A Vermont native, Caralee Kennedy is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch and an advocate for financial literacy. She holds degrees in business, marketing, and finance and is passionate about empowering individuals of all backgrounds with the tools needed to achieve their goals. Caralee also leads CommUNITY, a local organization focused on cultural diversity and equity work, and serves as secretary for the Rutland Area NAACP. She resides in West Pawlet with her husband, Seth, and their blended family of five children.