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Arisleyda C Riehl

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Arisleyda joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1994 after interning with the Firm during graduate school. Her long tenure in the industry has given her witness to a variety of challenging markets and economic landscapes. The lessons she has learned have proven invaluable as she helps guide clients through today’s complex, ever changing investment environment on the path to achieving their most cherished financial goals.

In addition to working with a diverse clientele, Arisleyda has a nuanced understanding of the needs of professional women who in recent years have become a stronger financial force. With longer life expectancies, women are spending more years in retirement and are faced with increased health care costs and greater exposure to the effects of inflation on their long-term savings. Working together, Arisleyda strives to help them achieve greater financial security and build a life in retirement around what matters most to them. 
 
Giving back to the community in which she lives and works is a priority for Arisleyda.  She is currently a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute), the Junior League of Greenwich, the Women in Leadership at Hofstra University, Rotary International and the board of UN Women USA -New York and Building One Community, an organization dedicated to the advance of successful integration of immigrants and their families. Arisleyda also serves as a mentor with Starfish Connection, an organization providing mentorship, guidance and advocacy for underserved students in the Stamford area. In recognition of her hard work and dedication to the community, Arisleyda was named to Bank of America Volunteer Honor Roll consecutively.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Finance from the State University of New York at Old Westbury, she earned her M.B.A. in International Business from Hofstra University’s Zarb School of Business. In addition to earning the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) credential from National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), Arisleyda holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations as well as life, health and long term care insurance licenses.  She is also fluent in Spanish.

Arisleyda currently lives in Stamford, Connecticut with her husband, Ralf. In her spare time she enjoys playing golf, skiing and spending time with her friends and family.

I follow the deep-seated Merrill tradition of participating in the communities we serve. This drives my interest in spending time volunteering with organizations in our community.

  • LANGUAGES

    English & Spanish

  • EDUCATION

    Hofstra University

    State University of New York System

Additional Resources

The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.

Lori Patrick

Wealth Management Banking Specialist

Merrill

Jeffrey Wiedmann

Wealth Strategies Advisor

Bank of America, N.A.

Anthony Spaziani

Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer

Bank of America, N.A.

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Past Events

Tax Planning Discussion

Serendipity Labs , 700 Canal St, Stamford , CT 06902

December 6th, 2023|8:30 AM EST

Join us for a timely and smart discussion on tax planning resources featuring Maria Boyce, Senior Manager, Tax & Business Services at Marcum, LLP. We will cover key implications to consider on inheritance, gifting and tax management strategies for individuals, business owners and executives.

Complimentary breakfast and networking opportunities.

Hosts
Riehl, Dinar & Associates

Arisleyda D Riehl, CIMA®, CPFA®, CRPC™
Vice President
Wealth Management Advisor

 
Omar Dinar, Financial Advisor

  • Breakfast

The Role of Fixed Income Investments

October 18th, 2023|11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST

Join us for a discussion about fixed income investing where we will:

  • Discuss the role of fixed income as part of a well-diversified strategy
  • Share the Chief Investment Office's current outlook on fixed income markets
  • Review the wide range of ways you can invest in fixed income
  • Share ways we can work together to implement a disciplined investment approach

WebEx
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    Diverse Viewpoints: Exploring Wealth in the Hispanic/Latino Community

    October 12th, 2023|11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST

    You are invited to a special webinar! As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will host a discussion on financial attitudes and behaviors of the affluent Hispanic/Latino community.

    Hosts
    Arisleyda D Riehl, CIMA®, CPFA®, CRPC™
    Vice President
    Wealth Management Advisor

    Omar Dinar, Financial Advisor

    At Merrill, we’ve always focused on putting our clients first and understanding them as individuals and as members of their communities. This furthers our commitment to understanding the diverse experiences and financial paths of the communities in which we live and work.

      Where do we begin? It starts with you.

      At Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, your financial advisor focuses on the things you care about most- family, goals and priorities - even as they change over the years.

      Understanding Your Life

      Approach

      Every relationship begins with a conversation, helping you identify and prioritize which goals matter most to you. Whether it's transferring wealth to the next generation, customizing your financial approach to help you pursue your passions, or providing advice and guidance to help you stay informed, I start by listening to learn more about you and your family.

      Capabilities

      Regarding your finances, it is important for you to know exactly where you are, where you want to go, and how much you may need to get there. We work together to develop a personalized financial strategy, providing access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America, to help you plan for your financial future. We provide transparency on potential risks and opportunities and what you’re paying for and what you’re getting. Understanding that life needs and market conditions can change, we will meet with you to help ensure your strategy stays on track in pursuing your goals and to adjust your approach as needed for the journey ahead.

      Focus On Individuals, Families and Small Businesses

      I believe that financial success can be achieved when you’re able to make investment-related decisions and trade-offs that can help you reach personally meaningful goals. Whether you’re planning your retirement, saving to buy a home or funding a child’s education, the process begins by getting to know you and how you feel about the following:

      • Health: Managing healthcare expenses, now and in the future
      • Home: Upsizing, downsizing, remodeling or buying a vacation home
      • Family: Taking care of your family and other people in your life
      • Leisure: Spending your free time in meaningful ways
      • Giving: Volunteering, mentoring others and giving to charities
      • Work: Working in retirement, selling or starting a business
      • Finance: Bringing it all together and defining your financial goals

      Success will be measured by the amount of progress you are making toward reaching your goals, making thoughtfully considered adjustments as events and conditions warrant.

      This material should be regarded as general or educational information on healthcare or Social Security considerations and is not intended to provide specific healthcare or social security advice. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact your legal or tax advisor.

      Your approach to investing

      Drawing upon research in the field of behavioral finance, Merrill developed the Investment Personality Assessment to help us get to know you better as an investor and potentially help you refine your own investing preferences. By gaining a deeper understanding of how you think and feel about investing through this assessment, we can customize the financial approach we develop together to help you pursue what matters most to you. Our Investment Personality Assessment is one of the ways to help us get to know you - to understand your goals and priorities. These questions will help us provide you with additional insights and resources.

      Understanding your goals and priorities

      Your life and goals change. We have tools to help you keep track of these changes so they can be reflected in your financial approach.

      Philosophy

      I believe the best financial approach is the one that helps you pursue your goals. That's why, from the start, we talk about your aspirations and encourage you to ask questions about issues that matter most to you. Calculating how to manage future health care expenses? College on the horizon? Considering the sale of a business or purchase of a home? Preparing to pass your wealth to future generations? It all starts with a plan intended to help you manage, grow, and preserve your wealth today, while also considering the impact it can have for years to come. With access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America, I will work with you to develop an approach designed to help address your financial needs.

      Welcome

      One of the reasons I chose to become a Merrill financial advisor was my passion for educating clients about investing. I want to help you understand planning for your wealth, as well as the challenges and possibilities presented by the markets, and the impact this greater understanding can have on your full financial life.

      Staying on Track

      We understand that both your life and the financial markets can change over time. By checking in to discuss changes in your life and revisiting your financial approach, our goal is to help you stay on track to achieve what's most important to you.



      Reviews to help you
      stay on track

      We’ll meet with you to review your goals and the progress you’ve made toward reaching them. We’ll also discuss any adjustments needed to your financial approach to help you stay on course.



        Changes in your life
        and to your goals

        Your life and goals change. As these changes occur, we can update your approach to reflect them.

        #DigitalMerrill

        MyMerrill is your online destination for access to your financial information, secure communications, and a robust offering of tools and capabilities.

        Your advisor is a click away within our site or mobile apps

        You can manage account security with our customizable security capabilities such as touch ID, one time passcode, and other security features

        Access to your complete financial life is available with My Financial Picture, Merrill’s asset aggregation tool

          Let’s Have a Conversation

          Helping you reach your goals starts with getting to know you personally. Through understanding what matters most to you, together I can help you create a financial approach that reflects your personality. Only then can I offer an approach that is built around your life priorities and the advice you need to help you address fluctuations in the market and changes in your life. Let’s work together to help you achieve your goals.

          Why Merrill?

          As Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisors, we will sort through the financial complexities of your life, helping you build a customized investment approach to address your needs and pursue your goals.


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          Learn more about the dedicated one-on-one relationship you can have with a Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor.

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          No question too big or moment too small
          For every question you have, every decision you make and every answer you need, we are with you to listen and help guide you along the many paths your life can take. Watch this video to see some questions we can address together.


          The Power of the Right Advisor®
          Working with a dedicated Merrill advisor means you get personalized investment strategies from Merrill plus access to comprehensive financial solutions only Bank of America can deliver.

          Personalized advice from a dedicated financial advisor.

          We get to know you and your family, your financial situation and what matters most to you.

          A comprehensive approach, built around your life’s priorities.

          Drawing from our experience and the best thinking of Merrill, together we will design an approach that reflects your unique needs, priorities and financial situation.

          Adjusting your investment approach as your life and the markets change.

          We will work to help you stay on track, regardless of what the markets are doing.