Alexander Christopher is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of in-house specialists from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America Private Bank who collaborate to develop solutions across multiple areas including Investment Management, Lending, Trust and Estate Planning Services, Alternative Investments, and Philanthropy. Alex works with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy strategies. His client focus includes entrepreneurs, financial executives, real estate investors, and individuals requiring expertise in executive compensation, equity compensation, liquidity management, managing new wealth, small business strategies, and tax minimization.
Before entering financial services, Alex worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in Darien, Connecticut. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Alex is a member of the professional organization Tau Kappa Epsilon and is involved with the Young Mortgage Bankers Association (YMBA).
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Alex's personal interests include basketball, biking, golfing, hiking, music, reading, tennis, and traveling. He emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' life priorities to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their short- and long-term goals with confidence.