Hudson Valley

38 Spring Lake Road
Red Hook, NY 12571
845.752.2216

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Beth Jones RLP®, AIF®, CeFT®

President, Third Eye Associates, Ltd.
Certified Financial Transitionist®
Registered Life Planner
Financial Consultant

Enabling people to take charge of their financial futures is what Beth has always been passionate about - women especially. With women, there is extra ground to cover given the baked in societal and economic disparities linked to gender. Growing up in a family that had very little money with parents who did not have the skills to manage it well, Beth learned quickly how to navigate life in survival mode. The many trying financial experiences that ensued in her formative years gave her the grit and determination to go beyond survival and finally thrive. She holds those who struggle similarly close to her heart and is now in a position to model, educate and give back.

Beth began her entrepreneurial career in graphic design in the early 1980s in Poughkeepsie, NY, opening her award-winning design firm B. Jones & Co. In 1997 she tried out corporate life as a consultant in the investment banking division at Goldman Sachs and Co. and later at a smaller independent financial advisory firm. In 2005, frustrated by the lack of focus on the client in the traditional financial services world, she set out to create Third Eye Associates, Ltd. Here, with her own company, closer to where her heart is, she has centered her work around providing clients with a holistic approach to Financial Life Planning and Wealth Management Strategies. 

An active citizen in her community, Beth has generously shared her skills and vision with numerous non-profit organizations. She currently serves as Treasurer on the board of Working for Women, helping women reach financial independence. She strongly supports the preservation of the rural character and architecture of her town and formerly served as President of Historic Red Hook. Beth is also a former board member of SAGE―Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders in New York City and a former Treasurer of Dutchess County Democratic Committee.

Beth's professional credentials include membership in the Financial Planning Association, the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, and the Sudden Money® Institute, where she serves on the advisory board. She has completed the Life Planning curriculum in the Kinder EVOKE® Method, a life-centered approach to financial planning. Beth has studied Financial Transition Planning at the Sudden Money® Institute and completed the Mastery program in early 2013. She has completed the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) curriculum through the Center for Fiduciary Studies, associated with the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business.

Beth is a Certified Financial Transitionist® (CeFT®), a Registered Life Planner (RLP®), and an Investment Adviser Representative of Third Eye Associates, Ltd., a Registered Investment Adviser.

Beth’s Life Vision Statement: “To live a purposeful life, inspiring others with integrity and love.”

Robert Alonso

Operations Manager
Financial Consultant

Rob, a dedicated financial advisor since 2021, transitioned from JPMorgan Chase Bank to focus on empowering families to achieve financial stability. His journey began with managing his family's finances, igniting a passion for building relationships and guiding others toward financial success.

Rob specializes in crafting personalized investment plans tailored to each client's long-term financial goals. With a commitment to sharing his expertise, he aims to help clients achieve financial clarity, just as he has for his own family.

Rob’s determination, focus, and friendly demeanor make him an ideal financial advisor for Third Eye Associates. He is also an avid golfer, enjoys staying active by participating in recreational team sports, and spending time with his wife and two children in New York’s Hudson Valley.

Rob is an Investment Adviser Representative of Third Eye Associates, Ltd., a Registered Investment Adviser. He has a bachelor’s degree from Dominican College where he studied Business Administration Management and Diverse Communications. Rob holds a certification in Business Analytics from the University of Pennsylvania and a certificate in Fundamentals of Financial Accounting from University of Virginia, Darden School of Business. He holds a Series 65 Securities license and a Life Insurance license.

Rob’s Vision Statement: Committed to inspire joy and connection by enriching lives through genuine interactions and dedicated to creating meaningful experiences with family and friends.

Rebecca ‘Speck’ Brown CFP®

Financial Consultant
Certified Financial Planner Practitioner

Rebecca joined Third Eye Associates in 2025 as a Financial Consultant. She began her
career working for an independent financial advisory firm outside of Washington DC. Her
professional experience includes working for Cramer Rosenthal McGlynn, LLC a boutique
equity asset manager, where she was responsible for institutional client service and
marketing. During her tenure there, she also led that firm’s sustainable investing efforts.
She specializes in helping clients achieve their financial goals while integrating
sustainability into the investment decision making process. In her spare time, she consults
Tobacco Free Portfolios, a global non-profit focused on advancing tobacco-free finance.

Rebecca is an Investment Adviser Representative of Third Eye Associates, Ltd., a
Registered Investment Adviser. Rebecca holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
certification, the standard of excellence in financial planning. She also passed Level One of
the CFA Institute’s® CFA Program. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from George
Mason University. She held both Series 7 and Series 63 Securities licenses.

Rebecca is an amateur boxer (and avid boxing enthusiast) and former drummer of several
touring rock bands. She resides with her husband and their wonderful (and adorable) son
and too many cats in Brooklyn, NY.

Rebecca’s Vision Statement: In the words of Spike Lee, “Do The Right Thing.” Money is
meaningless without purpose. Thoughtful and considerate investing and financial planning
can help to achieve many of life’s goals. She believes financial success can be attained
while still contributing positively to people and planet.

Jennifer McKinley MBA, RLP®

Managing Director
Financial Transitionist®
Registered Life Planner

Jennifer came to this work in 2018 ready for a challenge - to change how she relates money. The concept of pairing financial life planning with wealth management strategies, which involves aligning one's financial decisions with their life goals, spoke directly to her when she found Third Eye Associates.

Working for many years as a certified health coach, Jennifer found many aspects of her life to be balanced, except her financial life. She grew up in a modest household in a very wealthy town. From that experience, mixed messages about her self-worth and value showed up regularly, no matter the level of education she achieved. She found she could earn but could not save – often sabotaging opportunities that would have helped her prepare for a solid future.

In 2021, Jennifer completed coursework for her Financial Transitionist® designation through the Financial Transitionist Institute and in 2025 finished the RLP® training at the Kinder Institute of Life Planning. These designations, coupled with her coaching experience, makes for a good combination as she aids others in taking a deeper look at how they relate to money, too.

Jennifer’s passion for holistic learning and personal growth perfectly fits Third Eye Associates, Ltd.’s mission. She leads the team as we help clients achieve their financial and life goals.

Her professional experience includes business development, small business ownership, health coaching, and production management in the financial and music industries. Jennifer holds an MBA from Fordham University, a BA from Rutgers University, and an International Health
Coach (CIHC) certification.

In addition to being a mom of a college-age teen, Ian, with whom she gets to have lengthy conversations about budgeting and finance, she has a robust enthusiasm for food, music, and growing things. Jennifer lives in Philadelphia, PA.

Jennifer’s Life Vision Statement: To live a life of integrity, connecting with others, seeking and sharing expansive experiences, joy, learning, and love.

Eva Ross

Client Relations
Paraplanner

Eva, a proud New York native, has honed her expertise working with some of New York City’s most innovative corporations, including Time Warner, AOL/Patch, and Vimeo. She was ready for a new challenge after stepping away from the corporate world to start a family and settle in the scenic Hudson Valley. In 2019, she joined Third Eye Associates, drawn by its women-led team and holistic approach to financial planning. For Eva, the firm’s perfect blend of high-level professionalism and a welcoming, non-corporate vibe was exactly what she was looking for.

With a natural talent for building relationships and maintaining discretion, Eva thrives on creating personalized financial plans that empower her clients. Whether she’s helping someone map out their retirement or charting a path toward their biggest financial dreams, Eva brings an intuitive and collaborative approach to every plan. Her enthusiasm and genuine desire to help shine through in her work.

Outside the office, Eva embraces the beauty of the Hudson Valley. You’ll often find her tending to her vegetable garden or exploring local treasures with her husband, Gabe, and their two daughters.

A Boston University alumna with a B.A. in Psychology, Eva has also completed the online CFP® program through the Boston Institute of Finance. She recently completed a comprehensive course through the Society of Certified Senior Advisors® (SCSA) earning the certification of Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, assuring that seniors and their families have a resource they can rely on to meet their specific needs

Eva’s Vision: To live a nurturing life filled with love, laughter, and a sense of community, sharing meaningful experiences and creating cherished memories with family and friends.

Jill Schum

Client Service Manager
Marketing Associate

Not one for the spotlight, Jill excels and feels most useful in operations. A quick and caring learner, Jill naturally earns the trust of co-workers, managers and clients. Communication and organization are her passion; she thrives on finding new tools to promote better workplace communications and increase overall efficiency. She has a way of keeping things lighthearted, while dealing daily with important issues, delicate matters, substantial tasks and just plain getting things done.

Along with her bright and friendly manner, Jill brings 20+ years of client services and administrative skills to the team. Her experience began as the Sales Assistant & CE Coordinator of a small financial consulting firm in New Jersey and she managed several small businesses before joining the team at Third Eye Associates in 2022.

Jill has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Rutgers University - School of Communication, Information and Library Studies. She is a Notary Public, holds her Securities Industry Essentials® (SIE) certificate and is scheduled to take the Series 65 exam in spring of 2025.

Jill is originally from upstate New York, but now lives in New Jersey and enjoys adventuring with her 13- year-old daughter, Fiona, who is not a stranger to the spotlight. In addition to Jill’s creative activities, like making amazing, themed t-shirts and party decorations, she acts as Momager to her daughter who keeps them both busy with local theater and runway modeling.

Madeline Russo

Operations Associate

Madeline brings a decade of experience in systems, human resources, and organizational management to her role as Operations Associate at Third Eye Associates. Before joining the firm in 2025, she supported boutique architecture and design-build companies in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, helping small teams grow efficiently and intentionally, keeping sustainability and people at the center of their processes. 

Her background also includes roles in nonprofit advocacy and small business administration, and her personal endeavors underscore a long-standing commitment to community and environmental stewardship. Madeline previously served as Chair of the Town of Rochester’s Environmental Conservation Commission, where she launched monthly educational programming, and secured a Local Champions grant that led to the adoption of the Town’s Climate Smart Communities plan. As a mother of two young girls, Madeline has also acted as the construction manager for dozens of fairy houses across the parks and backyards of the Hudson Valley. 

An Ohio native, Madeline earned her B.A. in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College, where her work centered on sustainable home design and regional public transit as tools for environmental resilience. 

Madeline’s Vision Statement: 

Madeline believes in the triple bottom line—people, planet, and profit—and is passionate about building equitable systems where doing well and doing good go hand in hand.

Joshua Sauer

Office Manager

Josh is a dedicated office manager with more than a decade of experience shaping positive client experiences and building smooth, efficient business operations. His career began in customer-facing roles where he discovered a genuine passion for helping people, which naturally evolved into leadership positions in office and operations management.

With over 10 years in customer service, Josh has developed a reputation for reliability, empathy, and excellence. As Office Manager, Josh thrives on creating an organized, collaborative environment where both TEA clients and team feel supported.

Josh holds a BA in Communications and Public Relations from SUNY New Paltz.

Josh is a Hudson Valley native, born and raised in Kingston, New York. He currently lives with his husband and their fur babies in Ulster Park, NY. In his personal time, he likes to go to the beach, visit dog parks with his pup Mambo, upkeep his garden at home, visit new local restaurants, and hike new locations in the Hudson Valley.