Michael Cohan is the Resident Director of the Metro East office in Swansea, Illinois, with over 20 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the company in 2002 and has held various roles including more than a decade on the Merrill St. Louis Leadership Team and several years as a Financial Advisor on The Gray Group Wealth Management Team. His focus is on providing advice, planning, and investment guidance, primarily serving affluent families, senior executives, and small business owners. Michael holds Bachelor's degrees in both Finance and Management of Information Systems from Florida State University. His professional designations include Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He supports his colleagues' individual practices and aims to foster an inclusive culture that promotes growth and positively impacts the local community. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing golf, traveling, and contributing to community organizations such as the Madison County of Illinois Child Advocacy Center. He lives in Glen Carbon, Illinois, with his family.