Donna Di Ianni

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Aspen, CO 81611

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

42 years

About

Donna Di Ianni is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been a financial advisor since 1983, founding Di Ianni & Associates and advising high-net-worth individuals, families, endowments, and private family foundations. Donna began her career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where she worked for 17 years before relocating to Aspen, Colorado in 2000 to open the Aspen Merrill branch.

Donna holds a Bachelor's degree from Susquehanna University and a Master's degree from The Pennsylvania State University. She has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her community involvement includes serving on the boards of nonprofit organizations such as Jazz Aspen Snowmass, where she is currently on the Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the National Council. She has also held past board positions with the Aspen Music Festival and School and Schools Need Active Parents (SNAP). Donna resides in Aspen, Colorado.

Expertise

Wealth management

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2011 - Present (15 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

1983 - Present (43 years)

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