Brett Albinson
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Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
NMLS #166465
100 Campus Drive
Florham Park, NJ 07932
973.245.4529
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What I found out early on in my career is that people will do business with someone that they trust. You must earn people's trust-you're not just entitled to people viewing you as a reliable, knowledgeable advisor and source of information.
Welcome

I am part of a 5-person, multigenerational wealth management team (The LL Group) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

As a financial advisor I work closely with individuals and families to help them make sound financial decisions based on their unique circumstances and goals. My clients can be anyone from a young professional looking for advice on saving for retirement and creating a budgeting/saving strategy, to a highly compensated executive looking to review a stock option strategy. I look to work with people seeking advice and guidance as they navigate their financial lives.

What I found out early on in my career is that people will do business with someone that they trust. You must earn people's trust-you're not just entitled to people viewing you as a reliable, knowledgeable advisor and source of information. I have grown to enjoy the process of earning people's trust. What this means for me is that I must be consistent, reliable, and most important a great listener. I strive to continually study, fine tune, and expand my knowledge base and when I meet a potential client, I am confident that I am prepared and can be a resource to them.

In my free time I enjoy golfing, cheering on my favorite sports team and walking my rescue dog Tilly along the Hudson River waterfront.

Recognition
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
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About Me
Welcome

I am part of a 5-person, multigenerational wealth management team (The LL Group) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
As a financial advisor I work closely with individuals and families to help them make sound financial decisions based on their unique circumstances and goals. My clients can be anyone from a young professional looking for advice on saving for retirement and creating a budgeting/saving strategy, to a highly compensated executive looking to review a stock option strategy. I look to work with people seeking advice and guidance as they navigate their financial lives.
What I found out early on in my career is that people will do business with someone that they trust. You must earn people's trust-you're not just entitled to people viewing you as a reliable, knowledgeable advisor and source of information. I have grown to enjoy the process of earning people's trust. What this means for me is that I must be consistent, reliable, and most important a great listener. I strive to continually study, fine tune, and expand my knowledge base and when I meet a potential client, I am confident that I am prepared and can be a resource to them.
In my free time I enjoy golfing, cheering on my favorite sports team and walking my rescue dog Tilly along the Hudson River waterfront.

About Me
Welcome

I am part of a 5-person, multigenerational wealth management team (The LL Group) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
As a financial advisor I work closely with individuals and families to help them make sound financial decisions based on their unique circumstances and goals. My clients can be anyone from a young professional looking for advice on saving for retirement and creating a budgeting/saving strategy, to a highly compensated executive looking to review a stock option strategy. I look to work with people seeking advice and guidance as they navigate their financial lives.
What I found out early on in my career is that people will do business with someone that they trust. You must earn people's trust-you're not just entitled to people viewing you as a reliable, knowledgeable advisor and source of information. I have grown to enjoy the process of earning people's trust. What this means for me is that I must be consistent, reliable, and most important a great listener. I strive to continually study, fine tune, and expand my knowledge base and when I meet a potential client, I am confident that I am prepared and can be a resource to them.
In my free time I enjoy golfing, cheering on my favorite sports team and walking my rescue dog Tilly along the Hudson River waterfront.

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.

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.

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.

Capabilities

Merrill's process is designed to help deliver a customized, comprehensive experience to assist you not only in wealth accumulation and preservation, but in areas that go beyond investments. Providing you with access to the investment insights of Merrill, trust and fiduciary services from Bank of America Private Bank, and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America offers a way to help you manage all of the pieces of your financial life. Working one-on-one with a Merrill advisor means you have a single point of contact to help you with potential strategies for transferring wealth to the younger generation.

Focus On Individuals

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.

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.
Diana De Jesus
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Tricia Kropp
Wealth Strategist
Merrill
Harry Elbaum
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
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About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

About Merrill
Fresh perspectives

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

Personalized planning

Helping you create a personalized plan

At Merrill, we go beyond the traditional role of an advisor.

  • Your goals, concerns and attitude about investing are the foundation of your plan.
  • We actively listen and provide personalized advice — ensuring we understand what matters most to you and your family.
  • We're committed to creating a personalized plan that evolves with you to help you live well today while preparing for the future.
Team and resources

Giving you access to our teams and solutions

Your advisor is one part of an experienced team dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Acting as your single point of contact, your advisor provides personalized strategies and connects you with:

  • Bank of America specialists, such as mortgage or trust professionals
  • Timely insights from BofA Global Research1 to help you stay informed and navigate ever-changing markets
  • A full suite of Merrill investing and Bank of America banking solutions

1BofA Global Research is research produced by BofA Securities, Inc. ("BofAS") and/or one or more of its affiliates. BofAS is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC, and wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BofA Corp.").

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Brett J. Albinson is registered to do business in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV.