Hovsep Balmanoukian is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He supports professionals, executives, business owners, and families in navigating complex financial challenges such as tax efficiency, managing concentrated equity positions, and long-term legacy planning. He partners with clients to build tailored strategies that balance growth, protection, and wealth transfer aligned with their goals and values.
Hovsep's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Al-Kalamoon University, a Master's degree in Political Science from Yerevan State University, and an MBA in Finance from Bentley University. He holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). He speaks Arabic, Armenian, Turkish, and English.
Born in Aleppo, Syria, Hovsep has lived in Armenia and currently resides in the Boston area. He is married to Nayri Sahagian Balmanoukian. Outside of work, he is involved with the Armenian General Benevolent Union and the Armenian Youth Association. His personal interests include cooking, reading, running, swimming, and spending time with his family.