Victor Montas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career with New York Life in 2009 and joined Merrill Lynch in April 2015. Prior to entering financial services, Victor worked for ten years as a legal professional at Am Law 100 law firms in Washington DC and New York. In his current role, he specializes in serving growing and successful business owners, focusing on comprehensive wealth management strategies that address complex financial needs such as business growth, succession planning, and employee benefits. Victor’s approach is consultative, emphasizing thorough client engagement, periodic communication, and leveraging the investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking services of Bank of America.
Victor earned both a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science and a Master’s degree in History from Rutgers University. He holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also registered through FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65, and holds licenses for Annuity, Life, and Health products. Victor is a native Spanish speaker and a member of Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Victor is involved in his community through participation with St. Matthias School. He resides in Montgomery, New Jersey, with his wife and two children. Victor is an avid Rutgers football fan and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, reading, soccer, tennis, and spending time with his family.