Martial Frindethie

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.

Thomas Rocco is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2010, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities faced by corporate executives and private business owners. Thomas focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies, emphasizing transparent communication and a thorough understanding of his clients’ aspirations and concerns. His approach involves translating complex financial concepts into clear, accessible advice to help clients pursue their goals, whether achieving near-term milestones, sustaining retirement lifestyles, or planning for future generations. Thomas holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, along with credentials such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned master’s degrees from the University of California Berkeley and Columbia University, as well as a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee System. His client focus encompasses areas including divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, retirement income, socially responsible investing, and small business strategies. In addition to his professional work, Thomas contributes to his community by serving as a financial literacy instructor for NORWESCAP. Outside of his advisory practice, he enjoys fishing, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, surfing, tennis, and yoga.

Douglas Sheroff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2016, he has applied his expertise to help clients understand their current financial situation, define their future goals, and develop efficient strategies to achieve those objectives. His approach emphasizes personalized financial planning, designed around the unique needs, aspirations, and priorities of each client and their family. Mr. Sheroff is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional and a qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations, as well as all applicable insurance licenses for the states in which he conducts business. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management from Quinnipiac University School of Business. His areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Active in his community, Douglas participates in the local Chamber of Commerce and is a member of Musconetcong Lodge #42 F&AM in Mt. Olive. He supports the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, which aids active and retired Armed Forces members and their families returning from combat with traumatic brain injuries. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, cooking, golfing, skiing, and traveling.