Daniel Toronto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rhinebeck, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Group AG, CUNA Mutual Group, and Evva Technologies. He is also involved with Wealth Management at Hudson Valley Credit Union as an investment-related business activity. 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

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 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in New York. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

James Agrawal is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 18 years and has operated his own firm, J Agrawal Financial Group, since 1994. He occasionally teaches financial education seminars through a licensed retirement planning course offered in local public schools. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated financial planning, brokerage, and advisory services, utilizing a range of investment tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and investment preferences.

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 experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Morgan Stanley, and David Lerner Associates. Dominguez is involved with Pacha Financial Group, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 broad range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management and various model portfolios supported by internal and third-party research.

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 with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services INC for two years. He has also been affiliated with Oneonta College since 2016. 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 advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Christopher Cantele is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. He is also involved with Hudson Valley Credit Union, offering Medicare Advantage, Supplement, and Prescription Drug Plans through its insurance services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

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 with LPL Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank NA and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2019 to 2022. He has also held positions in retail and catering industries earlier in his career. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Perry Goldschein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who advises individuals and businesses on financial planning and investment strategies to help them meet their goals, minimize taxes, and mitigate risk. He has experience integrating sustainability, Environmental Social Governance (ESG), business ownership, group benefits, and charitable or philanthropic considerations into client efforts. Perry's client focus areas include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, institutional consulting, defined benefit plans, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to his career in financial advising, Perry worked as a lawyer, entrepreneur, and management consultant, engaging with a range of clients from individual entrepreneurs and professionals to smaller iconic brands and Fortune 500 companies. In his current role, he collaborates closely with colleagues and clients primarily within the financial services industry. Perry holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of California, Davis. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is active in community initiatives and has served on the boards of two environmental nonprofits, Sustainable Hudson Valley and Wallkill Valley Land Trust. Perry resides in the Hudson Valley with his wife and daughter and enjoys hiking, running, biking, chess, photography, rock climbing, reading, traveling, writing, and spending time with his family.