Buoy-Catanese Group
Merrill Private Wealth Management
555 California St
Floor 09
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 955.3835
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Mission Statement
We provide wealth management solutions and personalized attention to a limited number of wealthy individuals and families. We combine our experience and understanding of complex financial needs with the broad capabilities of a global institution to help address your goals.
Welcome

Managing your wealth begins with a deep understanding of your full financial picture. Based on what matters most to you, I can help create a strategy as flexible as today's changing market conditions, and I can provide access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. I will work to help you pursue your goals through personalized wealth management strategies.

Recognition
Thomas Catanese
Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2024
(Published on April 3, 2024. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2023.)
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Our Approach
A Commitment to Service

Merrill Private Wealth Management is committed to providing a select group of clients with highly personalized one-on-one service. When you work with us, our knowledgeable, rigorously trained private wealth advisors will gain a deep understanding of your goals, help you develop a multigenerational wealth strategy, and help you update your strategy as needed. We are committed to providing you access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America, and Merrill will continue to invest in client tools and new technology to enhance your overall experience as you and your private wealth advisor pursue what's most important to you.

Meet Our Team
Thomas Catanese
Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
415.955.3835
Scott Buoy
Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
415.955.3828
Emily Paras
Officer, Private Wealth Client Associate
415.955.3919
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Private Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Bren A Johnson
Division Structured Credit Executive
Bank of America, N.A.
David Freeman
Wealth Strategist
Bank of America, N.A.
Danielle N Jenne
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #855791
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About Private Wealth

Looking at your wealth from every angle
Navigating complex wealth requires more than making investing decisions. It takes a trusted confidante who can help you step back and see the big picture. Your Merrill Private Wealth advisor is that steadfast guide — advocating for you, your family, and the people and causes you care about. Working together, we can help with strategies designed to grow, sustain and transfer your wealth to amplify the impact at every step of life's journey with insight, simplicity, perspective and solutions. Find out what it's like to work with us.

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