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 been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in New York. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs more than 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

James Agrawal is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience in financial advisory services. He currently works at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent 18 years at Woodbury Financial Services. He is also the owner of J Agrawal Financial Group, which has been operating since 1994. In addition to his advisory roles, he occasionally teaches a financial education seminar titled "Passport to Retirement" through local school districts. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

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.

Steven Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Poughkeepsie, NY. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Jones serves as president of the board for Mid-Hudson Love in the Name of Christ, a nonprofit organization assisting individuals and families in need, and holds board leadership positions with Lutheran Care Network and Overlook Estate Association. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary portfolio management.

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.

Alissa Provanzana is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Rhinebeck Bank and Infinex Investments, among others. She serves as a board member for Wallkill Youth Lacrosse and the Inspire Foundation, supporting youth athletics and fundraising for individuals with disabilities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Joseph Montalbano is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Maple Pharmacy/CarePax and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved in managing a modeling and talent agency and serves as director of coaching and scheduling for a local travel baseball organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides a range of program structures and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

David Volkman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role at Ameriprise since 2020, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO of Ddockend, a company established to manage his financial planning practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering personalized recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

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.

Robert Tannenbaum is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and has an ongoing affiliation with Oneonta College. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

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.

Shomari Linton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities. 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.