Simply Complicated

Joey "The Dragon" Vitale is an MMA Fighter who is joining me to discuss his past with Domestic Abuse. He is using his platform as a fighter and his poor choices in the past to be an advocate for raising awareness about this sensitive issue. Christine McFadden joins us from the perspective as someone who has dealt with abuse, specifically her step-dad hurt her by pouring sulfuric acid on her face and body which cause permanent burns and almost ended her life. They are both here to talk about a serious issue that most are afraid to talk about and I give them all of my love for doing so and I hope you learn something from this discussion.

Our Approach

LL Financial Services, LLC is a well-established accounting, tax advisory and financial services firm with a reputation for innovative and lasting results. Formal training, combined with over 45 years of practical experience has enabled our team to service our clients — who range from large corporations to individuals, as well as domestic and international businesses — by helping them with accounting, taxation, and investment needs. The personalized approach, enthusiasm and expertise the team at LL Financial Services, LLC bring to their clients is unmatched. The father-daughter team of Larry and Lindsay thoroughly enjoy solving intricate tax and financial questions while helping clients optimize their tax planning and financial well being.

Our Story

Larry became a Certified Financial Planner over 25 years ago and continues to take annual continuing education courses to hone his skills. In 2015, along with her extensive background in derivative trading, Lindsay became a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). In an effort to enhance our clients’ ability to anticipate and address important tax events, LL Financial Services, LLC is pleased to offer a comprehensive suite of tax preparation, tax planning, financial planning and investment management services.

Ms. Kochem joined The CPCA team with many years of experience working and volunteering in the Hudson Valley. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Public Administration from Marist College, and has dedicated her career to strengthening our community. She is eager to put her experience and education to work to further the mission of The CPCA. Ms. Kochem is not only dedicated to the mission of child abuse prevention, but also passionate about raising awareness about this issue in our community. She lives in Poughkeepsie, New York, with her adorable son Kyler – who inspires her daily to empower our community’s most valuable resource: our children.

Anthony Rispo is a Singer/Songwriter and is currently working on a project entitled, "Stories to Songs" which takes real stories from real people, turns them into a song which then gets created into an episode. Not only is he an amazing musician and composer, he is also a man with a heart of gold.

- Does the dog training industry need better regulations?

- Are pit bulls more dangerous than other breeds?

- Should Malinois and Dutch Shepherd be kept as “pets”

- Will allowing a dog on furniture cause behavior problems

- Why I don’t care for competitive obedience and protection sports

- Is it OK to train a dog with “aggression problems” in protection work?

- Little known history about the “full mouth bite” in protection dogs

- Why 2 week board and train programs are rarely the best choice for a dog owner

- Why conducting group classes make you a better dog trainer

- Why being in your 40’s is better than being in your 30’s 😊

- Lots of thought provoking information and considerations for the professional dog trainer

Check out Mike's youtube channel and his website - dogtraining.world