Abelardo Riera
Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
New York, NY 10019
Credentials
Series 63
Industry experience
31 years
Abelardo Riera is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family and international wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and portfolio management services. He has more than 30 years of experience in serving individuals and business entities, including four generations of client families residing in the U.S. and overseas. Abelardo focuses on understanding clients’ priorities to create integrated financial strategies that encompass risk-managed investing, estate, and succession planning.
Abelardo holds a Master’s Degree from Hult International Business School and a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad Catolica Andres Bello in Caracas, Venezuela. He has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His expertise includes building custom investment strategies and managing portfolios with the ability to execute discretionary investment decisions. Abelardo was ranked in the Financial Times “400 Top Financial Advisers” list in 2013.
Fluent in Spanish and English, Abelardo resides in Greenwich, Connecticut with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys family time, biking, and skiing. He remains engaged with the community through involvement with organizations such as the Arch Street Teen Center and Cycle for Survival, and serves on the Board of Horizons at Brunswick School and the Boston College Parent Leadership Council.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
75 Rockefeller Plz
New York, NY 10019
Connecticut · New York · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
1994 - Present (32 years)
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through — whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.
Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly — so you can choose with confidence.
Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.
By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")