Matthew Gatto
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
New York, NY 10036
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Industry experience
26 years
Matthew Gatto is a Private Wealth Advisor and partner on the Dyer Team at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He serves clients including business owners, founders, senior executives, and families managing wealth across multiple generations. His advisory approach integrates investment strategy, liquidity and financing considerations, wealth transfer planning, and family dynamics to support long-term financial objectives.
With nearly three decades of experience, Matthew has held roles in financial analysis, strategic planning, and advisory leadership at global investment firms. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Dayton and a Master's Degree from Fordham University. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE).
Matthew and his wife, Rita, live in Brooklyn, New York, with their three children. He is involved with community organizations such as the Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy and the Wreckio Theater Ensemble. Outside of work, he enjoys strength training, spending time outdoors, and reading widely.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
One Bryant Park, Pbig Ny Midtown
New York, NY 10036
New Jersey · New York · Texas
Bank of America,N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
2010 - Present (16 years)
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