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.

Alexander Morphet is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Infinex Investments, Rhinebeck Bank, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in community activities including serving as Treasurer for Friends of Seniors and participating in youth service projects through Hudson Valley Bridge Builders. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning across various topics but does not provide portfolio management for institutional clients or discretionary trading authority for its planning services.

David Diehl Jr. is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves at LPL Enterprise and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he preaches Sunday morning sermons at a church in White Plains, NY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various affiliated financial services.

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.

Richard Marr is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as a financial advisor in 1997 and has since focused on understanding financial markets to assist clients in managing their finances effectively. He aims to help clients achieve lower stress, improved family relationships, and a greater sense of purpose through financial planning. Richard holds a Bachelor's degree from Antioch College and a Master's degree from the University of Chicago. In 2018, he earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His background in art informs his approach to investing and planning. He is involved in the community through organizations such as Citizens Climate Lobby and Rhinebeck Rotary. Outside of work, Richard engages in Tai Chi, sailing, hiking, and painting.

Christopher Stala is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients’ unique perspectives and priorities to help develop personalized financial strategies. He works with clients to pursue a range of goals including investing, retirement planning, funding education, managing healthcare costs, and addressing family long-term objectives. Christopher provides ongoing advice and guidance based on clients’ evolving needs and connects them with specialists at Bank of America for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He emphasizes clear communication and transparency to simplify the complexities of wealth management. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

Denise Bolte is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 45 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 2002 to 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a beekeeping business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with a variety of brokerage and advisory solutions to support client investment needs.

Mauro Parra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union and Banker's Life Conseco, and has a background in nonprofit and community services, including five years with Catholic Charities Community Services. He is also involved in financial services at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Philip Meltzer is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his primary role, he is involved with Meltzer & Hill Wealth Advisory LLC and Meltzer Asset Management Inc., both investment-related ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized services like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Sarah Cuozzo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2018, with prior experience at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Steven Dawson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kingston, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2000, operating under the DBA Safety Harbor Financial in Saugerties, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael Ferraro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Senate Securities for 21 years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Ferraro serves on the board of directors for the Mental Health Association of Ulster County. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Kristin Bay is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked for Skyline for 25 years and has been with Ameriprise since 2020. Bay also works as a consultant for Endevour Exhibits, a retail sales business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice through a combination of proprietary research and third-party data. The firm’s approach emphasizes dependable income sources, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and operates within a defined investment universe influenced by its affiliated product ecosystem.

Narinder Bains is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and was previously with Merrill from 2001 to 2009. His other business activities include work related to non-variable insurance products such as whole life and universal life insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, emphasizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced advisor tools.

Shaheen Soltankhah is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working as a Financial Advisor since 2011, beginning his career with Merrill. Shaheen focuses on providing targeted and comprehensive financial advice and portfolio management strategies tailored to each client's individual needs. His areas of expertise include institutional consulting, defined benefit and contribution plan services, managing new wealth, retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics from the State University of New York College at Oneonta. Shaheen has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). As a lifelong member of the Hudson Valley community and a native of Kingston, he maintains a strong commitment to the success of his community and neighbors. Outside of his professional role, Shaheen enjoys music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

James Rishel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 22 years. He is also a CPA and provides tax preparation and accounting services through his own practice. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Max That is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He also works as a class instructor and brand ambassador for Caffeine Academy, a DJ and music production trade school. Max has prior experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Matthew Giorgi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006, based in Poughkeepsie, NY. His other business activities include involvement with Hudson Valley Credit Union financial and 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.