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Robert C Ward, ChFC, CPFA
Vice PresidentSenior Resident Director
Merrill Lynch
Wealth Management
Accessible, knowledgeable and experienced, I am committed to building and maintaining a strong relationship with you. I am passionate about what I do and I bring that passion to helping you and your family make what may be the most important financial decisions of your lives.
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Robert C. Ward is a veteran of the financial services industry; he has held multiple positions at various financial institutions providing financial consulting and advisory services since 1990. Bob joined Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor in 2015 and was promoted to the Resident Director of the Riverhead Merrill Lynch office in 2018. Bob achieved the Chartered Financial Consulting Designation (ChFC) from the American College of Financial Services in 2022. Bob and his team focus on serving the unique wealth management needs of business owners, entrepreneurs, and affluent individuals – a dynamic group that often faces sophisticated and competing financial demands as they balance professional and personal commitments. His focus is on developing tailored strategies for clients, their families and their businesses to help them pursue short- and long-term financial goals. Bob works closely with each client and their other advisors to help address their financial needs — from increased liquidity to raising capital, from funding retirement to preparing for a second career. Bob is experienced at managing corporate 401K plans, as well as nonprofit endowment and foundation assets. Passionate about delivering excellent service, Bob works to help clients make more informed financial decisions and drive progress.
A leader in the community, Bob serves on the board of directors of East End Arts in Riverhead, and sits on many committees helping nonprofits raise money and make a difference. Bob supports Big Brothers Big Sisters, Junior Achievement, and the United Way just to name a few. In 2018, 2019, and 2020 He received the Presidential Volunteer Award from the White House.
Bob was recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2011 as the Man of the Year at their Presidential Gala.
Bob currently resides in Manorville with his wife Laura and their two children. When he is not working he enjoys boating, golf, mountain biking, and photography.
Our team is involved with local communities, assisting charitable organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, East End Arts, and the Riverhead Rotary. For more information about how we can help you pursue your goals and dreams, contact us at your convenience.
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EDUCATION
Comsewogue HS
Suffolk County Community College
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