Wayne Scotto is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with business owners, executives, and families to navigate major wealth decisions. His role involves bringing clarity, structure, and perspective to important financial decisions, especially in situations involving significant wealth and complexity.
With more than 20 years of experience in financial services, Wayne focuses on areas such as family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategies. He supports clients through periods of growth, transition, retirement, liquidity events, and wealth transfer, emphasizing thoughtful planning, disciplined decision-making, and a long-term perspective.
Wayne holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint John's University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy in Astoria. His personal interests include biking, genealogy, photography, spending time with his family, and traveling.