Bryan Simon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a comprehensive background in accounting and finance to his role, supported by advanced degrees from Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelor's in Accounting, a Bachelor's in Finance, and a Master's Degree in Accounting. Bryan began his career at Ernst & Young in Philadelphia, specializing in auditing wealth and asset management companies. He later worked at Credit Suisse in New York City as an equity research and sales associate within the HOLT team. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Although he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Bryan no longer practices in this capacity.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Dutch, Bryan leverages his multilingual abilities to connect with diverse clients and provide financial advising with a global perspective. His expertise spans areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and investment strategies. Bryan focuses on building and preserving wealth, particularly for business owners and families focused on legacy through tailored transition and estate planning strategies.
Outside of his professional commitments, Bryan participates in community organizations including United Way Broward, United Way Miami, and has volunteered for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (VITA) program in 2016 and 2017. His personal interests include basketball, biking, dancing, hiking, reading, scuba diving, skiing, and traveling.