Ken Fukushima

Adam Ihasz is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor based in Manchester, Vermont. He has over 30 years of experience in finance, starting his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Forest Hills, New York. Adam’s professional background includes roles as an Investment Advisor, Institutional Trader, Portfolio Manager, and Chairman and CEO of his family-run investment advisory business. His expertise spans asset management, institutional sales trading, and alternative asset management focused on selecting disciplined hedge fund strategies uncorrelated to underlying markets. Throughout his career, Adam has worked with a range of clients, including some of the largest hedge funds, providing trading ideas and strategies centered on technical analysis, event-driven opportunities, and special situations. He holds several FINRA registrations, including Series 7, 24, 31, 53, 55, and 65, as well as the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation. Adam's education includes coursework at Long Island University. Adam lives in Danby, Vermont, with his wife Ronda and their two daughters. He maintains a fitness-oriented lifestyle and has competed in amateur bodybuilding competitions. He is also actively involved in the local community, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service. His client focus areas include family wealth management, retirement planning, college education planning, and socially responsible investing.