Darlene Pedrosa is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera Investment Services, Foresters Advisory Services, and Foresters Financial Services. She also operates Rhinebeck Tax, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 advisory and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Richard Decker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, OSAIC Institutions, Inc., and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He is also involved with Wealth Management at Hudson Valley Credit Union. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, and supports advisors with research and operational tools.

Dawn Mcmenamin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and custodians such as BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing to implement its investment models.

Edward Mercier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robert Terry is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a basketball and football game referee. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models implemented through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Gregory Ashe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2010 and has worked in Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and offers model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Jason Feldman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a broad service platform.

Craig P. Irwin is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a wide range of financial services including family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is recognized for his expertise in these areas and was named to the 2024 Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" list. Craig joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008 following his graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management from The University of Arizona. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Craig actively contributes to his community and serves as Vice Chair on The Foundation for Vassar Brothers Medical Center board of directors. He has also served on the boards of several non-profit organizations. He lives in Poughkeepsie, NY with his wife Amy and their daughters Bess and Annie. His personal interests include antiquing, boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, interior decorating, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Kenneth Mc Cormick is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial and Ulster Savings Bank. He also serves as trustee of the Cathleen A. McCormick Irrevocable Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Tyler Bates is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Rhinebeck, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and serves on the Board of Directors for CPCA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, combining research and modeling with personalized recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Cynthia Troeger is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2017 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-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.

Christine Klee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, she was with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2010 to 2017. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Antonio Coppola is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several activities including a wholesale/distribution business, a charitable board position, and employment at Marist College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs with a financial planning process that employs firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides comprehensive planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Ramiro Galvan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with individuals, families, and business professionals to help them pursue their financial goals. He focuses on building lasting relationships and providing personalized guidance to assist clients in navigating important financial decisions. Ramiro's client focus areas include Family Wealth Management Strategies, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. He works closely with individuals, executives, and business owners to create customized strategies aimed at growing, preserving, and transferring wealth while helping clients stay on track toward their financial objectives. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ramiro has a High School Diploma from Poughkeepsie High School and an Associate's Degree from Dutchess Community College. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Ramiro has interests in baseball, boxing, camping, and watching movies.

James Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with the Morgan Stanley organization since 2009, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tailor-made clothing business in Fishkill, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that employs structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Philip Coombe III is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2024 and previously operated Coombe Financial Services, Inc. for 23 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner and managing member of a real estate rental business. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

John Cubito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for nine years. He is also associated with the Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union in a registered member service role. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and multiple investment options.

Jesse Uttendorfer is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and concurrently provides administrative support to Marshall & Sterling Wealth Advisors, an independent investment advisory firm. Previously, he held roles at Kitu Life, Inc. and Axa Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its advisors with diverse investment options and technology tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Patrick Fillette is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2005 and currently serves as president of Clearpath Advisors, Inc., a financial services firm he founded in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Fillette is involved in managing vacation home rentals and commercial real estate holdings in New York. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Dean Marquis is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Poughkeepsie, NY office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2019 and works as part of a team of financial professionals focused on helping clients identify their primary financial goals and constructing tailored strategies to build and preserve current and future generational wealth. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Dean has worked in the finance industry since 2013, with experience in personal banking, private equity, and the hedge fund space. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from The State University of New York at New Paltz and an MBA in Financial Management from Marist College, graduating both with honors. He also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation. Beyond his professional career, Dean is involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where he serves as the board chair of the Greater New York Chapter and leads the national young professional's program. He also volunteers through the mentor programs at Marist College.