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.

Anne Curci is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation and trade execution managed by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Gregory Mirecki is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023, following six years with Fsc Securities Corp and 20 years at SII Investments, Inc. He also operates Ferrigno Financial, providing financial advising services, and acts as an insurance agent soliciting fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Goshen, NY, and has 26 years of industry experience. He is a co-owner and vice president of support companies Zick Whitted Taub Group, Inc. and Zick Whitted Taub Investment Strategies, which are separate from his advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing advanced analytical tools and supports specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

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.

Garry Michel is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2016. He also owns Michel Tax Services LLC, which prepares tax returns for individuals and businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Hillary Cullen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of advising, she owns and operates an agricultural and livestock farming business in New York. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets services.

Karen Stewart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Montgomery, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, including 21 years with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.). LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, with management options that include discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Thomas Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed by Scratch Golf, a company that owns and operates golf courses. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits.

Sal Lucido is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through part-time referrals and owns Lucido + Associates, Inc., an entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while operating on a tiered wrap-fee basis.

Kashif Ali is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Patricia Weinshank is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bridgehampton National Bank and LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party providers.

David Keller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked since 2015. He has 12 years of industry experience and is based in Middletown, NY. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property in Falmouth, MA. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by in-house Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tamara Washalski is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Senior Partner for M1 Investment Club, LLC, where she oversees investment education and stock analysis, and acts as District Commissioner for the Jockey Hollow Pony Club in Middletown, NY. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services.

Jennifer Paolicelli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked exclusively with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. She is based in Tafton, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Roger Pikul Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in several business activities, including serving as trustee for the Angela Pikul Trust and participating in consulting and marketing ventures. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of advisers, offering brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services. The firm employs various asset-allocation and risk-assessment tools and supports legacy platform transitions, utilizing multiple third-party service providers.

Nicholas Mirecki is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Ferrigno Financial and Fidelity Investments. Mirecki also has experience in the catering industry through Inn Credible Caterers. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios for its clients.

Margaret Schimmelpfennig is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Newburgh, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has a background in education, having been employed by Hyde Park Central School District for 23 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.