James Krakowski is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies that align with clients' individual goals and values. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial objectives through one-on-one communication, enabling tailored solutions across various aspects of wealth management.
With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, James focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He serves a diverse client base, including high-income professionals, doctors, medical practitioners, executives at large-cap tech and private companies, as well as closely-held business owners and real estate investors. His expertise includes coordinating investments, tax planning, and cash needs to preserve wealth and facilitate financial freedom.
James holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned his education at Montclair State University. Outside of work, James enjoys baseball, basketball, chess, football, golfing, running, and spending time with his family, residing in Brielle, New Jersey.