Robert Lyons is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of progressive experience in the financial services industry. He specializes in assisting individuals and businesses to achieve their financial goals by developing and implementing tailored financial and investment strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Robert holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned both his bachelor's degree in Accounting and his MBA in Finance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. A long-time resident of Townsend, Massachusetts, Robert lives with his wife and three children. Outside of his professional work, Robert is involved in community service and volunteers with local organizations. His personal interests include biking, camping, gardening, hiking, running, yoga, and spending time with his family.