Robin M. Reich, CRPC™
Managing Director
Senior Financial Advisor 
 

Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1985, Robin has been developing tailored tax-sensitive investment guidance for high net worth individuals and their family members from generation to generation. Beyond her extensive knowledge of the markets, she strives to help her clients achieve financial wellbeing while growing and preserving their wealth based on their unique parameters, specifically in the areas of investment and asset management, life insurance, long-term care, and residential and commercial lending. The client is Robin’s top priority, and the Reich group is committed to providing attentive and consistent care to them with simplicity and transparency.

Robin was named to Forbes’ "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" in 2023 for the 2nd consecutive year (*Published annually in February. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30 of prior year), Forbes’ "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2023 for the 6th consecutive year (*Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year), Forbes’ "America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" in 2021 for the 5th consecutive year (*Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year) and Barron’s "Top 100 Women Financial Advisors" in 2020 for the 7th consecutive year (*Published annually in June. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.) She has obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp.


Robin is a graduate of Boston University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. In her free time, she enjoys attending theatre, jazz performances and art exhibits and gardening. One cause Robin is passionate about is women’s literacy, leadership and empowerment. Robin and her husband, Michiel, live in Manhattan as do her two adult daughters.

Named to the 2023 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list¹

   Published annually Jan - April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.  Named to this list for the 6th consecutive year.
 

Named to the 2023 Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" list²  

   Published annually in February. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30 of prior year.. Named to this list for the 2nd consecutive year.


Named to the 2021 Forbes "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors" list³

   Published annually Feb – Apr. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.2  Named to this list for the 5th consecutive year.

 
Named to the 2020 Barron's "Top 100 Women Financial Advisors" list⁴

   Published annually in June. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year. Named to this list for the 7th consecutive year.

 

¹Source: The Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published annually Jan - April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.

Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices; also considered are: client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.
 

²Source: The Forbes “Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” list, published annually in February. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30 of prior year.

Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Forbes “Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client impact, industry experience, review of best practices and compliance records, firm nominations;

and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of Forbes and not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor. Rankings and recognition from Forbes 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. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.

³Source: The Forbes "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors" list, published annually Feb – Apr. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September of prior year. 

Data provided by SHOOKTM Research, LLC. Data as of September 30, 2020. The Forbes "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors" ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client impact, industry experience, review of best practices and compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client's experience. Rankings and recognition from Forbes 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. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receives compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. Forbes is a trademark of Forbes Media LLC. All rights reserved. 

⁴Source: The Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” list, published annually in June. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.

The Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” ranking considered advisors with a minimum of seven years financial services experience and who have been employed at their current firm for at least one year. Quantitative and qualitative measures used to determine the advisor rankings include: client assets, return on assets, client satisfaction/retention, compliance records, and community involvement, among others. Rankings are based on the opinions of Barron’s and not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor. 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.

Jayne D. Finst
Wealth Management Advisor

Jayne Finst has worked in the investment industry since 2007. She transitioned to the role of Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor in 2014, parlaying her experience as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group to build a prudent and thoughtful Wealth Management practice. Jayne previously worked in the Private Bank at Credit Suisse and the sports management company, IMG.

Jayne received her BA from Brown University, where she was captain of Brown's Division I gymnastics team. She broke virtually every Brown record and numerous Ivy and Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) records. She continues to be passionate about and involved in sports in general, the athletic community and also currently serves on the Brown University Sports Foundation Board of Directors. In April 2015, Jayne was inducted into the inaugural class of the ECAC Hall of Fame alongside sports luminaries such as Doug Flutie (Heisman Trophy winner), Rebecca Lobo (WNBA Hall of Famer) and the late Dave Gavitt (CEO of the Boston Celtics). This was the first induction class and spanned the 75 year history of the conference. Jayne was one of 25 individuals selected for outstanding achievements, service, dedication, commitment, and contributions to the ECAC. Jayne was also inducted into the Brown University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Tess Schuit, CRPC®
Financial Advisor

Tess began her career in the entertainment industry at ICM Partners where she served as a liaison between clients and agents before moving to Peacock where she worked in marketing. Tess has joined The Reich Group as a registered Financial Advisor. Tess graduated from The University of Miami where she majored in music business entertainment industries and minored in marketing.  Tess and her husband reside in Manhattan.