Marianne Hobson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kingston, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. for four years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Scott Witherspoon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at firms including Morgan Stanley, Invest Financial Corporation, and multiple credit unions. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chief Credit Officer at Hudson Valley Credit Union and is involved with mortgage and real estate services at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services LLC. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad range of financial products.

Krista Woodke is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has worked with ClearPath Advisors since 2020 and has ownership in a crafts business, KN Crafts & Creations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with various program options and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Cory Espejo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Dutchess Community College and Svetness, and served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts.

Daniel Tarrant is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Agia, Hudson Farmer and the Fish, and Valic Financial Advisors. He is also co-owner of Arbor Capital Wealth Advisors, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

James Hanson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, Hanson is active as a bassist and band member in the local music community. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lynda Beisner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Beisner is involved in offering Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Prescription Drug 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Pena is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Finance Committee of The Arc of the Mid-Hudson, a nonprofit focused on children and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment and estate planning services.

Allison Gaudio is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2007. 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 strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carlos Perez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2006, previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Perez also conducts part-time passive property and casualty insurance sales. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Michelle Nolen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Corporate Secretary for MG Graphix Inc., a manufacturing company. Merrill, along 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, and institutional investors.

Christopher Fenton is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and was previously with M&T Securities, Inc. for 24 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Rita Gaffney Labarge is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employing structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Global Investment Committee insights.

George Decker Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor and Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2021, bringing over 45 years of experience in the financial industry. In his role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual goals and changing market conditions. George holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community service, serving on the Board of Directors for Angels of Light and having previously served on the boards of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Hope on a Mission, and New Horizons Resources. He resides in Millbrook, New York, with his wife Lori and is the father of six children and grandfather to ten grandchildren.

Marc Schain is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Schain serves as president of the board of directors for the Jewish Congregation of New Paltz and holds leadership roles with local theater and nonprofit organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Kimberly Koenig is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of the United States Aikido Federation and has maintained a notary commission for over thirty years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

William Winters is a financial professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015. He also serves as a financial professional at Clearpath Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory roles, Winters has worked as an insurance agent selling disability insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse investment program options and a large nationwide network of advisors.

Robert Robustelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

John Vita III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor of a trust for his parents. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both third-party and proprietary resources to deliver its services.

Kara Gadonniex is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1993 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.