Fenimore Asset Management has hired Carina Trudell as senior operations associate and Jim Haley, CFP®, as senior director, the firm said.
Trudell, a Voorheesville resident, has 25 years of investment industry experience and previously was vice president and head of corporate onboarding and experience at Goldman Sachs Ayco.
“We are very pleased to have Carina on the team,” said Liza Baran, Director of Shareholder Services & Operations. “As Fenimore continues to grow and evolve operationally, Carina will be integral to our strategic vision and adoption of new technologies to better serve investors.”
Haley, who is based in South Carolina, has nearly 30 years of experience and works with individuals, families, nonprofits and institutions. He previously served in management at Dividend Assets Capital.
Founded in 1974, Fenimore manages $5.06 billion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2025, through its Cobleskill and Albany offices.
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North Country Media Network, a multimedia podcast network based in Glens Falls, New York, has launched and is accepting applications for a limited “Founding Member” cohort, the company said.
Founder Ann Donnelly said the network provides studio or mobile recording options and handles production, editing and publishing.
NCMN will accept one participating expert per industry for the cohort, offering category exclusivity, the release said.
Founding Members who commit to a six-month weekly podcast schedule under the Authority Pro package will receive top placement in network listings, preferred monthly pricing and waived start-up fees.
Professionals can inquire by emailing ann@northcountry.media.
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The Saratoga Showcase of Homes will celebrate its 30th anniversary this fall with events scheduled for Oct. 3-4 and Oct. 10-11, according to the Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee.
The four-day tour, held over two weekends, will feature new construction by regional, award-winning builders, the release said.
Proceeds from the 2026 event will benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. Last year, $66,000 was raised for the two organizations, and the Saratoga Builders Association has contributed nearly $1.7 million to local charities through the event.
Builders and sponsors interested in participating can contact Executive Director Barry Potoker at 518.366.0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org. More information is available at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com.
The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. is a professional trade association whose membership includes builders, developers, remodelers, suppliers, subcontractors, financial institutions, architects, engineers, realtors and attorneys in Saratoga County, according to the release.