Samuel Impastato is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with affluent individuals, families, and business owners to help them pursue their short- and long-term financial goals. Samuel specializes in retirement planning for small business owners and their employees, offering a personalized suite of retirement plan solutions including support for 401(k) sponsors’ investment options, education, and plan services. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, and tax minimization among others.
Samuel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Michigan State University. He has earned multiple professional designations including the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials. These qualifications support his expertise in delivering retirement and wealth management services tailored to his clients' needs.
In addition to his professional work, Samuel serves as the Strategic Alliance Partnership Chair on the board of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in Detroit. He is a member of the Detroit Athletic Club and Red Run Golf Club. Samuel is also actively involved in community service, having served as past president of the Kiwanis Club of Troy, a nonprofit dedicated to helping underprivileged children. He resides in Royal Oak with his wife and three sons and enjoys activities such as golf, fishing, football, running, soccer, swimming, and volleyball.