Jack De Stefano is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange working with Raymond C. Forbes before joining Merrill in 2011. During his tenure, he also mentored and taught new advisors in the firm's training program for over four years.
Jack specializes in a goals-based wealth planning approach, focusing on each client's unique situations and ambitions. He works with clients to define their financial objectives and formulates customized investment strategies to meet specific needs while helping clients navigate changing market conditions. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income.
He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). Jack earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Business Economics from Rutgers University. He resides in Colts Neck, New Jersey with his wife Eva and their two children. Outside of his professional work, Jack enjoys golfing, traveling, scuba diving, and spending time with his family.