Robert Benites is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with families, business owners, and clients nearing retirement age to pursue financial goals and ensure the allocation of assets aligns with long-term success. Robert focuses on creating tailored strategies by first understanding each client's priorities and then defining a personalized approach using the tools available through Merrill Lynch.
He has experience advising clients on life insurance and annuity needs, asset preservation strategies, estate planning, retirement planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and managing new wealth. Robert supports a variety of client needs, including family wealth management, liquidity management, portfolio management, small business strategies, and sports and entertainment sectors. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
Robert earned a Bachelor's Degree from Florida International University. He speaks English and Spanish. Residing in Weston, Florida, Robert enjoys boating, soccer, tennis, and spending time with his wife Valerie and son Thomas. He is active in his church and participates in Lifework Leadership, part of the National Christian Foundation.