Claire Galante

Executive Assistant

How I Arrived at Ritholtz

“After graduating from Hofstra University in May 2025, I was on the hunt for a job in the marketing and business field. Right after graduation, I was introduced to RWM and began the interviewing process, falling in love with the company’s philosophy and culture. Everyone I have met has made me feel welcomed and appreciated despite joining right out of college, with my only experience being internships.”

Favorite Part Of The Job

“I would say getting to work with multiple departments every day. I love that I’m constantly learning new things and supporting different teams. It keeps work interesting and makes me feel connected to everyone here. I really enjoy being the person people can count on to help make the office a positive place to be.”

When I'm Not Working

“When I’m not working, you’ll probably find me out on the golf course, curled up with a pile of good books, or planning my next adventure somewhere in the world. I love staying active, learning new things, seeing places I’ve never been, and gaining fresh perspectives.”

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GUIDING YOUR FUTURE

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Brianna Pintauro
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Blair duQuesnay, CFP® CFA®
Blair duQuesnay, CFP® CFA®
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Patrick Haley, CFP®
Patrick Haley, CFP®
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Trevor Batt, CFP®
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Duncan Hill
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Ben Carlson, CFA®
Ben Carlson, CFA®
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Kevin Young, CFP®
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Matt Cerminaro
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Matthew Papandrea, CFP®
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Lauryn Lafferty
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Sr. Client Service Associate
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Nick Sapienza, CFP®
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Advisor
Nick Sapienza, CFP®
Sean Russo
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Research Associate
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Angelica Andrews
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Paraplanner
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Brian Rosen
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Daniel Baxter
Daniel Baxter
Client Service Associate – Tax
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Lauren Spears
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Client Service Associate
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Travis Varga
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Adam Gock
Adam Gock
Client Service Associate
Adam Gock
Anna Chaiken
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Vice President
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Catalina Castillo
Catalina Castillo
Compliance Analyst
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Susan Gray
Susan Gray
Sr. Client Service Associate
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Alan Brockhaus, CFP®, ChFC®
Alan Brockhaus, CFP®, ChFC®
Advisor
Alan Brockhaus, CFP®, ChFC®
Stephanie Baszner, CFP®
Stephanie Baszner, CFP®
Advisor
Stephanie Baszner, CFP®
Jalen Randolph, CFP®
Jalen Randolph, CFP®
Advisor
Jalen Randolph, CFP®
Patricia Hatzfeld
Patricia Hatzfeld
Chief Compliance Officer
Patricia Hatzfeld
Dina Isola
Dina Isola
Advisor
Dina Isola
Adam Day, CFP®
Adam Day, CFP®
Advisor
Adam Day, CFP®
Kyla Candelaria
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Client Service Associate – Corp. Retirement
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Blake Wohlwend
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Client Service Associate
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Claire Galante
Claire Galante
Executive Assistant
Claire Galante
Eric Zipfel
Eric Zipfel
Advisor
Eric Zipfel
Gisela Warner
Gisela Warner
Director of Operations
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Erika Mauro
Erika Mauro
Director of Client Service – Family Office
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Mindy Giles
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Client Service Associate
Mindy Giles
Nelson Crane
Nelson Crane
Trading Research Associate
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Michelle Katzen, CFP®, CDFA®
Michelle Katzen, CFP®, CDFA®
Sr. Advisor
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Ian Cully, CFP® CFA®
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Advisor
Ian Cully, CFP® CFA®
Tyler Hillyer, CFP®
Tyler Hillyer, CFP®
Advisor
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Dylan Kluender
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Sr. Trader
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Taylor Hollis, CFP® CFA®
Taylor Hollis, CFP® CFA®
Director of Family Office Services
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Joey  Fishman
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Sr. Advisor
Joey Fishman
Benjamin Packer
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Client Service Associate
Benjamin Packer
Dominic Bova, CFP®
Dominic Bova, CFP®
Tax Planner
Dominic Bova, CFP®
Paul Zodtner, CRPC®, RICP®
Paul Zodtner, CRPC®, RICP®
Sr. Advisor
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Josh Brown
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CEO
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Patrick Schwendeman, CFP® ChFC®
Patrick Schwendeman, CFP® ChFC®
Advisor
Patrick Schwendeman, CFP® ChFC®
Daniel Parra
Daniel Parra
Creative Media Editor
Daniel Parra
John Grayson
John Grayson
Sr. Creative Media Producer
John Grayson
Barry Ritholtz
Barry Ritholtz
Chairman & Chief Investment Officer
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Alex Messer
Alex Messer
Trader
Alex Messer
Tony Isola, CFP®
Tony Isola, CFP®
Advisor
Tony Isola, CFP®
Jonathan Novy
Jonathan Novy
Sr. Advisor
Jonathan Novy
Ross Cohen, CFP®
Ross Cohen, CFP®
Advisor
Ross Cohen, CFP®
Lisa Rosenstein, CPA®
Lisa Rosenstein, CPA®
Tax Planner
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Alex Palumbo, CFP®
Alex Palumbo, CFP®
Sr. Advisor
Alex Palumbo, CFP®
Nate Jefferson, CFP®
Nate Jefferson, CFP®
Paraplanner
Nate Jefferson, CFP®
Jay Tini
Jay Tini
President
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Colleen Parker
Colleen Parker
Director of Client Service
Colleen Parker
Dan LaRosa, AIF®, QPFC
Dan LaRosa, AIF®, QPFC
Sr. Advisor & Director of Corp. Retirement
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Jordan D. Hanson, CFP®
Jordan D. Hanson, CFP®
Advisor
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Matt Lohrius, CFP®
Matt Lohrius, CFP®
Advisor
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Nicole Samoroukova
Nicole Samoroukova
Media Producer & Head of Audience Development
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Kris Venne, CFP®
Kris Venne, CFP®
Managing Partner
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Lisa Paul
Lisa Paul
Client Service Associate
Lisa Paul
Bill Artzerounian
Bill Artzerounian
Director of Tax Services
Bill Artzerounian
Gary Pulford, CTFA
Gary Pulford, CTFA
Sr. Advisor
Gary Pulford, CTFA
Callie Cox
Callie Cox
Chief Market Strategist
Callie Cox
Andrea Diltz
Andrea Diltz
Client Service Associate
Andrea Diltz
William Sweet, CFP®
William Sweet, CFP®
Chief Financial Officer
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Nick Friedman, CFP®
Nick Friedman, CFP®
Sr. Advisor
Nick Friedman, CFP®
Michael Batnick, CFA®
Michael Batnick, CFA®
Managing Partner
Michael Batnick, CFA®
Benjamin Coulthard, CFP®
Benjamin Coulthard, CFP®
Advisor
Benjamin Coulthard, CFP®
Cameron Rufus, CFP®
Cameron Rufus, CFP®
Advisor
Cameron Rufus, CFP®
Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli
COO
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