Rodrigo Alvarez is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing more than 35 years of experience in financial services to affluent clients in the U.S. and internationally. He began his career in 1987 at Citibank Private Bank in New York, serving high-net-worth clients primarily based in Latin America, and joined Merrill Lynch in 1998. Rodrigo’s expertise centers on international wealth management, family wealth strategies, retirement income, and college education planning. He is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
Rodrigo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Columbia University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance and International Business from the Stern Business School at New York University. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and leverages his extensive understanding of global regulations, currency issues, tax considerations, and wealth transfer strategies to develop customized financial plans for multi-generational families and private business owners. Rodrigo emphasizes diversification across asset classes and geographies, including emerging and developed markets, and incorporates alternative investments where appropriate to enhance portfolio performance and reduce volatility.
Born and raised in Chile, Rodrigo lives in Yonkers, New York with his wife and three children. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys spending time with family and participating in activities such as traveling, skiing, soccer, tennis, fishing, gardening, horseback riding, music, and yoga. His approach to wealth management is grounded in building strong relationships and crafting strategies aligned with each client’s goals.