Allison Gaudio is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Middletown, NY. She has 14 years of industry experience and 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Carter is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2001, alongside roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Guidepost Solutions. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trading and implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Kieran Kreider is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in offering a comprehensive financial advisory experience tailored to clients' unique needs, focusing on areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Kieran's approach centers on understanding clients' priorities to create personalized plans aligned with their goals and aspirations. Kieran holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Hofstra University and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He is registered with FINRA Series 7 and 66 and licensed for Life, Accident & Health insurance in the state of Pennsylvania. His professional role includes providing clients access to Merrill's investment insights, Bank of America Private Bank's trust and fiduciary services, and Bank of America's banking and lending solutions, facilitating a holistic management of financial life. Outside of his professional work, Kieran prioritizes personal development and maintains an active lifestyle. He enjoys boating, fishing, golfing, pickleball, and surfing, often spending time at the Jersey Shore. Originally from Springfield (Delco), he currently resides in South Jersey with his wife Jennifer and their dog Bailee.

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.

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.

Douglas Sternemann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at M&T Securities and M&T Bank since 2014 and joined LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charities. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Daniel O'Reilly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bruderman Brothers, LLC for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. He also holds a real estate license. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

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, 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.

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.

Patrick Mccarthy is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent offering dental, disability, life, annuity, and related insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charities, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Andrew Grayson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator while advising multiple registered investment companies.

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.

Richard Nappi Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers its advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

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.