John Calarco is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2013. He brings over 25 years of financial industry experience, including roles as Vice President at ING Capital LLC and Principal at AB Capital Management LLC. John has expertise in asset management, investment strategy, and wealth management, serving a diverse clientele that includes corporate executives, business owners, retirees, and entrepreneurs.
John holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York at Albany Business School. His professional practice covers investment management, retirement planning, small business strategies, college funding, trust and estate planning, and insurance solutions. John emphasizes tax-efficient investing through strategies such as asset location, tax-loss harvesting, and portfolio rebalancing to enhance after-tax returns.
Outside of his professional work, John is involved in coaching youth sports. He engages clients with a process-driven approach rooted in transparency and attentive service, focusing on building lasting relationships aligned with clients' financial goals and life priorities.