John Drennan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has dedicated his entire career, spanning over 16 years, to providing financial advisory services focused on identifying clients' financial goals and creating tailored investment plans. John works closely with clients to analyze their wealth management needs and implement portfolio strategies aligned with their goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance to preserve and grow their wealth.
John's areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) awarded by the Investments and Wealth Institute®, and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) from the National Association of Plan Advisors. Additionally, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) certifications.
John graduated from St. John's University with a double major in Finance and Italian and a minor in Accounting. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, he currently resides in Bayonne, New Jersey with his wife, Ariana. Outside of his professional life, John enjoys biking, hiking, skiing, traveling, spending time with his family, and watching movies.