John Rizzo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals. His approach includes providing access to Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America.
Rizzo has expertise in serving corporate executives, professional women, and business owners. His work with corporate executives focuses on tax mitigation and diversification strategies related to equity compensation. When advising professional women, he addresses diverse financial matters with a tailored wealth management approach. For business owners, he aligns business objectives with the personal goals of those involved in the enterprise. His areas of focus also include corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, retirement planning, and small business strategies.
He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designations, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) title. Rizzo earned a bachelor's degree from SUNY Cortland. Recognized among FORBES MAGAZINE’s "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" in 2024, he is committed to building long-term relationships and participating in community volunteer activities. His personal interests include basketball, boating, fishing, football, golfing, music, running marathons, swimming, and traveling.