Donald Bell Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on guiding clients through various life stages and market conditions by providing personalized wealth management strategies. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' individual goals, lifestyle, and legacy to develop thoughtful, research-driven financial plans. Donald holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a High School Diploma from Saugerties Central. He also participates in community activities through volunteering with local organizations. He aims to build strong relationships with clients by keeping them informed and serving as a trusted advisor for their financial decisions. Donald leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to support clients in achieving their long-term financial goals.

Eric Bojarczuk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at LPL Financial from 2014 to 2026, with a one-year break in between. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Irene Berner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2000. 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 financial planning, advisory services, and institutional platforms, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across a wide range of investment approaches.

Davindra Itwaru is an advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his financial industry career in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and First Republic Bank. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with advisory solutions implemented through investment adviser representatives.

John Dunn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hyde Park, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2008. Dunn serves as chair of the Town of Pleasant Valley Zoning Board of Appeals, a community and civic role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Preston Foulks Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed agent offering fixed life, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and multiple platforms to manage portfolios across a range of investment types.

David Lambert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include planning, investment management, and connections with private funds and other financial products.

Susan Murphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing family-owned commercial and residential real estate properties and serves as a 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.

Daniel Toronto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Group AG, CUNA Mutual Group, and Cuna Brokerage Services Inc. He is also involved in wealth management activities with Hudson Valley Credit Union. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kerry Phelan is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, Phelan worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for nine years. Outside of advisory work, Phelan oversees operations for CJR Consulting LLC, a consulting business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment universe influenced by affiliated product providers.

Susan Greene is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in New York. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, supported by extensive research and a wide range of financial products.

Stephen Mazzei Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 63 designation and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles since 2012, he was involved with Stephen Hakim Asset Management LLC for 10 years. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with additional capabilities in municipal finance and specialized SIMPLE IRA advisory programs.

Stephen Hakim is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James since 1999 and owns Stephen Hakim Asset Management 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and it supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Alberto Dominguez is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Morgan Stanley, and David Lerner Associates. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Mark Burlingame is a Senior Vice President and the Resident Director of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office in Poughkeepsie. Since beginning his financial services career at Merrill Lynch in 1998, Mark has focused his expertise on a broad range of client needs including college education planning, personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial plans with clients' unique priorities and long-term goals. Mark holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Hamilton College. He has earned several professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond his professional duties, Mark serves on the board of directors for Rebuilding Together Dutchess County, demonstrating his involvement in community service. He resides in Poughkeepsie with his wife Sara, a school teacher, and their two sons. Outside of work, Mark enjoys baseball, basketball, football, and golfing, and values spending time with his family.

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.

Christopher Cantele is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he works with Hudson Valley Credit Union on investment and insurance services, including Medicare Advantage and supplement plans. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining extensive advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial products and oversight of significant discretionary assets.

Barbara Blas is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Apart from her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Congregation Agudas Achim and is president emeritis of The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

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.

Matthew Nathan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who focuses on helping families and businesses achieve their financial goals. He works closely with clients to understand their unique priorities and develop personalized financial strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. Matthew provides guidance on a range of topics including investing, retirement planning, and managing unexpected expenses, and offers access to Bank of America specialists for additional financial services. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, as well as socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and obtained his high school diploma from Bruton High School. Outside of his professional work, Matthew engages in horseback riding, hunting, rock climbing, and spending time with his family. His approach emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to create financial plans tailored to their personal and family goals.