Sharon Oberlander

Sharon Oberlander is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides goals-based wealth management services focused on retirement accumulation and income planning, philanthropic and legacy goal execution, and wealth-based risk management. Sharon is a member of the Oberlander Timmerwilke Group, where she helps clients prioritize objectives with a disciplined, transparent approach tailored to support their lifestyles, retirement income needs, and legacy aspirations.

Sharon holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Manitoba and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is bilingual in French and English. Her expertise encompasses areas such as family wealth management strategies, socially responsible investing, and corporate executive services. She also participates on the team’s investment committee and leads client education initiatives to engage clients on key financial and investment topics.

Outside of her professional role, Sharon is involved in multiple community and cultural organizations. She serves on the boards of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Digestive Health Foundation, co-chairs the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago’s ENACT Committee, and is a member of the International Women’s Forum. Additionally, she supports Women’s Leadership as a sponsor for the Executives’ Club of Chicago and mentors young professionals at Merrill. Sharon lives in Chicago with her husband and has two adult children.