Peter J Ruzzo
Advisor at Merrill — Providence, RI 1 Financial Plaza
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
2 years
Location
Providence, RI 02903
Merrill
Institution
Peter Ruzzo is a Team Financial Advisor with the Ruzzo Palmieri Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Providence, Rhode Island. He joined Merrill in 2024 and works alongside his father Tony Ruzzo and their team to provide comprehensive financial planning services to high net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. The group begins each client relationship with a written financial plan of action and ensures proper execution of that plan.
Peter's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income. Prior to joining Merrill, Peter attended Clarkson University where he was a member of the varsity baseball team before transferring to Clemson University. He graduated from Clemson with a Bachelor's degree in Financial Management and a minor in Accounting. During his time at Clemson, he contributed as a sports journalist to the university's newspaper, The Tiger.
Peter holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He is involved in community organizations including the ALS Rhode Island Impact Council, the East Bay Young Professionals group, the New England Clemson Club, and Rhode Island Write on Sports. Residing in Providence, Rhode Island, Peter enjoys baseball, reading, running, spending time with his family, and writing.
Based on Merrill
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Providence, RI 1 Financial Plaza
1 Financial Plaza
Providence RI 02903
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