Gene Tannenbaum is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services and National Wealth Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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.

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.

Michael Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Public Partnerships LLC, Marquis Home Care, Intercounty Paving Company, and PFS Investments Inc. He is also involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Patrick Sunday is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2022 and previously held roles at Network 1 Financial Advisors Inc, Network 1 Financial Securities Inc, and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. 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 investment strategies and advisory services through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Jimmy Kuka is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at RBT Wealth, Altium Wealth, and The Shark Group, as well as business experience outside of finance with Kuka Heating and Cooling. He was also a full-time student for 17 years. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charities through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing a range of managed account solutions supported by both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Andre St.Louis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Equitable Advisors, and Foresters Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has engaged in an investment-related business activity associated with Serene Capital Management and Solutions. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Raymond Khoury is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hopewell Junction, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and also serves at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, where he is involved in investment-related financial institution duties and non-variable insurance services. Khoury is also a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by technology and a broad platform of complementary financial services.

Marianne Naughton is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1984. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marc P. Cassalina is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor based in the Poughkeepsie, NY office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has dedicated over 35 years to Merrill Lynch, including a decade serving as Senior Resident Director of the Poughkeepsie office. Marc holds a Bachelor's degree from Marist College and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation. His areas of expertise encompass retirement planning, asset management, tax minimization strategies, charitable giving, and estate planning services. Marc develops strategies to help clients manage risk while pursuing their financial goals, focusing on building and preserving wealth for current and future generations. He works with Merrill Lynch and his team to provide personalized service combined with the global strength of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America. Marc and his wife Margarete are committed to supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, motivated by personal experience with the disease. Marc has served as a Board Member and Board President of the Greater New York Chapter and currently co-chairs the National Individual Giving Committee. He and his wife received the Breath of Life Award in 2022 for their dedication. Additionally, they support the Culinary Institute of America and the African Missionary Health Organization. Marc and Margarete reside in Milton, New York, and enjoy travel, golf, and their roles as grandparents.

Matthew Meddaugh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2014, following five years at National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Meddaugh is involved in consulting and manages several real estate-related businesses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Collin Ford is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes positions in education and local service businesses, such as the University of Rhode Island and Dave's Tree Service. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Lena Rizkallah is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and JPMorgan Investment Management. She serves on the boards of the Howland Cultural Center and the Estate Planning Council of the Hudson Valley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Charu Ashar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Ashar has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019, following a long tenure at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services spanning over three decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of more than 10,000 advisors managing over $256 billion in assets.

Nikita West is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to this, she worked as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022 and served as a Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo Bank from 2013 to 2021. Her professional experience spans various facets of financial services, focusing on client relationships and investment solutions. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial planning and investment consulting. Nikita emphasizes building long-term partnerships with her clients by understanding their individual financial goals and providing transparent guidance throughout their financial journeys. Outside of her professional life, Nikita enjoys cooking and baking, hiking, music, outdoor adventures, traveling, and writing.

Francis Dwyer is a financial professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Rhinebeck Bank and Osaic Institutions LLC. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is the owner of Leo Builds LLC, a family-owned real estate business. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Lisa Preudhomme is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on working closely with clients to understand their individual needs and priorities in order to develop tailored financial strategies. Her approach involves creating personalized plans to support various goals such as retirement planning, funding education, and managing unexpected expenses. Lisa holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is committed to providing ongoing advice and guidance to clients as their financial needs evolve.

Gerald Terwilleger Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Marlboro, NY, where he has worked since 2017. He has nine years of experience in the financial industry and previously worked for Zircar Ceramics Inc. from 2005 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and proprietary products, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Brian Gaine is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual since 2009. Outside of advisory services, he works as a sales agent for life, health, disability income, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as ongoing relationships that use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals.