Richard Ciufo
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Smithtown, NY 11787
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
4 years
Richard Ciufo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he assists clients with a broad range of financial planning services, including asset management, estate planning, retirement planning, and financing options. He emphasizes a client-focused, holistic approach, working to understand clients both personally and professionally to provide comprehensive financial guidance. By collaborating with Merrill’s specialists, he aims to deliver tailored strategies and professional service to his clients.
Mr. Ciufo began his career at Merrill in November 2021. His areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the designations of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA).
He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Brown University in 2020, where he also served as captain of the Brown Bears baseball team during his junior and senior years. Subsequently, he obtained a master's degree from the University of Richmond, where he played on the Richmond Spiders baseball team. His high school education includes attendance at Phillips Academy Andover. Outside of work, Mr. Ciufo enjoys baseball, football, golfing, photography, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.
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
50 Route 111
Smithtown, NY 11787
New York · Texas
Merrill
2021 - Present (5 years)
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2021 - Present (5 years)
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University of Richmond
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Lombardi's On The Bay
2020 - 2020 (1 year)
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2016 - 2020 (4 years)
Unemployed
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
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