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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.

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.

Gregory Lutfy is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry for 29 years and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2013. Greg focuses on managing new wealth, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and retirement income, providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to client goals and timelines. His approach emphasizes risk analysis combined with customized financial planning to address the core needs of wealthy individuals and families. Greg holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. He resides in Milford, PA with his wife and three children. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Greg participates in community volunteer activities. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, hiking, and scuba diving.

Kevin Regan is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2011 and joined the team in 2013. Kevin works with clients to assist with investment and administrative needs, helping them pursue their retirement goals and build strong client relationships. Kevin's professional background includes experience in biodefense research before transitioning to financial services in 2009. His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Kevin graduated from the State University of New York at Albany with a bachelor's degree in computer science and molecular biology, with a minor in finance. He is currently completing an MBA with a concentration in finance. Outside of his professional work, Kevin has interests in adventure sports, baseball, boxing, football, golfing, skydiving, and spending time with his family.