Lisa Cerbone Montalto is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ridgefield, Connecticut. She leads the MDCL Group and the healthcare professional and Financial Life Benefits initiative, focusing on serving physicians, medical professionals, healthcare executives, and their families. Lisa applies her experience in healthcare and financial services to help clients simplify their financial lives and achieve their goals with greater knowledge and confidence.
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Lisa spent over two decades in healthcare administration and medical education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Government from Wesleyan University and a Master's degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. Lisa maintains multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
Lisa is actively involved in her community, advising the Abbott Technical High School Leos Club and volunteering with various Lions Clubs and vision-related organizations in Fairfield and New Haven Counties. She also contributes to youth music programs in Danbury, Connecticut. Lisa is a member of several professional organizations including the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Public Health Association, and the Financial Planning Association. Fluent in English and Spanish, she resides in Brookfield, Connecticut with her family.