Richard Dileonardo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1987, focusing on goals-based wealth management. Richard develops integrated strategies that center on clients' objectives and circumstances, aiming to help them achieve personally meaningful life goals.
Richard assists clients in creating and implementing financial strategies designed to responsibly grow assets during market upswings while improving downside capture in challenging markets. His approach emphasizes risk management across investments, liabilities, and overall financial strategy. His areas of expertise include personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income.
He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Richard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from St. John's University – Peter J. Tobin College of Business. He resides in Massapequa with his wife Christine and their four children. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, and running.