Christopher Russo
Advisor at Merrill
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About
Christopher Russo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies that address clients' individual goals and adapt to evolving market conditions. Christopher offers expertise in areas including college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from DePaul University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is engaged in community volunteer activities, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of local involvement. Outside of his professional work, Christopher has interests in baseball, basketball, chess, football, music, softball, and traveling.
Client services
Based on Merrill
Portfolio management
Pension consulting
Selection of other advisers
Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d
Expertise
Wealth management
Retirement income strategy
General retirement planning
College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
Tax-loss harvesting
Location
10 N Martingale Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Most active in
Christopher R has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Illinois · Texas
Work history
Bank Of America, N.a.
2013 - Present (13 years)
Merrill
2012 - Present (14 years)
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