"My team is your team."

I’ve assembled a distinguished group of financial professionals to provide independent and quality advice. Each member of your team is available to you whenever you reach out and committed to meeting your needs, whatever they may be. 

– Lyle Weintraub

Monica Pyryt | CFP®

Financial Advisor

Monica has been in the financial services industry since 2011. She is responsible for assisting financial advisors in financial planning and investments services, as well as client relationship management.

Monica graduated from Montclair State University with a BS in Business and most recently, attained her CFP® through the NYU School of Professional Studies in order to further her passion for holistic planning. She currently holds her Series 7 through LPL Financial, Series 66 through Bleakley Financial Group and has her Life & Health Insurance license.

Monica lives in Clifton with her husband Jose and their 3 children: Lianna, Julian, and Michaela. When she is not on the soccer field with her children, she enjoys volunteering and cooking.

Stephen Kuhn

Director of Investment Research

Stephen Kuhn has served as the Director of Investment Research for Bleakley Financial Group since 2002. Prior to joining the firm, he spent three years working with Alliance Bernstein Research and Management as a liaison between investment advisors and portfolio managers. He also worked as a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from West Chester University.

Stephen Kuhn is solely an investment advisor representative of Bleakley Financial Group, LLC, a registered investment adviser and not affiliated with LPL Financial.

Elaine Doud

Client Service Associate

Elaine is passionate about helping clients and has over ten years of experience in client-facing roles across the finance, insurance, and banking industries. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern University in Pennsylvania. Outside of work, Elaine enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Efrain, and their one-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ernie. Her favorite hobbies include reading and listening to music.

Alicia Vignola

Director of Operations

Alicia joins Lyle’s team as Director of Operations, bringing over a decade of experience in financial services. She has developed a comprehensive and versatile skill set that encompasses high-end client services, operations management, reporting and analysis, process improvement, and team leadership. Alicia is passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality and service, while also enthusiastically building lasting relationships. She has achieved a Bachelors in both art history and liberal arts.

Prior to joining Bleakley, Alicia worked as the Head of Operations at a NYC boutique wealth management/RIA firm that served high-net-worth individuals and families, heading up their Operations, HR and Business Departments. Alicia lives in Westchester, NY with her family and enjoys spending her time traveling, playing sports and being active.

Marissa Salese

Senior Client Service Associate

Marissa joined Lyle’s team as a Senior Client Service Associate in 2022 and has been in the financial services industry since 2016. She is dedicated to providing clients with the utmost client service experience. Prior to joining Bleakley, Marissa played an integral role at a financial firm servicing their NJ/NY territory.

Marissa earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Montclair State University, graduating cum laude. During her free time, Marissa enjoys yoga, running and spending time with her family and friends.

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