Our Team

Manny Ruiz is a nationally recognized voice in wealth management and the Co-Founder of Compass Private Wealth. A veteran of the financial services industry, Manny is a former Vice President at Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan, where he managed complex portfolios during some of the most volatile periods in market history.

He established Compass Private Wealth to provide high-net-worth individuals and corporate executives with the same caliber of risk management and strategic depth typically reserved for institutional clients.

Manny is an "advisor to the advisors." He is a sought-after speaker at major industry forums, including the National CFP® Conference, and the author of "Why Not Me." His expertise lies in architecting sophisticated solutions for concentrated equity, executive compensation, and multigenerational wealth transfer. He doesn't just manage assets; he engineers financial clarity.

Beyond the Boardroom 

While Manny operates with the precision of a Wall Street veteran, his "Why" is rooted closer to home. A proud "Girl Dad" and dedicated husband, Manny understands that the ultimate goal of wealth is to protect the people who matter most.

He lives in Clinton Township, NJ, with his wife Paola, their daughter Brooke, and their boxer, Miles. When he isn’t analyzing markets, you will find him cheering loudly on the sidelines of Brooke’s lacrosse games, snowboarding, or playing live music with his trusted Gibson Les Paul where he brings the same passion to his family that he brings to his firm.

Manny is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) professional. 
 

Will Ciccone’s interest to originally pursue and study finance was rooted in an unconventional foundation: a passion for meteorology. Early on, he recognized the striking parallels between atmospheric modeling and the markets - both are complex, dynamic systems where success depends on the ability to filter noise and identify meaningful drivers. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience at Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan, Will founded Compass Private Wealth to provide a more intentional, focused approach to wealth management.

Will operates on a core conviction that differs from the industry standard: he believes wealth is created through concentration, not dilution. While many firms lean into the safety of overdiversification, Will champions a focused investment strategy designed to mitigate the risks of "closet indexing" and generic portfolio construction.

As a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) - an elite designation earned through the Yale School of Management - Will specializes in the intricate needs of high-net-worth individuals. He is a staunch proponent of guiding clients through the high-impact variables that truly determine a plan’s success: rigorous assumptions on cash flows, realistic investment returns, and the critical element of time. His expertise spans the full spectrum of sophisticated wealth planning, including executive compensation strategies, tax optimization, and comprehensive estate planning.

Away from the office, Will remains a student of the elements, pursuing meteorology as a lifelong hobby. A lifelong resident New Jersey, he enjoys golfing and skiing, taking full advantage of the seasons with his family. Will lives in Randolph with his wife, Sarah, and their two daughters, Chloe and Olivia. Their household is kept lively by their two dogs, Beau and Rush.

Will is CERTIIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR®. 
 

Dorota Pietryka is a Wealth Advisor and Chief Operating Officer at Compass Private Wealth, bringing 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Before joining Compass, she served as an Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch. She is known for her disciplined approach, clear communication, and commitment to helping clients make confident financial decisions. Dorota is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® and holds a finance degree from Baruch College, CUNY. 

For Dorota, financial planning is personal. She takes the time to understand her clients’ aspirations and the life they want to build, guiding them thoughtfully and with genuine care. 

Family is at the center of Dorota’s life. She lives in Colonia, NJ with her husband, Radoslaw, and their two sons, David and Jacob. She loves traveling, camping, and creating meaningful experiences together. Outside of family time, Dorota enjoys live performances—especially musicals—and RENT remains her favorite show on Broadway. She also loves reading and speaks Polish fluently after living in Poland for 11 years. 

Warm, grounded, and client focused, Dorota strives to make every person she works with feel understood, supported, and confident in their financial future.

CRPC® is a professional designation focused on helping clients plan and manage their retirement with clarity and confidence.