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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Stephanie Baszner, CFP®
Advisor
Stephanie Baszner, CFP®
Tony Isola, CFP®
Tony Isola, CFP®
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Daniel Baxter
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Alex Palumbo, CFP®
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Advisor
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Bill Artzerounian
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Lisa Rosenstein, CPA®
Lisa Rosenstein, CPA®
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Adam Niestradt
Adam Niestradt
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Colleen Parker
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Benjamin Packer
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Jonathan Novy
Jonathan Novy
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Cameron Rufus, CFP®
Cameron Rufus, CFP®
Advisor
Cameron Rufus, CFP®
Alex Messer
Alex Messer
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Michelle Katzen, CFP®, CDFA®
Michelle Katzen, CFP®, CDFA®
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Susan Gray
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Callie Cox
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Nick Sapienza, CFP®
Nick Sapienza, CFP®
Advisor
Nick Sapienza, CFP®
John Grayson
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Patricia Hatzfeld
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Kevin Young, CFP®
Kevin Young, CFP®
Sr. Advisor
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Travis Varga
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Angelica Andrews
Angelica Andrews
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Nelson Crane
Nelson Crane
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Nelson Crane
Mindy Giles
Mindy Giles
Client Service Associate
Mindy Giles
Jalen Randolph, CFP®
Jalen Randolph, CFP®
Advisor
Jalen Randolph, CFP®
Nate Jefferson, CFP®
Nate Jefferson, CFP®
Advisor
Nate Jefferson, CFP®
Gisela Warner
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Kris Venne, CFP®
Kris Venne, CFP®
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Jacobi Poesch
Jacobi Poesch
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Kyla Candelaria
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Adam Day, CFP®
Adam Day, CFP®
Advisor
Adam Day, CFP®
Nicole Samoroukova
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Michael Batnick, CFA®
Michael Batnick, CFA®
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Erika Mauro
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Trevor Batt, CFP®
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Advisor
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Lauryn Lafferty
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Lauryn Lafferty
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Alan Brockhaus, CFP®, ChFC®
Advisor
Alan Brockhaus, CFP®, ChFC®
Gary Pulford, CTFA
Gary Pulford, CTFA
Sr. Advisor
Gary Pulford, CTFA
Daniel Parra
Daniel Parra
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Ben Carlson, CFA®
Ben Carlson, CFA®
Director of Institutional Asset Management
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Adam Gock
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Sr. Client Service Associate
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Claire Galante
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William Sweet, CFP®
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Joe Perna, CFA, CFP®
Advisor
Joe Perna, CFA, CFP®
Blake Wohlwend
Blake Wohlwend
Client Service Associate
Blake Wohlwend
Patrick Haley, CFP®
Patrick Haley, CFP®
Sr. Portfolio Manager
Patrick Haley, CFP®
Brianna Pintauro
Brianna Pintauro
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Matt Cerminaro
Matt Cerminaro
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Andrea Diltz
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Andrea Diltz
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Dylan Kluender
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Matthew Papandrea, CFP®
Advisor
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Matt Lohrius, CFP®
Matt Lohrius, CFP®
Advisor
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Dan LaRosa, AIF®, QPFC
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Everett Taylor, CPA®
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Dina Isola
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Advisor
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Tyler Hillyer, CFP®
Tyler Hillyer, CFP®
Advisor
Tyler Hillyer, CFP®
Brian Rosen
Brian Rosen
Sr. Advisor
Brian Rosen
Anna Chaiken
Anna Chaiken
Vice President
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Lisa Paul
Lisa Paul
Client Service Associate
Lisa Paul
Nick Friedman, CFP®
Nick Friedman, CFP®
Sr. Advisor
Nick Friedman, CFP®
Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli
COO
Nick Maggiulli
Duncan Hill
Duncan Hill
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Ross Cohen, CFP®
Ross Cohen, CFP®
Advisor
Ross Cohen, CFP®
Patrick Schwendeman, CFP® ChFC®
Patrick Schwendeman, CFP® ChFC®
Advisor
Patrick Schwendeman, CFP® ChFC®
Taylor Hollis, CFP® CFA®
Taylor Hollis, CFP® CFA®
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Taylor Hollis, CFP® CFA®
Jay Tini
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Jordan D. Hanson, CFP®
Advisor
Jordan D. Hanson, CFP®
Sean Russo
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Eric Zipfel
Eric Zipfel
Advisor
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Benjamin Coulthard, CFP®
Sr. Advisor
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Lauren Spears
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