Eric Melnick is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since 1997, he has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves as a Senior Vice President. In his role, Eric focuses on asset management, investment planning, estate planning services, and consulting for corporations and their executives, high net worth families, entrepreneurs, private equity and hedge funds, and non-profit organizations. He also provides specialized advice in liquidity, hedging, diversification techniques for concentrated stock, stock option financing, and alternative investments. Eric holds qualifications including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations.
Eric earned a Bachelor of Science with honors from Rider University in 1986 and obtained his Certified Public Accounting License (CPA) in 1987. Although a CPA, he does not provide tax advice in his capacity at Merrill Lynch. Additionally, he holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations and maintains insurance licenses in 13 states. Eric is recognized for his client-centered approach, delivering unbiased, ethical wealth management strategies tailored to his clients' specific needs. He also coordinates alternative investment offerings at the Park Avenue office, which include hedge funds, managed futures, private equity, and annuity products.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Eric’s personal interests include cooking, golfing, skiing, and surfing. His practice areas encompass college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization.