The SiRiCa Wealth Management Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
449 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(866) 499.8327
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We work collaboratively to help clients prepare for, and transition to, retirement. We are honored to share that we have been ranked: #10 on 2024 Forbes "America's Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth" List Teams (published on November 13, 2024), and #2 on the 2023 and 2024 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” List for New York (published on January 9, 2024). Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.*See disclosures below. 
The SiRiCa Wealth Management Group
Welcome

Welcome to the SiRiCa Wealth Management Group. Our goal is to help you pursue and achieve yours.

Recognition
Todd Silaika
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "America"s Top Wealth Advisors", 2018-2024
(Published in April 2023-2024. Rankings based on data as of June of the preious year. Years pre-dating 2023, published annually Aug - Oct. Rankings based on data as of March - June of current year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2009-2010, 2014, 2016-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "America’s Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth", 2022-2024
(Published annually in November. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2024
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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The SiRiCa Wealth Management Group
Forbes "America's Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth", 2022-2024
(Published annually in November. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2024
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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About Us
Welcome to the SiRiCa Wealth Management Group

"These days, clients are redefining 'retirement.' Often, it means a second career and new challenges--anything but sitting still. The SiRiCa Group can help you use your wealth to support new endeavors."

~ Todd Silaika, CFP®, CPWA® CAIA® ~

Managing Director
Wealth Management Advisor
Portfolio Manager

Thursday, December 12th 2024| 11 am EST
You’re invited to a Virtual Event: “Year-End Market Update” with the SiRiCa Wealth Management Group

At Merrill, we are here to help you make thoughtful decisions. That's why we invite you to join us for this informative presentation. during this educational event, we will:

  • Provide you with timely information that you can consider to make informed decisions
  • Share how Merrill advsiors will strive to elp you pursue your goals

We are finishing our 2024 WebEx series with a year-end market update. No live video feed this time but we will have some charts and graphs to share on your screen. The team will be joined by Luke Roden, Vice President at JP Morgan to re-cap the year, review current conditions and provide insights for the road ahead. Due to content, this session might be a bit longer than our usual sessions so please plan for approximately 45 minutes.

Please take note, we have allocated THREE time slots in hopes that you'll be able to fit this into your schedule.

Please also note: you will need to register for the event via the "CLICK HERE" link below each time slot.

You do not need to enter anything after the disclosures, just click "Register".

You can connect to audio via:

  • Your computer or iPad
  • Entering your phone number in the "Connect to Audio" option and the conference line will call you directly
  • Dialing the conference line information specific to each virtual event below from your phone
  • If asked for a password, it is: Sirica2024#
Thursday, December 12th 2024| 4 pm EST
You’re invited to a Virtual Event: “Year-End Market Update” with the SiRiCa Wealth Management Group

At Merrill, we are here to help you make thoughtful decisions. That's why we invite you to join us for this informative presentation. during this educational event, we will:

  • Provide you with timely information that you can consider to make informed decisions
  • Share how Merrill advsiors will strive to elp you pursue your goals

We are finishing our 2024 WebEx series with a year-end market update. No live video feed this time but we will have some charts and graphs to share on your screen. The team will be joined by Luke Roden, Vice President at JP Morgan to re-cap the year, review current conditions and provide insights for the road ahead. Due to content, this session might be a bit longer than our usual sessions so please plan for approximately 45 minutes.

Please take note, we have allocated THREE time slots in hopes that you'll be able to fit this into your schedule. Please also note: you will need to register for the event via the "CLICK HERE" link below each time slot.

You do not need to enter anything after the disclosures, just click "Register".

You can connect to audio via:

  • Your computer or iPad
  • Entering your phone number in the "Connect to Audio" option and the conference line will call you directly
  • Dialing the conference line information specific to each virtual event below from your phone
  • If asked for a password, it is: Sirica2024#
Friday, December 13th 2024| 12 pm EST
You’re invited to a Virtual Event: “Year-End Market Update” with the SiRiCa Wealth Management Group

At Merrill, we are here to help you make thoughtful decisions. That's why we invite you to join us for this informative presentation. during this educational event, we will:

  • Provide you with timely information that you can consider to make informed decisions
  • Share how Merrill advsiors will strive to elp you pursue your goals

We are finishing our 2024 WebEx series with a year-end market update. No live video feed this time but we will have some charts and graphs to share on your screen. The team will be joined by Luke Roden, Vice President at JP Morgan to re-cap the year, review current conditions and provide insights for the road ahead. Due to content, this session might be a bit longer than our usual sessions so please plan for approximately 45 minutes.

Please take note, we have allocated THREE time slots in hopes that you'll be able to fit this into your schedule. Please also note: you will need to register for the event via the "CLICK HERE" link below each time slot.

You do not need to enter anything after the disclosures, just click "Register".

You can connect to audio via:

  • Your computer or iPad
  • Entering your phone number in the "Connect to Audio" option and the conference line will call you directly
  • Dialing the conference line information specific to each virtual event below from your phone
  • If asked for a password, it is: Sirica2024#
Meet Our Team
Todd Silaika,

CAIA®, CFP®, CPWA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
518.373.7448
Erick Richardson,

CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
518.373.7447
Scott Calhoun,

CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
518.373.7443
Lee Wilson,

CRPC™

Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
518.373.7451
James Coker,

CFP®, CIMA®

Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
518.373.7444
James Gallagher,

CRPC™

Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
716.849.2040
Carol Borgia
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
518.373.7442
Cory A Teleisha
Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
518.373.7449
Susan M Martuscello
Wealth Management Client Associate
518.373.7446
Deborah Corbari,

AAMS™

Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
518.373.7452
VICTORIA SILAIKA,

AAMS™

Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
518.373.7453
Nuala E Blanchard,

CRPC™

Vice President, Senior Business Manager
518.373.7441
Shireen Kafiluddi,

CRPC™

Wealth Planner
518.373.7450
Michael Dierolf,

AAMS™, CRPC™

Wealth Management Specialist
518.373.7456
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Timothy Thomas
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #480782
Russell Du Pont
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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