Ted Candella is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in wealth management. He collaborates with individuals and businesses to create customized banking and wealth management strategies focused on in-depth financial tactics and building relationships founded on trust and communication. As a Portfolio Manager, Ted manages discretionary personalized or defined investment strategies, including individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment solutions tailored to various client needs such as concentrated stock positions, risk management, and estate planning.
Ted specializes in areas including individual retirement planning, corporate cash management strategies, wealth preservation, insurance planning, company-sponsored 401(k) plan design and refinement, non-profit cash management, and long-term investment needs. He works extensively with wealthy business owners and C-suite corporate executives of both public and privately held corporations. Ted holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation, among others, recognizing his professional expertise in the retirement planning industry. In his retirement plan consulting, he collaborates with plan sponsors on evaluating record-keepers, investment options, and plan designs, supported by a thorough due diligence process and participant education programs.
Ted earned a Bachelor’s degree in Management, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a Master of Business Administration in Finance, both from Adelphi University, as well as a Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law. He serves as chairperson of several annual fundraisers supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Originally from Long Island, NY, Ted currently resides in Manhattan with his wife and children. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.