John Rochow is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in Birmingham, Michigan, he partners with ultra-high net worth clients across the United States to provide financial guidance and strategies designed to manage and streamline complex wealth situations. John is a member of the Locniskar Pursel Biddinger Nienberg Rochow Group at Merrill.
Since joining the firm in 2009, John has specialized in advising high-net-worth entrepreneurs, families, business owners, and corporate executives, particularly those experiencing significant liquidity events such as company sales, IPOs, or large contracts in sports and entertainment. His approach focuses on listening, guiding, and delivering thoughtful and creative financial strategies to empower clients and their families in making informed financial decisions. His services encompass investment consulting, wealth management, concentrated stock strategies, investment banking services, as well as philanthropic, trust, and estate planning.
John graduated from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He holds several industry designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). He has been recognized by Forbes and Barron's in various listings of top wealth advisors and teams. Outside of his professional work, John has been involved in community and philanthropic boards, including the Birmingham Detroit Country Day School Alumni Club, the Detroit Institute of Arts Founders Junior Council, and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business Alumni Club. His personal interests include boating, golfing, and skiing.