Christopher White

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Carson City, NV 89705

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

7 years

About

Christopher White is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1992 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008, where he is a partner in RGRWT & Associates. His work focuses on helping high-net-worth individuals and their families build, preserve, and maintain wealth across generations through personalized and integrated financial strategies.

Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY College at Brockport and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning. His expertise includes areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and portfolio management services.

In addition to his professional work, Christopher has served in leadership roles on boards for several local nonprofit organizations, including the YMCA, United Memorial Medical Center, Leadership Genesee, and United Way. He lives in Batavia, New York, with his wife and has two grown daughters.

Client services

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2022 - Present (4 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2015 - Present (11 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 65, Series 66

Gardnerville, NV

Fidelity

Jonathan Pollack is a Financial Consultant currently serving clients at Fidelity. He has held several roles within Fidelity Investments since 2023, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC from 2022 to 2023. His professional background is complemented by his service as a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, which has contributed to his strategic approach to financial planning. Jonathan holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. Born and raised in Northern Nevada, Jonathan is committed to serving his community. His personal interests include family activities, fitness, football, military service, pets, and volunteering.

Military & Veterans

Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

Incline Village, NV

Merrill

Scott Macdonald is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the founder of the Special Needs Team. He has focused his career on addressing the financial needs of disabled, special-needs, and elderly individuals, providing wealth planning and investment management for Special Needs Trusts and other court-supervised trusts. Scott and his team collaborate closely with attorneys, caregivers, trustees, fiduciaries, benefits counselors, and other professionals to anticipate and address the near- and long-term needs of their clients. With over thirty years of experience, Scott applies extensive knowledge of the Uniform Prudent Investment Act, various state Probate Codes, and National Guardianship Standards. He uses sophisticated modeling tools and analytics to discern and address cash-flow requirements and quality-of-life parameters for special-needs populations. His approach is collaborative and centered on the well-being of each client. Scott earned his bachelor's degree from the California State University system and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for multiple years, including 2020 through 2025. Scott is actively involved in professional and community organizations such as the Rotary Club of Tahoe Incline, Society for disAbilities, and the Tahoe Fire Helicopter Project. He enjoys boating, fishing, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Planning for children with special needs Elder care planning General estate planning guidance Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Inheritance planning

Ralph A

Series 66

Incline Village, NV

Merrill

Ralph Agostini is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who works primarily with small business owners and entrepreneurs. He focuses on helping clients preserve and grow retirement savings, manage personal and business assets, and establish strong succession plans to ensure financial independence and a secure retirement. His approach begins with a realistic assessment of each client's unique situation, taking into account their life, business, and family circumstances to develop a tailored financial roadmap. Ralph holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from The City College of New York and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Beyond his professional work, he is a member of the League To Save Lake Tahoe and supports community organizations including the ASPCA and Keep Tahoe Blue. In his personal time, Ralph enjoys antiquing, various sports, hiking, music, reading, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner

Stuart S

ChFC®, Series 66

Minden, NV

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Retirement withdrawal strategies Wealth management

Alexander T

Series 66

Carson City, NV

Edward Jones

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance

Dayna P

Series 66

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Merrill

Dayna Picetti serves as a Wealth Management Advisor. In this role, she focuses on helping clients develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies tailored to their individual goals. Her work involves understanding both short-term and long-term objectives to provide appropriate advice for families, individuals, and business owners. While specific details about her education and credentials are not provided, Dayna operates within the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management framework, which emphasizes long-term investment approaches based on clients’ needs, goals, and risk tolerance. The team approach values hands-on financial guidance aimed at making clients’ financial aspirations achievable through disciplined investment processes. No information regarding personal interests or community involvement is available for inclusion.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning Women Professionals Women's Finance Parents Intergenerational Families
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