Danielle Burness is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a career spanning over three decades in the financial services industry. She began her career in 1991 at SunTrust Bank and joined Merrill in 1997. As the founder of The Burness Group, Danielle serves a diverse range of clients including attorneys, business owners, corporate executives, and multi-generational families. Her expertise extends to areas such as corporate retirement benefit plans, college education planning, divorce transition planning, socially responsible investing, and women and wealth.
Danielle holds a bachelor's degree in behavioral and social science from the University of Maryland. She is a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and a Merrill Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), qualifying her among a select group at Merrill to represent corporate retirement plans. Her approach emphasizes personalized service, client collaboration, and alignment with clients' values and aspirations to create tailored wealth management strategies.
Beyond her professional work, Danielle splits her time between Annapolis, Maryland, and Charleston, South Carolina. She is committed to volunteer efforts, supporting and raising awareness for the Charleston Animal Society. Danielle also has interests in health and wellness, classic cars—owning a 1958 Chevy Impala—and enjoys activities such as Pilates, spinning, and running.