Stephen Matthew Sesko
Advisor at Merrill — New York, NY 225 Liberty St
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
3 years
Location
New York, NY 10281
Merrill
Institution
Stephen Sesko is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to identify their most pertinent financial goals and develop customized financial plans. His approach includes professional investment management, tax mitigation, structured lending, alternative investments, and cash management solutions. A significant focus of his work involves equity compensation planning for technology professionals who have accumulated substantial company stock, helping to mitigate downside risk and reduce tax liability. Stephen provides ongoing advice and acts as a personal CFO for his clients and their households.
Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Lehigh University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and supports the Best Buddies organization in his community.
Outside of his professional role, Stephen has interests in baseball, basketball, camping, cooking, golfing, hiking, soccer, and writing.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
New York, NY 225 Liberty St
225 Liberty St
New York NY 10281
Advisors at this office
177
New Jersey · New York · Texas
3 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2022 - Present • 4 years
New York, NY
Merrill
2022 - Present • 4 years
New York, NY
Northwestern Mutual
2021 - 2021 • 1 year
Paramus, NJ
Morgan Stanley
2020 - 2020 • 1 year
Paramus, NJ
Lehigh University
2018 - 2022 • 4 years
Bethlehem, PA
Essex Fells Country Club
2015 - 2018 • 3 years
Essex Fells, NJ
Montville Township High School
2014 - 2018 • 4 years
Montville, NJ
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