Michael Starego is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017, following prior roles at AXA Advisors LLC, IBM, and Juliano Plumbing and Heating. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Scott Banker Jr. is a Series 66 licensed advisor with LPL Financial, having started his advisory career in 2026. His background includes roles at Hudson Valley Credit Union, Marshalls, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, along with diverse experiences in education and small business management. 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 model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Lori Coombs is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable accounts, and institutions. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Andrew Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, One Main Financial, TD Bank, and Nike. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jack Cupelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 36 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and ongoing involvement with Cornerstone Financial since 1990. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives.

Mary Winters is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1986. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in Florida. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Francis Venezia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that cover both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning arrangements.

Summer Mosher is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Kingston, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles outside the financial sector, such as involvement with Hudson Valley Distillers, Reinvented Upscale Resale, and Vaux Vintage. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Shawn Shaughnessy is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2013 and is also involved with Wealth Planning Services Inc and ACME Accountants and Advisors Inc, focusing on tax, accounting, and payroll services. Additionally, he serves as treasurer for the Highland Rotary Club, a local service organization. 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 various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and third-party managers with multiple program options.

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.

Omar Carnecchia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making.

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.

Justin Semke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasant Valley, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Semke serves on the Board of Directors for LaGrange Sunrise Rotary, where he is Immediate Past-President, and holds leadership roles with the Hudson Valley Young Professionals committee and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, employing a structured, research-driven approach to retirement income planning that includes algorithmic automation and tax-efficiency analysis.

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.