Joseph Corcoran is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 35 years of industry experience. He serves high net worth individuals and institutions, focusing on providing personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Joseph also manages strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program.
Joseph primarily works with wealthy individuals and families, particularly those preparing for retirement or facing significant liquidity events. His approach involves careful review of client financial situations, preferences, and goals, followed by tailored recommendations that align with each client's investment objectives. He engages in ongoing discussions covering opportunities related to individual securities, retirement, and estate planning services.
Joseph earned a Master's Degree in Public Finance from New York University in 1980, where he was a member of the editorial board of the university publication. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree from Earlham College. Prior to his career in wealth management, Joseph worked for US Congressman Edwin B. Forsythe and authored an economic report submitted to the WIP Inflation Now Program (WHIP). He resides in Connecticut with his wife, is a father of four children, and serves on the Connecticut Board of Directors of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.