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The SiRiCa Wealth Management Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
449 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(866) 499.8327
(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 #1 in New York State (High Net Worth) on the 2025 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Published on January 9, 2025. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2024.* and #10 on 2024 Forbes "America's Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth" List Teams (published on November 13, 2024)
*2025 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Opinions provided by SHOOK* Research, LLC and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due-diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, compliance records, firm nominations, assets under management and Firm-generated revenue (investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerance vary). SHOOK's rankings are available for client evaluation only, are not indicative of future performance and do not represent any one client's experience and available for investor help in evaluating the right financial advisor and not an endorsement of the advisor. Compensation was not received from anyone for the rankings study. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Details available at the SHOOK Research website. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.
We work collaboratively to help clients prepare for, and transition to, retirement.
We are honored to share that we have been ranked #1 in New York State (High Net Worth) on the 2025 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Published on January 9, 2025. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2024.* and #10 on 2024 Forbes "America's Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth" List Teams (published on November 13, 2024)
*2025 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Opinions provided by SHOOK* Research, LLC and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due-diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, compliance records, firm nominations, assets under management and Firm-generated revenue (investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerance vary). SHOOK's rankings are available for client evaluation only, are not indicative of future performance and do not represent any one client's experience and available for investor help in evaluating the right financial advisor and not an endorsement of the advisor. Compensation was not received from anyone for the rankings study. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Details available at the SHOOK Research website. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.
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.)
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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", 2023-2025
(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", 2023-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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
Meet Our Team
Todd Silaika,
CAIA®, CFP®, CPWA®
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
518.373.7448
518.373.7448
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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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Accredited Asset Management Specialist™, AAMS™, and the AAMS™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
AAMS™ and Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ are registered service marks, and CRPC® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ are registered service marks of the College for Financial Planning.