz and an MBA in Financial Management from Marist College, graduating both with honors. He also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation. Beyond his professional career, Dean is involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where he serves as the board chair of the Greater New York Chapter and leads the national young professional's program. He also volunteers through the mentor programs at Marist College.

John Higbee Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Kingston, NY, with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a vacation home rental business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Mattes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2009 and currently serves as a Senior Vice President. Michael is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with expertise in family wealth, trusts, and corporate executive services. He works within The Mattes Group, focusing on tailored portfolio construction and comprehensive wealth management planning for high-net-worth individuals. Michael engages clients in a personalized approach to wealth management, emphasizing the importance of understanding life priorities in addition to market considerations. His areas of specialization include corporate executive services, education planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, retirement income strategies, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, among others. He achieved the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2015 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Leadership Studies from the University of Richmond. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Michael worked at Western Union Ireland in EMEA Corporate Governance. Outside of his professional activities, Michael has interests in boating, cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, music, rock climbing, surfing, traveling, and woodworking.

Adam Breault is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Poughkeepsie, NY, with 4 years at the firm and 1 year of industry experience. He has prior work experience in education at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and Our Lady of Lourdes High School. He is also co-owner of Arbor Capital Wealth Advisors, an advisory business he manages alongside his Ameriprise role. 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 annual retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eric Cassalina is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2013. He has been active in the financial services industry in the Hudson Valley since 2011. In his role, Eric helps clients identify their personal financial goals and develops comprehensive investment management strategies and financial plans aimed at achieving these goals. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, retirement income planning, portfolio management, legacy planning, and family wealth management strategies. Eric holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his high school diploma from Marlboro High School and attended Marist College, although no degree was conferred. Eric utilizes his experience with retirement plans to assist business clients and integrates the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in serving his clients. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Erika Sammons is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she provides advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base. Erika's background includes experience supporting clients with retirement income planning, investment portfolio customization, and corporate retirement plan consulting. Her expertise encompasses retirement income strategies, portfolio management, services for defined benefit plans, and nonprofit and foundation endowment services. Erika’s professional qualifications include the Certified 401(k) Professional and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designations. She holds a Master’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University and a Bachelor’s degree from LaSalle University. She is involved in the community through participation in organizations such as the Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association and Saint Pio Catholic School.

Christopher Coppola is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at TEG Federal Credit Union, Rhinebeck Bank, The Culinary Institute of America, and operated Coppola's on 9 Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a wide range of services including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jeremy Angevine is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was employed at M&T Bank and was involved with GT's Pro Shop. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Catherine Irizarry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary public and acts as executrix for her father's estate. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis. Advisors use Wells Fargo's research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries, with clients choosing whether to implement these through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.

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 at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Oppenheimer & Co., M&T Securities, and Webster Bank. He is also involved with Tidewater Insurance Consulting/DSL Financial Services. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various technology tools.

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.

Ryan Strobach is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, he held roles at Allstate Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he has work experience in the hospitality and recreation sectors, including positions at Cosimo's Restaurant and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and offers sub-advisory services to other financial institutions, supporting a large participant base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Patrick Ford is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2000, including its predecessor entity Axa Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

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 with Morgan Stanley in Kingston, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at ThinkEquity LLC and Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan. Outside of finance, he has been involved in the food service industry through ownership of Carry Out Kings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and data-driven modeling techniques.

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 in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in a Florida-based car rental business and an owner of a real estate holding company. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.