Hector Laffitte serves as the Senior Resident Director of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management’s Puerto Rico branch office, part of the Miami, Naples & Island Market. In this role, he focuses on building and maintaining strong client relationships through consistent, proactive communication. He also facilitates collaboration with specialists across the firm to address complex financial situations and supports business development and strategic direction for the branch.
Hector began his financial services career in 1987 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006. Since 2007, he has brought decades of experience working with physicians, entrepreneurs, and business owners, offering customized wealth management strategies tailored to the needs of clients, their families, and their businesses. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in economics from Sacred Heart University. Hector also pursued further business and finance studies at the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez.
A resident of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Hector lives with his wife. Away from the office, he enjoys growing coffee, serving as a barista, and surfing. He is committed to community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Hector upholds a philosophy of developing personalized financial strategies through one-on-one collaboration aimed at helping clients pursue their long-term goals.