Sebastian Fasanello is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a founding partner in the Kane Fasanello Group. With over 25 years of experience, he serves individuals, affluent families, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations across Buffalo and the United States. The group provides customized portfolio management, personalized financial advice, wealth transfer strategies, retirement plans, cash management, and credit lines through Bank of America. Sebastian's responsibilities include constructing, managing, and overseeing customized portfolios and providing financial planning and advice.
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 1996, Sebastian practiced law with a large regional law firm. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Canisius College, a Master's degree from Temple University, and a Law Degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), among others.
Sebastian has been active on not-for-profit boards and has served on the Board of Regents and as President of the Alumni Association at Canisius College. He lives in East Amherst with his wife and has three sons. His personal interests include fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family.