Andrew Pleat is a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. Andrew is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, holding this certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., along with designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
Andrew’s expertise encompasses a range of client focus areas, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, special needs planning, liquidity management, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. His approach is consultative and objective, emphasizing a collaborative wealth planning process aimed at helping clients develop realistic, personalized financial strategies to meet their short- and long-term goals. He is committed to providing attentive, tailored service and sound financial guidance that evolves as client priorities change over time.
Andrew holds a Master's Degree from Union College and a Bachelor's Degree from Siena College. Outside of his professional role, he is engaged in the community as a coach for the Capital Region Reign 16U Elite team. His personal interests include biking, golfing, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.