Douglas Messina is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise Financial Services. He has held roles at Ameriprise since 2013 and has also been associated with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Rise Private Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and participates on the finance committee of the Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement income planning and recommendations based on proprietary research and algorithmic analysis.

Michael Del Grosso is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and contact person for two family-owned real estate entities. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to support non-discretionary investment decisions.

Samuele Dragone 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 his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for portfolio implementation, offering a tiered wrap-fee structure and maintaining control over model selection and 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 Middletown, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with PFS Investments Inc. since 2014 and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to his financial advisory role, he has served with the Town of Chester Police since 2006. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Brian Roberts is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Monroe, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Webster Bank and Sterling National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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. His prior work includes positions at AXA Advisors and the State University of New York at Oswego. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, working extensively through program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Stephanie De Angelis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in education and hospitality, with employment at Plattsburgh State University and Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional investors, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm emphasizes a delivery model that incorporates LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Stanley Wong is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016 and Investors Capital Corporation from 2006 to 2016. Wong is also involved as a trustee with the Parish of Sacred Heart - St. Patrick, a religious organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and investment strategies.

Daniel Vobroucek is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Quest Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is a notary public and also engages in sales and consulting for other businesses. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multifaceted advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, applying tools such as asset-allocation models and risk-tolerance analyses to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

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.

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.

Joe Ann Vacca is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2011 in various capacities, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using a diverse investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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.