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Anita Srivastava, CFP, CRPS
Financial AdvisorMerrill Lynch
Wealth Management
Whatever your personal goals may be, I will work with you to develop a personalized financial approach designed to help you pursue what’s most important to you.
Profile
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist designee, Anita offers clients wealth management planning that encompasses virtually every aspect and stage of their financial lives. Anita's passion for all things financial began as a kid, where from an early age she was asking questions about finance from her teachers and at the dinner table. A lifelong student of the markets, today she shares her knowledge with numerous professional groups, women’s organizations, and not-for-profits, speaking frequently on such topics as Women and Wealth, Financial Planning, Leaving a Legacy, World Financial Markets and the Financial Challenges of Retirement and Divorce. Anita is on the board of Estate Planning Council of Bergen County Inc. an interdisciplinary organization that supports the team concept of estate and wealth planning.
Anita has a diverse skill and work experience that makes her uniquely qualified in her position. Anita has a Doctorate in Economics from Columbia University and has extensive experience in capital markets and application of economic theory to finance and investments. Anita has worked in the financial services industry for the past 6 years and at Merrill since 2017.
Prior to this Anita was an Advisor at Morgan Stanley where she assisted other Financial Advisors with Financial Planning and Wealth Management for their clients. She was also a faculty at Ramapo College of New Jersey where she taught Business and Economics courses. Prior to that she worked at The Center for Business Innovation (E&Y), a business strategy and innovation think tank based in Cambridge, Massachusetts where she worked with senior executives. Anita also worked as an Economic Consultant at the World Bank in Washington D.C. focusing on topics of International Finance and Economic Development.
Anita believes in finding a balance between work, family, and community, and is dedicated to helping the community with the same passion she has for business. Anita is the President of The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood, where she has been a member since 2006, and a member of North Jersey Association of Women Business owners. She is also a past Vice President and Trustee for Ridgewood Education Foundation helping her immediate education community pursue their Tradition for Excellence. In her spare time she enjoys spending quality time with her family in Bergen County, NJ, by the shore in Mantoloking, NJ and various international travels. She also enjoys tennis, squash, swimming, and cooking and has competed in various regional and sectional USTA tournaments.
Our team is involved with local communities, assisting charitable organizations such as Ridgewood Woman's Club, and the Rotary Club. For more information about how we can help you pursue your goals and dreams, contact us at your convenience.
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LANGUAGES
Hindi
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EDUCATION
Columbia University
St Xaviers College
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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.
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Past Events
Practice Transition Webinar
Webinar
October 20th, 2022|6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EST
You are cordially invited to attend this rewarding practice transition webinar. This webinar will provide you with a wealth of information regarding practice transition strategies and how to go about preparing your practice for a sale.
Don’t miss this opportunity to start planning your future and maximize the value of your practice.
Topics to be discussed
- Current and future market conditions
- How to maximize the value of your practice
- Identify pitfalls to avoid when transitioning
- Structuring the sale from a legal perspective
- Learn how the transaction is financed from a lender perspective1
- Post-sale retirement investing options
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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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.
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