Kieran Kreider is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to create personalized financial plans that reflect their individual goals and priorities. Kieran helps clients with various financial matters including retirement planning, education funding, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Kieran holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is registered with FINRA Series 7 and 66. He also holds a Life, Accident & Health insurance license for the state of Pennsylvania. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Hofstra University. His approach integrates resources from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to provide clients with access to investment insights, trust and fiduciary services, and banking solutions. Outside of his professional role, Kieran enjoys boating, fishing, golfing, pickleball, and surfing. He lives in South Jersey with his wife Jennifer and their dog Bailee. His balanced approach extends to his personal life, where he prioritizes fitness and an active lifestyle.

Karen Morris is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Middletown, NY, and has 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its offerings.

Steven Trotta is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Middletown, NY. He joined the firm in 2026 and has previous work experience in education and retail. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Andrew Weyant is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Goshen, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. In addition to advisory work, he receives non-investment related compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

Allen Zick is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, where he has worked since 2009, accumulating 29 years of industry experience. He serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the West Point Parents Club of New York and New Jersey, a nonprofit organization. Outside his advisory role, he is president and owner of the Zick Whitted Taub Group, a support company based in Goshen, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work, with a broad network of advisors and specialized advisory programs.

Michael Berlin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Goshen, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has held roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010 and 2011, respectively, and has owned Lucky Munchkin, Inc. since 1995. He serves on the board of the Middletown-Goshen Convalescent in New York. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and oversees approximately $15.5 billion in assets managed by nearly 3,700 advisors.

Christopher Petrollese is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of finance, he is the owner of Yukon Contracting LLC, a business he has operated since 2019. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs delivered through Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Samuele Dragone is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc since 2008 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2007. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services primarily through model-driven strategies and has approximately 3,977 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Edward Lynch is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Highland Capital Brokerage for six years and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Lynch is the CEO of Lynch Wealth Strategies, Inc., and serves as an insurance agent specializing in life, long-term care, disability, and fixed annuities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to align investment strategies with client goals, and it supports municipal and public finance through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Scott Kendrick is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Middletown, New York, where he leads the Kendrick-Collesano Wealth Management Group. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999 and holds the title of Managing Director. In addition, Scott serves as a liaison between Resident Directors nationwide and Merrill's senior management, having been nominated and currently serving on the Resident Director Advisory Council to Management. Scott specializes in wealth management for ultra-high-net-worth clients, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, asset and risk management, tax minimization strategies, wealth transfer planning, private banking, and complex lending strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, along with FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, 31, and 66 registrations, as well as Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses. Scott was named to the Forbes "Best in State Wealth Advisors" list from 2022 to 2026, and his team was recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list from 2024 to 2026. Before his financial career, Scott was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 7th round of the 1993 Major League Baseball Draft. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business and Economics with minors in Marketing and Finance from SUNY Oneonta. Scott has served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Garnet Health Foundation and as a Board Member of the Michael J. Finnegan Scholar Athlete Scholarship Fund. He is a lifelong resident of Orange County, New York, and resides in Sugarloaf with his wife Alison, their daughters, and their dog. In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time with family and friends, yard work, golf, and snowmobiling.

Richard Perez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Goshen, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2014 and has a concurrent role with the Town of Chester Police since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates a wrap-fee asset management program utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides custody and trade execution support through Pershing.

Jerome Casola is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2016 and has also been involved with Primerica Financial Services since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates MPC Agency, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes, and receives compensation for referrals of home security, automation products, and loan services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients via a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Jeffrey Little is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018, following a two-year period at AXA Advisors. Prior to his advisory career, he was affiliated with the State University of New York at Oswego for four years. 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, utilizing a range of third-party advisory models and discretionary management options.

Stephanie De Angelis is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at Plattsburgh State University and the Town of Marlboro Summer Camp. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Francine Foerst is a financial advisor at Stifel with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2010. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which employs forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Armando Merino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Goshen, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he spent 11 years with Axa Advisors, LLC. He is also a co-owner of Arbor Capital Wealth Advisors, where he manages advisory business activities on a part-time basis. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Frank Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Middletown, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2008 and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in sales of loan products through Primerica Mortgage, LLC, and referrals for home security and automation services via a Primerica affiliate. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, focusing on a range of investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Brad Whitted is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has held various roles since 2007, including positions at Merrill and multiple leadership roles within the Zick Whitted Taub entities, where he currently serves as owner and vice president of support companies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network, with specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory programs.

James Pucci is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Bonnie Rule is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pine Bush, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she held roles at Copart, Color Street, Visionary Real Estate Solutions, and PartyLite Gifts Inc. She was the owner and manager of a real estate flipping business, which is currently dormant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm is known for its extensive retail advisor and branch network and offers affiliated services including a trust company and securities-based lending.