Thomas Berard is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Drawing on over 25 years of experience, he helps clients develop customized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and values. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization.
Before joining Merrill Lynch in 1998, Thomas spent more than six years in hotel and restaurant management and accounting with a global luxury hotel franchise, where he gained experience in delivering exceptional client service. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Thomas maintains professional credentials including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is an active member of the Financial Planning Association® and the Investments & Wealth Institute™.
Thomas is committed to ongoing education for himself and his clients and focuses on clear communication to help clients articulate and pursue meaningful financial objectives. He works with individuals at different life stages, including millennials, business owners, executives, and families approaching retirement. Outside of work, Thomas enjoys reading, fitness training, baseball, football, music, watching movies, and spending time with his family.