Let’s talk about money and about Beacon. This episode, Mat chats with Lena Rizkallah of Conte Wealth Advisors, who is a Chelsea-turned-Beaconite financial advisor.

Through Lena, we’ll get to know Beacon better, including lots of great places to eat. We’ll also hear Lena’s story and all she does as a part of the community and building financial literacy in the rest of us. She hosts panels and speakeasies about money, and even does stand up storytelling. Lena was named 2023 Chronogrammies Best Financial Planner of The Hudson Valley, and she was on a great episode of another regional podcast, “Beaconites.” Tune in, and you’ll know why.

Links to places, stores and restaurants mentioned:

Lena Rizkallah (website)
Beaconites! Podcast

Poor George, Cold Spring (store)
Madam Brett Park, Beacon
Long Dock Park, Beacon
Lyonshare Public House, Beacon (bistro)
Beacon Bread Company (breakfast)
Moreish, Beacon (English-style breakfast)
Oda Wine Garden, Margaretville
Brushland Eating House, Bovina

Events:

Lena has an upcoming Women in Business panel at Hudson Yards in NYC Tuesday September 30, 2025. Please email her at LRizkallah@contewealth.com.
Money Speakeasy happens the 2nd Tuesday of every month in Cold Spring. Email her LRizkallah@contewealth.com to be added to the mailing list.

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