Mark Varo is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, focusing on managing the complexities and opportunities associated with significant wealth. Mark has been a part of the financial services industry since 1993 and joined Merrill in 2012.
Throughout his career, Mark has developed expertise in areas including tax minimization strategies, financial strategies, restricted securities, intergenerational wealth transfer, and private family foundations. He also possesses considerable experience advising clients before and after liquidity events such as initial public offerings, mergers, acquisitions, and sales. Additionally, Mark facilitates access to Bank of America specialists to support sophisticated lending strategies and estate planning services.
Mark earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from San Diego State University. He lives in Santa Monica, California, with his wife Melissa and their three children. In his free time, he enjoys golf and participates in local social and philanthropic organizations.