Ria Bongiovanni is a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where she leads the Bloomington, MN office and contributes to the local Diversity & Inclusion Committee. She works with clients across various industries and stages of life, including intergenerational families, corporate executives, business owners, attorneys, athletes, and entertainers. Her focus includes financial wellness, investing, college education planning, executive compensation, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. Ria holds a Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State University and maintains several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is fluent in English and Spanish. Beyond her advisory role, Ria engages in community initiatives such as Better Money Habits and Studiiyo Scholars. Her personal interests include music and the arts—writing and performing jazz piano and singing, as well as bhangra dance—as well as staying active through triathlons, yoga, and pickleball. She also values spending time with her husband, family, and friends, and serving on boards and volunteering.