Robert Bratman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He also serves as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, managing custom investment strategies and selecting from a wide range of Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party investment strategies on a discretionary basis. Robert holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential.
With over a decade of experience, Robert began his career servicing clients at Morgan Stanley before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015. He specializes in tailoring planning strategies for high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, with a particular focus on assisting attorneys at top-tier law firms in managing firm transitions, partnership appointments, and capital contribution funding. His expertise encompasses retirement planning, asset management, debt consolidation, estate planning, education planning, gifting strategies, and life insurance.
In addition to his advisory duties, Robert participates in Merrill Lynch's Financial Advisor Development Program as a coordinator, mentoring new advisors weekly. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from CUNY Brooklyn College. Outside of work, Robert dedicates time to tutoring youth in his community and enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and supporting his daughter's ballroom dancing competitions.