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John D Rochow, SE-AWMA, CPFA, CPWA

Senior Vice President
Wealth Management Advisor
Retirement Benefits Consultant
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Merrill Lynch
Wealth Management

We help client families streamline the complexites of wealth. Working with a limited number of clients across the country, we provide customized services, supported by the broad capabilities of a global institution, to advance each client's goals.

Profile

I work with the Locniskar Pursel Bucher Biddinger Nienberg Rochow Group, a wealth and investment management team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. I have over 11 years of experience in wealth management for high-net worth individuals, family offices, and institutions. I focus on wealth management, concentrated stock strategies, and philanthropic, trust and estate services.

We work with individuals, business owners, executives, and families spanning multiple generations, throughout the country, all who have specialized needs and compelling opportunities.

I provide client families customized advice in investment management, wealth planning, liquidity event strategies, concentrated stock strategies, life insurance solutions, and philanthropic, trust and estate planning services.

Clients are supported by the resources of a global firm, including strategies ordinarily reserved for the world's large institutions, which are customized to advance each client's goals.

Our team works with a limited number of clients, enabling us to focus our time, training, and passion on providing you and your family personalized services and guidance for all aspects of your financial life.

I hold the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification, administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute™, and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) certification, administered by the National Association of Plan Advisors.

I graduated from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at The University of Michigan, and have been in the financial services industry since joining the firm in 2009. I'm a Board Member and serve as President of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Southeast Michigan. In addition, I serve on the board of the Birmingham Detroit Country Day School Alumni Club, and formerly served on the Detroit Institute of Arts Founders Junior Council. I currently reside in Birmingham, Michigan.

  • EDUCATION

    University of Michigan System

Professional Staff

Supported by the global resources of Merrill, my team is comprised of talented and experienced individuals committed to building strong client relationships based on trust and personalized service.

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

Personalized Services

We work with only a select number of affluent clients and their families in order to maintain an uncompromising commitment to service and a high degree of responsiveness.

Our investment group has extensive experience in wealth management for high net worth individuals, family offices, and institutions.

We can handle the full range of your financial needs discreetly and efficiently. We understand you juggle multiple priorities, so we adapt our schedule to fit your life.

Our capabilities are firmly based on the training, talent, and deep experience of our team, and on the investing insights of Merrill.

Because of our close relationships with clients, we can help plan for opportunities and impacts of significant life events. Our team is ready with wealth management ideas when you welcome a child or grandchild into your life, buy or sell a home or business, or retire - anything that can affect your wealth.

Philosophy

We live in a world that's constantly changing. Markets can fluctuate frequently. Potential investment opportunities can arise daily. Regulations are amended. That's why I believe that you and your situation are the best starting points from which to help plan your financial future: where you are today, where you want to be tomorrow, and what you want to accomplish along the way. Because by understanding you and your priorities, I can more effectively offer my experience and resources and help you build a financial framework that is rooted in the unique complexities of your life.

Approach

No two investment approaches are alike because no two investors are alike. I'll examine several components — your life priorities, investment personality and financial situation — and work together to help you create a customized, actionable approach with personalized advice and measurable goals. I'll help you track progress to your goals and work with you to adjust your investment approach over time, as needed.

Capabilities

My process is designed to help deliver a customized, consistent experience to assist clients not only in wealth accumulation and preservation, but in areas that go beyond investments. My ability to provide access to the investment insights of Merrill, trust and fiduciary services from Bank of America Private Bank, and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America offers a way to help clients manage all of the pieces of their financial lives. I view myself as a financial resource, helping clients with potential solutions for transferring wealth to the younger generation.

Trust and fiduciary services are provided by Bank of America Private Bank, a division of Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”).

Focus On Corporate Executives

For corporate executives, I offer guidance for diversification* of concentrated stock positions. For business owners, we can help them build company benefit plans and provide access to Bank of America for help in addressing cash flow, lending needs and other bank-related needs. For those nearing retirement, I consider inflation, health care costs and other factors to help them pursue desired lifestyles. I are available to talk with clients and explore potential opportunities with them.

*Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

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.

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.

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      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.

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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.

      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.