Advisor at Merrill
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Joseph Mariani serves as Senior Resident Director and Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in capital preservation and growth strategies, including wealth management services, asset allocation, investment selection, options and hedging, income tax minimization, and asset management utilizing global top managers. His client focus areas encompass divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies.
Mr. Mariani graduated from Providence College in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. Following his education, he embarked on a career as a Naval Aviator, flying two different carrier-based aircraft before transitioning to wealth management. In 2007, he earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. He also holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Mr. Mariani has been recognized by Forbes in their "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in multiple years and as a member of the McBride Mariani Group on the "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Joseph Mariani resides in Waterford, Connecticut with his wife and two sons. He is a member of the VFW and American Legion and contributes to his community through involvement with Waterford American Legion Baseball and serving on the Mitchell College Board of Trustees. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, and skiing.
Bank Of America, N.a.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
2000 - Present (26 years)
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