Eric Johnson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Kingston, NY office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1981, providing financial guidance to clients through tailored investment strategies designed to address their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment objectives. Eric employs asset allocation models and professional money management to support clients in achieving long-term wealth accumulation goals. He also assists high net worth clients with estate planning strategies, including trust work and charitable gifting. Eric holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, earned in 2007, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. He completed his Bachelor's Degree from Cortland State. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys hiking, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Barbara Blas is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of Congregation Agudas Achim and is president emeritis of The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, leveraging discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary models.

Melanie Hammond is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to individual client goals. With over 15 years of client-focused experience, she emphasizes purposeful and personal attention to help clients pursue long-term financial objectives, including areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Melanie holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She graduated from Kingston High School and is an active member of the philanthropic educational organization PEO. Melanie’s commitment to her clients is complemented by her involvement in community initiatives, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service. Outside of her professional duties, Melanie engages in various personal interests, including boxing, cooking, hiking, music, reading, running, skiing, traveling, writing, and spending time with her family. As a native of upstate New York, she appreciates the diversity of her community and strives to contribute positively to both her clients and the region she calls home.

Barbara Boccuto is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2018, following a two-year tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisor role, she serves as an ambassador for Rhinebeck Wealth Advisors LLC. 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 clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals, with a notable affiliation to a municipal advisor that supports its public finance work.

Daniel Mcdonough is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked with Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he is involved with Mirabella's Restaurant in Kingston, NY. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Scott Banker Jr. is a Series 66 licensed advisor with LPL Financial, having started his advisory career in 2026. His background includes roles at Hudson Valley Credit Union, Marshalls, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, along with diverse experiences in education and small business management. 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 model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Summer Mosher is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Kingston, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles outside the financial sector, such as involvement with Hudson Valley Distillers, Reinvented Upscale Resale, and Vaux Vintage. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Darlene Pedrosa is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera Investment Services, Foresters Advisory Services, and Foresters Financial Services. She also operates Rhinebeck Tax, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 supported by model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Edward Mercier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 uses research and analytics to support its investment strategies, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jason Feldman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a broad service platform.

Cynthia Troeger is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2017 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee for a family trust. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christine Klee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2017, following a year at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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.

John Cubito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for nine years. He is also associated with the Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union in a registered member service role. 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, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and multiple investment options.

Jane Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006, previously associated with AXA Advisors. Outside of advising, she owns and operates McCarthy & Grandchamp Insurance & Investment Agency, Inc., and participates in business networking groups. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary portfolio management, and provides ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

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.

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.

Javier Tavares is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities and Chase Investment Services, and he currently operates an e-commerce business related to watch sales. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and broader derivatives capabilities.

Jon Dayton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes 17 years at Merrill and 10 years at Bank of America, N.A. He is also involved with Hendy Dayton Coaching LLC, where he assists with tax preparation and government filings. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio management strategies.

Mitchell Zapka is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ThinkEquity LLC, Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan, and SUNY Oswego. Outside of finance, he has experience working in hospitality and retail through positions at Carry Out Kings and The Station. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling in its financial planning process.

Ojas Sardesai is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and has concurrently worked at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union since 2010, where he is also involved in 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.