Aleksander Henka is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving institutional clients as a designated Merrill Institutional Consultant. Since beginning his career with Merrill in 2008, he has worked with a range of organizations, including health care institutions, higher education, religious organizations, nonprofits, private foundations, and family offices, providing tailored investment and wealth management strategies aligned with clients' missions and long-term objectives.
His advisory approach emphasizes disciplined portfolio construction, prudent asset allocation, diversification, and thorough due diligence across both traditional and alternative investments. Alek partners closely with boards, trustees, and investment committees to deliver income planning and risk management services, focusing on aligning capital with organizational priorities and fiduciary standards. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, ESG investing, and tax minimization.
Aleksander earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In addition to his professional work, he is involved in community organizations such as Laura's House, Providence Speech and Hearing Center, and Tustin Western Little League. Outside of work, Alek enjoys biking, hunting, and traveling.