William Brown is a Wealth Management Advisor and the founder of The Brown Hurray Plantz Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1982, bringing extensive experience to assist clients with complex financial affairs. His team serves an accomplished clientele including senior corporate executives, business owners, and multi-generational families, focusing on areas such as investment management, retirement strategy, executive services, and trust and estate planning. The group emphasizes detailed analysis and client-centered service to support meaningful financial goals through coordinated implementation.
Bill holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designations and earned a bachelor's degree from Allegheny College. He has been recognized by Barron's and the Financial Times in their rankings of top financial advisors. His professional involvement has included service on the finance committee for Sewickley Presbyterian Church and trusteeships with Watson Institute and Allegheny College, where he also served as chairman of the Investment Committee.
His personal interests include boating, chess, golfing, music, skiing, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.