Patrick Armano Amato is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping LGBTQ+ individuals, families, non-profit organizations, and businesses achieve their financial goals through a consultative approach. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and tax minimization.
Patrick holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wesleyan University and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is proficient in English, Italian, and French.
Beyond his professional role, Patrick is involved in community organizations such as APAIT, APLA Health, Aids/LifeCycle, LA LGBT Center, Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, and Project Angel Food. His personal interests include biking, camping, cooking, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.