Lionel Warshauer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Prior to this role, he practiced trusts and estates law in New York City, advising clients on complex legal and financial matters. While he no longer practices law, Lionel applies a rigorous and analytical approach to wealth management, assisting affluent individuals with financial decision-making.
His clientele includes small business owners, legal professionals, retirees, and philanthropic organizations. Lionel emphasizes a comprehensive analysis of clients' financial situations, considering both assets and liabilities, to develop tailored strategies that align with long-term objectives. His areas of expertise cover college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments and non-profits, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income.
Lionel holds a Doctorate from The Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law and a Bachelor's Degree from Haverford College in Pennsylvania. He maintains the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides on Manhattan's Upper West Side with his spouse, Rachel, and their two sons, Simon and Elias. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, music, reading, running, spending time with family, and traveling.