Mark Stern

David Sterman is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the sole advisor at Huguenot Financial Planning in New Paltz, NY, and has worked at LPL Financial and Prime Technology LLC. He contributes external writing to industry publications. Huguenot Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment consultations to individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, pension, and charitable clients. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term investment strategies using low-cost indexed funds and offers a range of engagement options including hourly, fixed-project, and subscription-based services without ongoing asset management or discretionary trading authority.

Takuya Arai is a financial advisor at Benkei Asset Management with 3 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Benkei Asset Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Arai is the CEO of an online newsletter focused on U.S. stocks for Japanese investors. Benkei Asset Management is an independent registered adviser serving affluent individual and business clients in the U.S. and abroad, particularly in Japan. The firm employs a combination of fundamental valuation and quantitative analysis to construct concentrated portfolios aimed at long-term capital appreciation.

Daniel D'ordine is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, operating through his firm, DDO Advisory Services, LLC, since 2010. He is also a licensed insurance broker specializing in life, disability, and long-term care policies. DDO Advisory Services provides financial planning and fee-based investment management to individuals, families, working professionals, small business owners, retirees, and trusts. The firm primarily uses pooled investments such as mutual funds and ETFs, generally offers non-discretionary investment advice, and may engage third-party managers for specialized strategies with client oversight.

I work with women who feel unseen by traditional financial service providers, and are tired of being talked at instead of spoken to. This includes women breadwinners, who want to be sure they're doing all they can with their money to secure the future; and women who feel like they should be able to create a financial plan but aren't sure where to start. Outside of financial planning, I serve on the board of a non-profit affordable housing network in the metro New York area, am active in my local Rotary Club, and am slowly learning how to build a garden that is friendly to pollinators and unappealing to rabbits. My journey has included life and work in India, Vietnam and other places, an MBA from Cornell University, several years on a trading floor right out of college and stops along the way that contribute to the life experience that I bring to each of you.

Peter Banta is a financial advisor at Beyond Wealth Management Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked in various roles including positions at KC Engineering and Land Surveying and RBT CPA's, LLP. Beyond Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory services to individuals, pension and 401(k) plans, trusts, endowments, and businesses. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting.

Christopher Drouin is a financial advisor with Beyond Wealth Management Group, LLC in New Paltz, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He worked at United/Mutual of Omaha from 2002 to 2018 before joining Beyond Wealth Management Group in 2018. Drouin serves on the executive committee of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of Woodland Pond Continuing Care Retirement Community. Beyond Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory services to individuals, pension and 401(k) plans, trusts, endowments, and businesses. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and manages accounts on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis, incorporating portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting.