Juan Alban Castillo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their immediate, short-term, and long-term financial goals, providing tailored advice and guidance aimed at helping clients meet and exceed their objectives. Juan utilizes the full investment platform of Merrill Lynch as well as banking products from Bank of America to support his clients’ financial independence. Juan’s expertise spans areas including employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He prioritizes building trust and maintaining a collaborative approach throughout the financial planning process, emphasizing that the journey is as important as the destination. Juan holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and completed a non-accredited certificate program at Andrews University. He is bilingual in Spanish and English. Outside of work, Juan has personal interests in football, golfing, reading, soccer, and spending time with his family.