Laurence Maalouf is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in wealth management in 1993 after graduating from Rutgers College with a bachelor's degree in Economics. He spent 12 years managing fixed income portfolios for high net worth individuals, institutions, and hedge funds at J.B. Hanauer & Co. In 2005, he joined Bank of America and transitioned to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2009, where he continues to serve his clients.
Laurence specializes in working with C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and wealthy families. He focuses on developing customized advice and strategies to help clients maximize profits and achieve their financial goals. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and retirement income. He coordinates efforts between his clients and their outside advisors, such as attorneys and tax professionals, to simplify and clarify their financial lives. Laurence holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations.
In addition to his professional work, Laurence volunteers with teens and young adults transitioning from higher education to the workforce, as well as individuals facing addiction and mental illness. He has coached youth lacrosse and football in Warren Township and participates in the Tri-State Black Executive Leadership Team (BELT) at Bank of America. He resides in Warren, New Jersey with his wife Laurie, their four children, and five dogs.