Melissa Devolve is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth management planning. Her focus includes retirement and education planning, as well as collaborating with clients' tax and legal professionals to address estate planning needs. She is part of a team of four professionals dedicated to providing clients with a comprehensive financial planning experience.
Melissa began her career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management immediately after earning her bachelor's degree from Eastern Connecticut State University. After a hiatus to care for her family, she rejoined the firm in 2015. Her expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. She holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
Outside of her professional role, Melissa is involved with several community organizations such as Children's Hospital Colorado, the Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She enjoys spending time with her family, engaging in outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing.