Dana Locniskar is a Private Wealth Advisor and partner of the Locniskar Pursel Biddinger Nienberg Rochow Private Wealth Management team at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works with business owners, corporate executives, philanthropists, and charitable foundations, providing guidance on complex financial and investment challenges. His multi-generational legacy team focuses on helping client families streamline the complexities of significant wealth, offering continuity and connectivity across life stages and priorities.
Dana's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and managing new wealth. He leads a team designed to nurture each family's long-term legacy through customized advice and guidance aimed at growing, sustaining, and transferring wealth effectively. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from Wayne State University. He also attended the University of Arkansas and holds a High School Diploma from Springdale High School.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Dana serves on the boards of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, City Year Detroit, and Teach for America Detroit. He is also Trustee Emeritus of Detroit Public Television and the Futures Foundation, and a board member of the Beaumont Hospitals Foundation. Dana resides in Birmingham, Michigan, and his personal interests include hiking, scuba diving, and skiing.