Stephen O. Flaherty is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves as a councilman for the Town of Plattekill and is a director guiding the Hudson Valley Athletic Club's youth soccer program. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

James Hanson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active musician and bass player. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Lynda Beisner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 30 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Beisner is involved with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union’s financial services and insurance offerings, including Medicare-related plans. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Andrea Coladarci is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Pinnacle Investments for four years and Valic Financial Advisors for eleven years. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Erica Salzmann Talbi is a CFP® certificant with 38 years of industry experience. She is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and American General Securities Incorporated. Outside of advisory work, she prepares tax returns seasonally for a select group of clients and serves as co-trustee of a family trust. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michael Dolan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1997 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill 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.

Calvin Nelson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC and Cetera since 2019, following five years at Foresters Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that features both affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Lisa Tevnan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has nine years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and has been associated with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a yoga and Pilates instructor in Poughkeepsie, NY. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Carlos Perez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and was previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved part-time in passive property and casualty insurance sales through Grodio Insurance. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management via LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

John Leigh IV is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michelle Nolen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as corporate secretary for MG Graphix Inc., a manufacturing S-Corporation. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marc Schwedelson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. He is also the owner and president of Quality Financial Services Co., Inc., a life and health insurance agency. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Vincent Trovato is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Rita Gaffney Labarge is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employing structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Global Investment Committee insights.

George Decker Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor and Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2021, bringing over 45 years of experience in the financial industry. In his role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual goals and changing market conditions. George holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community service, serving on the Board of Directors for Angels of Light and having previously served on the boards of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Hope on a Mission, and New Horizons Resources. He resides in Millbrook, New York, with his wife Lori and is the father of six children and grandfather to ten grandchildren.

Thomas Langtry is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and also owns Langtry Tax & Financial LLC, providing accounting and tax preparation services. Langtry serves as a board member of the Hampton Glen Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Mana Sims is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and various capacities within J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Marc Schain is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Schain serves as president of the board of directors for the Jewish Congregation of New Paltz and holds leadership roles with local theater and nonprofit organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Kimberly Koenig is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of the United States Aikido Federation and has maintained a notary commission for over thirty years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

William Winters is a financial professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015. He also serves as a financial professional at Clearpath Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory roles, Winters has worked as an insurance agent selling disability insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse investment program options and a large nationwide network of advisors.