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Elana Gofman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in creating tailored, risk-managed investment strategies that align with clients’ personal preferences and market conditions. Elana focuses on various areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Elana began her career with roles at Morgan Stanley and Alliance Bernstein before joining Merrill Lynch in 2015. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and has earned several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Elana emphasizes a collaborative approach with clients and their families, focusing on defining unique priorities and goals to develop comprehensive financial plans reviewed regularly. Outside of her professional work, Elana resides on Long Island with her husband and four children. Her personal interests include cooking, dancing, reading, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with family. She is also active in volunteering and fundraising for various charities.

Anthony Stramiello is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles at Fidelity since 2021, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate to Financial Representative, then Investment Consultant, and currently serving as a Financial Consultant since 2024. In his role, Anthony focuses on understanding his clients' priorities and collaborates with them to develop practical, long-term financial strategies tailored to their individual goals. He is committed to building relationships based on trust, transparency, and a shared dedication to clients' financial well-being. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests in cars, cooking and baking, family activities, golf, movies, and music.

Kieran Kreider is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management solutions. He works closely with clients to understand their personal priorities and financial goals, creating customized financial roadmaps. His focus spans areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Kieran holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Hofstra University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He is registered with FINRA through Series 7 and 66 licenses and holds a Life, Accident & Health insurance license in Pennsylvania. Kieran’s approach emphasizes a disciplined and personalized financial plan supported by resources from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, including institutional research, trust and fiduciary services, and banking solutions. Outside of his professional role, Kieran lives in South Jersey with his wife Jennifer and their dog Bailee. He maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys boating, fishing, golfing, pickleball, and surfing, often spending time at the Jersey Shore. His balanced approach fosters strong relationships and reflects a commitment to personal development and genuine empathy in client interactions.

Scott Kendrick is the Senior Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Middletown, NY. He co-founded and serves as managing partner of The Kendrick-Collesano Wealth Management Group and has been with Merrill since 1999. In his role, Scott leads a team of professionals and acts as the national liaison between Resident Directors and Merrill’s senior management. Scott’s expertise encompasses comprehensive wealth management services, including retirement planning, asset and risk management, tax minimization strategies, wealth transfer, private banking, and complex lending strategies. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning and holds multiple FINRA licenses, including Series 7, 66, 31, 9, and 10, as well as Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses. His work has been recognized by Forbes, naming him to their “Best in State Wealth Advisors” list from 2022 through 2024, and his team was featured on the 2024 "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Before joining Merrill, Scott was selected in the 7th round of the 1993 MLB amateur draft by the Chicago Cubs. He holds a bachelor's degree in business and economics with a minor in marketing and finance from SUNY Oneonta. Scott serves as Vice Chairman of the Garnet Health Foundation and resides in Sugarloaf, NY with his wife, two daughters, and their Shih Tzu. In his free time, he enjoys family activities, golf, yard work, snowmobiling, and spending time with friends.

Grace Lutfy is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Grace earned her Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System. Her role involves providing investment advice and wealth management services to clients.