Anthony Di Gennaro

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.

Alex West is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2024. Alex has been part of the financial services industry for nine years, having previously worked as an Investments Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Prior to that, Alex served as a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC from 2021 to 2022, and as a Private Client Banker at the same firm from 2016 to 2021. Alex works closely with individuals and families to understand their unique circumstances and financial goals, helping them navigate complex financial decisions through collaboration. Alex's approach integrates experience, education, and empathy to build meaningful client partnerships and develop plans that align with clients' values and aspirations. Outside of work, Alex's interests include comedy, fitness, football, social events with friends, pets, and traveling.

James Dunn is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity for 25 years, during which time he has held various roles including Vice President-Senior Account Executive, Financial Representative III and II, Retirement Investment Specialist, Senior Retirement Service Specialist, and Retirement Services Specialist. James focuses on wealth planning and assisting clients in pursuing their financial goals. He holds a California Insurance License. His career at Fidelity has provided him with extensive experience in financial consulting and retirement services. Outside of his professional work, James enjoys fishing, gardening, golf, outdoor adventures, spending time with pets, and reading.

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.