Brian Rossano is Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 30 years of experience serving affluent individuals and corporations, with a focus on wealth preservation and growth through tailored financial advisory relationships. Brian’s expertise includes retirement planning, legacy planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, and corporate retirement benefits consulting. He previously served as Branch Manager of the Beverly, MA office and spent 22 years working with Merrill clients from Boston, specializing in managing stock option and 401(k) plans. Brian holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Equity Plan Consultant (EPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from Hartwick College. Brian is involved in community organizations such as the Elks and St. Peters Club. His approach centers on creating customized wealth management strategies based on a comprehensive understanding of clients’ financial situations, priorities, and risk tolerance. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, running, and traveling.