Engida Sewnet is an Assistant Vice President and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Washington, DC. Engida works closely with individuals and families to discern their financial goals and pursue those priorities with constancy and dedication.
Engida recognizes and appreciates the unique circumstances of each relationship. He builds a team of specialists around each client, working collaboratively with his colleagues to capitalize on possible efficiencies and support steady progress toward client objectives. Deeply committed to the well-being of his clients, Engida grounds his work in attentive listening, responsive action, and personalized service.
Engida joined Merrill in 2023. Most recently, he served as a Private Client Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase. He has an entrepreneurial mind-set and strong passion for financial markets and investing. In 2013, he founded a boutique registered investment advisory firm called Cassava Capital, where he served as a Portfolio Manager.
He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from Addis Ababa University and his M.B.A. from Georgia Southern University. He holds Series 7, 65 and 63 FINRA registrations.
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.
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.