Michael Cirullo
Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Hartford, CT 06103
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
48 years
Michael Cirullo is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, as well as a co-founding partner of Cirullo and Sullivan Wealth Management. He serves as a Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) for Merrill Lynch, where he is responsible for employee benefit plan review and investment strategy oversight. Michael is also a co-architect of the team’s goals-based retirement probability analytics platform, working closely with high net worth individuals and closely held businesses to develop long-term investment and banking solutions.
Michael began his career in 1978 with EF Hutton and Company as an investment advisor and later joined Smith Barney in 1989, spending 22 years in Private Wealth Management. He transitioned with his team to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2011. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University and maintains professional designations as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Michael is actively involved in his local community and is a member of the XPX Exchange of Connecticut. He resides in Hartford, CT with his wife, Lisanne.
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
185 Asylum St, City Place Ii, 14 Th Fl
Hartford, CT 06103
Connecticut · Maine · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated
2011 - Present (15 years)
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through — whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.
Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly — so you can choose with confidence.
Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.
By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")