Patrick Ousterout

Armond George serves as Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing a long-standing commitment to supporting clients in building and preserving their financial well-being. Since joining Merrill in 1984, he has developed a disciplined approach to tailored investment, retirement, tax minimization, and estate planning strategies, focusing on risk management and personalized client goals. Armond works alongside his wife and colleague, Mary Beth, as part of The George Group, serving physicians, small business owners, and families both in the Binghamton area and nationwide. Armond holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional practice emphasizes close, transparent relationships with clients, engaging both spouses in financial decisions and prioritizing clear communication to simplify clients’ financial lives. Beyond his professional role, Armond contributes to his community as a board member of the Syracuse Diocese Lourdes Foundation and volunteers with local youth sports organizations including Endicott Little League and Endicott Youth Football. In his personal time, Armond enjoys playing chess, golfing, reading, and tennis. He lives in Endicott, New York with Mary Beth. Their children, Alexis and David, are also connected to the financial industry, with Alexis working as a Financial Advisor on their team and David employed as an analyst at Bank of America Private Bank in Manhattan.