Linda Davila is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, operating out of the Park Avenue Office. With over four decades of experience in the financial services industry, she specializes in providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management, including portfolio management, retirement planning, life insurance analysis, and wealth preservation and transfer services. She serves clients such as individuals, families with substantial wealth, and non-profit organizations, focusing on personalized strategies aligned with each client's financial objectives.
Throughout her career, Linda has been recognized for her contributions to education and financial services. She served as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) for 12 years, the first woman to hold that position, where she played a significant role in improving the institution's financial and operational conditions. Linda received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from NYIT and was honored as one of the most "Influential Women in Business" by the Jesse Banks Foundation. Additionally, she holds the title of "Dame Linda" as part of the Most Venerable Order of St. John and has been recognized by the Royal Order of Francis I for her charitable contributions and humanitarian work.
Linda holds a Bachelor's Degree from New York Institute of Technology and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She serves on several boards, including the Episcopal Church Foundation and Scripps College. Her community involvement extends to organizations such as the American Special Olympics and the NYC 2017 Diversity and Inclusion Champion initiative. Outside of her professional work, Linda has interests in antiquing, gardening, interior decorating, music, tennis, traveling, and writing.