Steven V Lang

Advisor at Merrill — Livonia, NY

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

22 years

Location

Livonia, NY

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,610

Across 3,246 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Steven Lang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement income.

Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hobart College and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He approaches client relationships with compassion and empathy, treating his clients as if they are family.

Outside of his professional role, Steven enjoys spending time with his family, playing ice hockey, and woodworking.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning

Demographic focus

Parents

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Commissions

SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.

Location

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Livonia, NY

Livonia NY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Kentucky · New York · North Carolina · Texas

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Bank of America, NA

2009 - Present • 17 years

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

2009 - Present • 17 years

Charlotte, NC

Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc.

2005 - 2009 • 4 years

Charlotte, NC

Columbia Management Advisors, Inc.

2005 - 2005 • 1 year

Charlotte, NC

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Victor, NY

Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC

H. Robert Bradley is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC and has previously worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Northlanding Financial Partners, LLC. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach with customized portfolios, utilizing fundamental analysis and strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Dana B

Series 65

Victor, NY

Bell Rock Asset Management LLC

Dana Bell is the sole advisor at BellRock Asset Management LLC in Victor, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with 4 years of industry experience. He has led BellRock Asset Management since 2011. BellRock Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and privately held companies. The firm follows modern portfolio theory principles, emphasizing diversification and strategic asset allocation, and maintains institutional-style relationships through written referral agreements with CPA firms.

Wealth management
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Austin G

Series 65

Honeoye Falls, NY

Gilbert Financial, LLC

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Income planning
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Michael N

Series 65

Livonia, NY

Comfort Capital Management

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business sale tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Retirement withdrawal strategies General estate planning guidance
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Christopher Y

Series 63, Series 65

Lakeville, NY

HYJC Capital of WNY

Christopher Yuskiw is a financial advisor at HYJC Capital of WNY with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at HNP Capital LLC, LPL Financial, and Five Star Bank. HYJC Capital of WNY provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance, using a combination of cyclical and fundamental analysis along with modern portfolio theory.

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities
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John H

CFP®, Series 63

Lakeville, NY

HYJC Capital of WNY

John Haugh is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with HYJC Capital of WNY, where he has worked since 2023, and has prior experience at HNP Capital LLC, LPL Financial LLC, and Five Star Bank. HYJC Capital of WNY provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering portfolio management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes cyclical and fundamental analysis along with modern portfolio theory, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with regular monitoring and reviews.

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities
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