Steven Bernardy is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1997. He manages the Santa Ana office and focuses on helping clients determine and implement long-term financial and wealth management strategies, with particular attention to estate planning in coordination with clients' other advisors. Steven's client focus areas include education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income.
Steven graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from UCLA in 1983 and began his career as a financial advisor that same year. He holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to his advisory work, Steven has taught investment courses for over 15 years at local community colleges.
Outside of his professional role, Steven has been involved with charitable organizations such as Olive Crest, which provides homes and services for abused children. He lives in North Tustin with his wife, Suzanne, and enjoys playing hockey, tennis, pickleball, and golf.