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Recognition

Merrill is proud of our advisors who’ve received recognition from financial industry publications or directly from Bank of America Corporation. We believe they are setting the standard for exemplary client service.

Michael Chrys

Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State" 2017-2023
Published annually in February - March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of the prior year.

Barron's "Top 100 Institutional Consulting Teams" 2021-2023
Published annually in April. Rankings based on data as of December 31 of prior year.

Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" 2021-2023
Published annually Jan- April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.

Barron's "Top 30 Institutional Consultants" 2016
Published on April 16, 2016. Rankings based on data as of December 31, 2015.

Barron's "Top 30 Institutional Consultants" 2015
Published on April 18, 2015. Rankings based on data as of December 31, 2014.

Profile

Michael has been in the securities business since 1981. He currently holds the position of Managing Director and Global Institutional Consultant professional at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has earned this position because of his outstanding service to his clients as well as his extensive knowledge of the financial markets.

Michael has been recognized over the years by making it onto over a dozen “top advisor” lists. He was named to the Barron’s "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" list, March 2023 for the 7th consecutive year1 (*published annually in Feb-March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year) and “Top 100 Institutional Consulting Teams" list as a member of the Chrys Group from 2021-2023.2 (*published annually in April. Rankings based on data as of December 31) In 2015 and 2016 Michael was included in Barron's National ranking of "Top 30 Institutional Consultants”3 (*published annually in April. Ranking based on data as of December 31 of prior year) and named to Financial Times "Top 400 Financial Advisers" (FT 400) list in 2019.4 (*published on April 18, 2019. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2018) From 2021-2023 Michael was also named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors.”5  (*Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)

His main focus and proficiency has been consulting to institutional accounts, primarily Taft Hartley pension, welfare, and annuity funds. Utilizing his extensive training and ERISA experience, with the help of our Consulting Services Group, Mike is able to provide access to investment policy statement services, as well as successfully find the country’s top money managers and oversee these managers and accounts on a regular basis. Mr. Chrys also services the financial needs of several foundations, corporations and high net worth individuals.

Michael earned the designation of Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) in 2000, awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™, in conjunction with the prestigious Wharton Business School at University of Pennsylvania. Ongoing educational classes and industry conferences are attended annually by Mr. Chrys.

Michael holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University. FINRA registrations held include Series 7, 63, 66, 3, 9 and 10 as well as the NYS Life & Health Insurance License. Mr. Chrys also maintains an Instrument Multi-Engine Private Pilots’ License.



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1Published on March 10, 2023. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2022.* 
*For more information about the selection criteria, go to details-he.re/sZBAHJ. Barron’s is a trademark of Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. These rankings and ratings are not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor.

2Published on April 14, 2023. Rankings based on data as of December 31, 2022.* 
*For more information about the selection criteria, go to details-he.re/1SSKm2. Barron’s is a trademark of Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. These rankings and ratings are not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor.

3Source: The Barron’s “Top 50 Institutional Consultants” list, published annually in April. Ranking based on data as of December 31 of prior year.The Barron’s “Top 50 Institutional Consultants” ranking evaluated advisors on a range of criteria, including institutional investment assets overseen by the advisor and his/her team, the revenue generated by those assets, the number of clients served, and the number of team members and their regulatory records. Also considered were the advanced professional designations and accomplishment represented on the team. Barron’s does not receive compensation from advisors, participating firms and their affiliates, or the media in exchange for rankings. Rankings and recognition from Barron’s are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results, and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor. Barron’s is a trademark of Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved.

4Source: Financial Times “400 Top Financial Advisers” list, published on April 18, 2019. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2018.
The Financial Times “400 Top Financial Advisers” (FT 400) list is an independent listing produced by the Financial Times. The FT 400 is based on data gathered from firms and verified by broker-dealer home offices, regulatory disclosures, and the FT’s research. The listing reflects each adviser’s performance in six primary areas, including assets under management, asset growth, compliance record, experience, credentials and accessibility as identified by the FT. Neither the brokerages nor the advisers pay a fee to the Financial Times in exchange for inclusion in the FT 400. Rankings and recognition from Financial Times are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results, and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the adviser.

5Published on April 4, 2023. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2022.* 
*For more information about the selection criteria, go to details-he.re/KU7cpG. Forbes is a trademark of Forbes Media LLC. All rights reserved. These rankings and ratings are not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor.

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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

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, 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

My mission, first and foremost, is to understand you and what matters most to you. Armed with that information I can ask thoughtful questions -- listening carefully, then understanding in detail where your wealth stands today and where you’d like it to be tomorrow. I help you design and implement a personalized plan intended to help you and your family pursue financial goals while helping manage investment risk. My approach is to focus on potential solutions that can help turn goals into reality.

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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      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.