Stephen Applebaum is the Resident Director and a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in financial services in 1999, Stephen has specialized in developing strategies for high-net worth individuals, families, and businesses. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2013 and focuses on helping clients achieve both their short- and long-term financial goals by leveraging a comprehensive team of specialists and the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America.
Stephen holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed his high school education at Arroyo High School as well as Pasadena City College. His areas of expertise include discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation, wealth planning, retirement services, business succession planning, and philanthropic planning. He serves clients across multiple focus areas, including legacy planning, college education planning, and socially responsible investing.
A native of Southern California residing in Toluca Lake, Stephen is active outside the office as a board member of the Men’s Guild for the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, antiquing, exploring wines, traveling—particularly to New England destinations—and following sports such as baseball and football.