Robert Ward is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Riverhead. He has been a financial advisor since 1990 and joined Merrill in 2015. In 2018, he was promoted to Resident Director. He and his team serve business owners, entrepreneurs, and affluent individuals by developing tailored wealth management strategies to address both professional and personal financial goals.
Robert's expertise includes managing corporate 401K plans, nonprofit endowments, and foundations. He holds several professional designations such as Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Comsewogue High School and an Associate's Degree from Suffolk County Community College.
Committed to his community, Robert serves on the boards of East End Arts in Riverhead and the Riverhead Rotary. He supports organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, Junior Achievement, and the United Way. He has received the Presidential Volunteer Award from the White House in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and was recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2011 as Man of the Year. Robert lives in Manorville with his wife and two children; his personal interests include boating, golf, skiing, mountain biking, and photography.