Eric Cassalina is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2013. He has been working in the financial services industry in the Hudson Valley region since 2011. In his role, Eric helps clients develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving goals such as retirement planning, estate planning, tax minimization, and wealth preservation. He utilizes the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and his team to manage clients' investment strategies and financial planning needs. Eric holds the designation of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) and leverages his experience working with retirement plans to assist both business clients and individuals. His expertise spans corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and portfolio management. Eric uses a holistic approach to help clients project their financial future over various timelines and make informed decisions to reach their goals. He obtained his high school diploma from Marlboro High School and attended Marist College without obtaining a degree. Outside of work, Eric spends time with his family, enjoys golfing, and traveling.

Timothy O'Connell is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and currently advises at Cetera. His prior roles include positions with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, where he worked for 15 years. He is co-owner of Financial Guide Solutions, LLC, an entity used for pass-through compensation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

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 eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at M&T Bank and GT's Pro Shop. He is based in Lagrangeville, NY. 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 over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Jennifer Delaney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and also has a long-standing role at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union dating back to 2001. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary public and serves as an agent offering Medicare-related insurance plans through Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Insurance Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kenneth Handwerker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Faithful Champions Global, Inc., a faith-based clothing and awards company. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients, operating primarily as a wrap-fee solution.

Brandon Vance is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stonebrook Wealth Management and Prodigy Realty. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 recommendations.

Garett Ceraso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and People's United Advisors, spanning over a decade before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

John Hirschauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP for 23 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. 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 large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing strategic and tactical allocation models alongside technology-driven research tools.

Geoffrey Demarco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Webster Bank, M&T Securities, Oppenheimer, and Equitable Advisors. He is also involved with DSL Financial Services in a related business capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Charles Meade is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and with its affiliate Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Nutmeg Investment Group, Inc., a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized municipal and public-finance offerings.

Patrick Ford is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors LLC, since 2000. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a broad client base, including individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Sharon Vaupen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to her career in finance, she worked at Starbucks from 2016 to 2018. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Victor Margiotta Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan banking organization.

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.

Imad Afiouni is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. Outside his advisory role, he has been involved with EPIC Homes LLC from 2021 to 2025. 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 recommendations.

Carol Crain is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Crain previously served on the Board of Finance for the United Congregational Church. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Joseph Rusin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carmel, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco Private Ledger since 2006. 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.

George Pogyo is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2020 and has prior experience including roles at SUNY at Plattsburgh and Dutchess Community College. Outside of advisory work, he is a 33% owner of JMG Mountain Trucking LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers and program structures.