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John Van Steen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized wealth management strategies that are designed to align with clients’ individual financial goals and the evolving conditions of today’s markets. Leveraging the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management alongside the banking and lending solutions from Bank of America, he addresses the diverse aspects of clients’ financial lives. John brings a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with listening closely to client needs and ensuring every strategy is grounded in an understanding of their objectives. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He holds a High School Diploma from Sleepy Hollow High School, a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from Pace University, as well as an Accredited Certificate from the State University of New York System. John participates in community service in line with Merrill’s tradition of involvement in the communities it serves, dedicating time to volunteering with local organizations. His professional philosophy emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop strategies tailored to pursuing their long-term financial goals.

Edward Hogan is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on developing personalized financial strategies that align with clients' individual goals and adapting to changing market conditions. He provides clients with access to Merrill’s investment insights as well as Bank of America's banking and lending solutions. Edward’s areas of expertise include college education planning, retirement income, personal retirement planning, investment consulting for defined contribution and benefit plans, liquidity management, portfolio management, tax minimization, and managing new wealth for both individuals and corporations. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Edward earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and holds two Master’s Degrees from Indiana University and the University of Michigan. He is active in his community, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. Outside of his professional life, Edward enjoys baseball, basketball, biking, football, golfing, hiking, music, photography, traveling, and watching movies.