John Edelman is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and sports and entertainment sectors. He advises individuals, families, and business leaders on complex financial decisions using a long-term, disciplined approach. John emphasizes building trust through attentiveness, discretion, accountability, and consistent follow-through, principles shaped early in life by his parents' careers in public service as county social workers.
John's advisory practice focuses on continuity by design, serving clients throughout the full arc of their planning horizon, including decades of evolving priorities and life stages. As a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst® (CAIA®) charterholder, he combines rigorous portfolio construction, institutional risk management, and tax-aware strategies with thoughtful integration of alternative investments. He also holds designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA).
He earned his bachelor's degree from James Madison University, where he remains involved through the Executive Advisory Board and other activities. Outside of his professional role, John enjoys basketball, running, and spending time with his family.