Huan Yuan Chen is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2021 and has longstanding roles at New York City Transit and Primerica Financial Services. Chen is involved in the sale of investment-related products and also receives compensation related to mortgage loan sales and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by custodial and trade execution services from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

James Finnegan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing personalized financial strategies for individuals, families, and businesses. He focuses on client-centric planning by understanding what matters most to each client and providing ongoing guidance to navigate financial opportunities and challenges. James holds the Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation, the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, and the Life, Accident & Health Insurance License. He has a Bachelor's Degree and an Associate's Degree from the State University of New York System and a High School Diploma from Goshen. Prior to joining Merrill, he was the General Manager of West Hills Country Club in Middletown, NY, where he managed financial operations, budgeting, and business management. His expertise includes college education planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, James enjoys baseball, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Scott Dancyger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Newburgh, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial for 16 years and has been affiliated with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union for 15 years. Dancyger holds property and casualty insurance licenses but does not solicit business or receive commissions from them. 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.

Anthony Di Gennaro is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Windsor, NY, holding the Series 63 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Zachary Njoga is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pfs Investments Inc. since 2011 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on wrap-fee solutions rather than institutional plan management.

Anibal Cruz III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Hudson Valley Credit Union. In addition to his advisory work, he is employed outside the investment industry at Shoprite. 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, supported by technology-driven research tools and managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Olivia Prashad is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC and has a background that includes roles at Syracuse University and other organizations. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with services that include financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Charles Betcher is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Windsor, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co from 2021 to 2024. His background also includes experience in the automotive and service industries. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Paolo Saggese is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2021 and Primerica Financial Services since 2020. Outside of finance, he is self-employed as a dentist through his own practice, Paolo Saggese DMD PLLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering advisory services through a model-based approach managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, focusing primarily on individual investors rather than institutional portfolio management.

Brenda Hotaling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Foresters Financial, Foresters Advisory Services LLC, BOJO's, and Cetera Investment Services LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced research and operational tools.

Michael Porpora is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, National Securities Corporation, and Asset & Financial Planning, Ltd. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and life insurance and annuity sales through his ownership of Porpora Wealth Management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various investment programs and access to alternative investments.

Jovan Fryar is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fishkill, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a manager solutions team and incorporates a range of eligible strategies, including ESG considerations.

Melissa Hourihan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washingtonville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bruderman Asset Management, LLC for 13 years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research and modeling techniques to deliver tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming advice. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Peter Dedel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bruderman Brothers Inc. and Gary Goldberg & Co., Inc. Dedel serves on the Board of Directors for the Eagle Valley Volunteer Fire Company and is a Commissioner for the Tuxedo Joint Fire District. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Charles Twoguns is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also has a long tenure with Rush Computer Rentals. Outside of his advisory work, Twoguns serves as an assistant coach for a girls varsity lacrosse team and works as a lacrosse trainer. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers with oversight of model offerings.

Richard Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 1986 and currently serves as chairman of the Andrew Nissen Scholarship Fund board of directors. Richard also manages his practice through Richard Martin LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice through a centralized team, using proprietary research and third-party tools to focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Pine is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newburgh, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 1991. Pine serves as finance committee chairperson for Abilities First NY, a nonprofit foundation for individuals with special needs. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations within annual, collaborative planning engagements.

Leonard Curcio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and has held roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, World Financial Group, and Hagerty Consulting, where he also serves as a project manager-engineer involved in hurricane damage assessment and mitigation. Curcio is involved in sales of investment-related and loan products through Primerica affiliates, along with referrals for home security and automation services. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services through a model-driven program supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

David Goldring is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2007 and has led Goldring Wealth Management Services Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation through a separate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and custodial relationships.

Augusto La Torre is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citizens Securities, Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly. Based in Newburgh, NY, he has been affiliated with JPMorgan entities for over two decades. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a manager solutions team and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework where applicable.