Stefano Airo is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the West Islip, New York branch. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1995 and has over 30 years of experience serving clients. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.
Stefano specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses define their financial goals and develop strategies to optimize the likelihood of success. His client focus areas include college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to tailor wealth management strategies based on their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall financial objectives.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology in 1992 and is a member of the Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society. Stefano is involved with community organizations including Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital and Living Waters Fellowship. He is multilingual, speaking Italian, Spanish, and English.