Alexander Gornto is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2008 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2015. In his role, he focuses on developing strategies and providing advice tailored to individuals, their families, and businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. His client expertise includes legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning.
Alex holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of South Florida. His approach involves coordinating with clients’ tax and legal advisors to deliver integrated wealth management plans that emphasize risk minimization and capital preservation. Alex and his team serve a clientele that includes physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, retirees, and small business owners.
He lives in Saint Petersburg with his wife, Danielle, and their three children. Outside of work, Alex is active in the community supporting Ronald McDonald House and mentoring area youth through coaching. His personal interests include basketball, golfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.