Michael Morales serves as the Resident Director and is a partner in the Ouriel Bordoley Morales Group at Merrill Lynch. He has over 15 years of experience in the investment industry, including a tenure at JP Morgan's Chase private client division where he assisted in managing assets for ultra-high net worth clients. Michael is focused on areas including education planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Michael holds dual bachelor's degrees in business and psychology from the College of Mount Saint Vincent. He is currently enrolled in Fordham University's MBA program and maintains several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His approach emphasizes transparency, honesty, and trust to empower clients in making informed financial decisions.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael's personal interests include baseball, basketball, golfing, music, pickleball, running, swimming, and traveling.