Michael Ginestro is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management, focusing on managing fixed income strategies for the firm's clients. He has been in the financial services field since 1995, bringing extensive experience in municipal fixed income research, strategy, and portfolio management.
Throughout his career, Michael has held leadership roles in fixed income departments at firms including Bel Air Investment Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Wealth Management, and Charles Schwab Investment Management. He has experience managing portfolios for institutional funds and ultra-high net worth individuals, and has worked with a diverse client base including C-suite executives, private company founders, and venture capital and private equity principals. His expertise includes bond portfolio management, credit strategies, yield curve positioning, and department build-out and process implementation for fixed income groups.
Michael holds a B.A. from Saint Lawrence University and is a former board member of both the National Federation of Municipal Analysts and the California Society of Municipal Analysts, where he also served as chairman. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, music, and tennis, and resides in Los Angeles with his two children.