Michael Rybka is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a part of the Kulhavi team for the past seven years, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry since beginning his career at Merrill in 1992. Michael specializes in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and families, offering a comprehensive, goals-based approach that extends beyond portfolio management to include investment, financial, estate, tax, and liability planning. He also works with small and mid-size companies to develop customized retirement benefit programs, including 401(k) plans that meet regulatory requirements and address the needs of both employers and employees.
Michael holds a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University's Business School and holds multiple professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is an active member of the Catholic organization Legatus. Michael and his wife Maureen, both born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan, reside in Northville and attend Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth. They have two children, Maggie and Alex, and two grandchildren. Michael enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his family.